Shantien Medley - Monster Hunter Frontier

[@JanusHoW]

You gotta love how you can't actually truly slay this thing yourself. You can only damage it enough to the point where it gets so pissed off that it tries to unleash a supremely powerful attack to obliterate you...only to perish when its own body can no longer handle its massive power, and it kills itself.

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Monster Hunter Frontier G's story is that Mezeporta has begun to explore the skies by using airships, they want to discover never before seen regions as well as new species. While on their expedition, all of their airships are taken down by an unknown Elder Dragon." "This Elder Dragon lives high in the heavens and is described to be extremely hostile towards all that enter its domain, destroying any airships that it encounters on sight. To search for the Elder Dragon and new lands, Mezeporta builds the Large Exploration Ship." "Eventually, they discover that the Elder Dragon is the legendary Shantien, a monster thought to be a mere myth, and a new region to explore that they're calling the Polar Sea." "Since Shantien is attacking airships and new locales are being discovered, the Guild decides to allow Mezeporta's hunters to partake in G-rank quests to aid them in their research." "Although Shantien appears in Monster Hunter Frontier G1, it only appeared as a repel quest that couldn't be repeated again, unless you joined another hunter's urgent. The true Shantien hunt wasn't released until G2, and its true power was finally revealed in that update." "Nicknamed the Heavenly Flying Dragon, Shantien is an Elder Dragon that was long thought to be a myth because of it spending most its time high in the sky, beyond the reach of other monsters. In legend, it is said to combine its great beauty with terrible powers." "Shantien does have wings, but it doesn't use them for flight. Shantien produces compressed air in its body and releases it out of its hairs in the form of blue particles, allowing it to levitate and fly at extortionary speeds at high altitudes." "The organs inside of its body that process this compressed air are the reason why Shantien glistens and parts of its body will glow as it increases the production of its blue particles. Its wings will also enlarge when it takes to the sky." "Shantien is a highly aggressive Elder Dragon that'll attack anything that enters its territory in the high skies, including the Large Exploration Ship. It'll start out relatively calm when it first encounters something, but its aggression will increase as time passes." "As Shantien's anger and rage increase, it'll slowly begin to reveal its true power. At first, Shantien spends its time biting and swiping at hunters on the deck of the Large Exploration, but soon that changes as it sustains injuries in combat." "When enraged, it'll take to the sky and change the weather around it, creating a massive thunderstorm. Just like Amatsu, the intensity of the storm will increase as it gets angrier. It is said that it uses its wings or the blue particles to change the weather around it." "Inside of its body is two different elemental sacs, a water and an electrical sac. With these two sacs, Shantien can use both water and thunder element attacks against enemies, plus the thunderstorm around it enhances its abilities greatly." "If Shantien becomes greatly enraged, it'll destroy the Large Exploration Ship's engines, causing the vessel to fall into a volcano. One would think that Shantien wouldn't follow the hunters at this point, but its shell is fireproof because of a hidden ability it has." "Although Shantien is already extremely powerful, it has a third elemental sac that no one expected it to have. Originally, the Tenshou (Japanese 天翔) Element was teased as a combination of Thunder and Water, but it turned out to be a combination of three elements." "The Tenshou Element is a combination of Fire (30%), Water (100%), and Thunder (70%). Shantien has a weak flame sac, but its power over fire is enhanced while it is in a volcanic area, and Shantien's home is near an active volcano." "Shantien's appearance will change from the environment's heat, and it'll use its wind aura, which is controlled by its horns, to surround itself in the area's embers. Since it has a weak flame sac, it'll mostly use its surroundings to its advantage and combine its attacks." "Shantien's power is comparable to the strongest Elder Dragons in the series, making it one of the strongest monsters in the entire series, despite not being a Black Dragon. Ultimately, Shantien's own power is what kills it at the end..." "If Shantien has sustained many injuries in its battle and tries to use one more powerful attack, it'll ultimately kill itself with its own power at the end. Electricity will implode in its body, killing it instantly." "Before Monster Hunter Frontier G2, Shantien was planned to be the final monster to be released in Monster Hunter Frontier G1. It was meant to be the grand finale and final boss for players for that update. After its story concluded in G1, its shadowy rival would takeover for G2." *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

I truly adore all this amazing LORE.

[@meremsolomon4744]

My pleasure@@AxisChurchDevotee

[@furanduron4926]

My god I wont read all that

[@meremsolomon4744]

@@furanduron4926 You just have a short attention span then.

[@meremsolomon4744]

@@enexie_nxe My pleasure.

[@somedude2468]

Things like this makes me wish I could’ve played the frontier series

[@flzerocs]

Too bad it got discontinued, but that could mean another but this time international, or instead keep updating wolrd.

[@fatpigeon7422]

Hopefully, it gets rebooted. I love the chaotic anime attack insane monster design feel to the game.

[@sarcirinsdaefarin3950]

@@fatpigeon7422 its coming, maybe in 126 years, but its coming!

[@jacobleyh993]

Actually you still can. As long as you got private servers, like a PC or something, playing it again could still be probable.

[@somedude2468]

@@jacobleyh993 I didn’t know that 2 years ago. It didn’t even exist 2 years ago.

[@shatterIguess838]

Between this guy, Inagami, Nakarkos, both Yamas, Dire Mirals, Kirin, and Keoboru, it just goes to show how diverse the class of Elder Dragon can be

[@Onyx-j4q]

Dire miralis is a black dragon. (Its technicely an elder dragon too).

[@crowisanalio]

@@Onyx-j4q still a elder dragon, black dragons do not exist in the lore, it's a title ONLY for Fatalis if i remember correctly

[@Zer-dd5tq]

@@crowisanalio also for Alatreon

[@陳嘉宇-y4q]

@@crowisanalio In the main line series, there are 5 black dragons Fatalis White Fatalis Crimson Fatalis Alatreon Dire miralis There are two other black dragon, one is disufiora from frontier, one is from explore But technically you are correct, since Fatalis is " The black dragon "

[@w0nderlord02]

@@陳嘉宇-y4q and Merohistophlin from MHOnline

[@FelixFatalis]

I read the comments while listening to this. People were praising this as the BEST MH soundtrack ever. Phase 4 had me almost tear up. I sat here a few hours ago fixing driver update problems that made me have no sound. Right now in the evening I'm sitting here and just enjoy this gift from god. So after all... yes. This IS the best soundtrack in all of Monster Hunter. And shiver me timbers, I'm so glad I clicked on this video.

[@thegrandpotato217]

This one. I miss this one a lot. I've almost cried hearing the phase 4 theme before, it's just such a beautiful song for such an amazing final phase to a fight. Shantien is something I will remember when I think of my best moments in MH.

[@kp_134]

These are the best themes, I have ever heard in a video game. Like I have no emotional connection to that theme, such as nostalgia, and I didn’t even fight Shantien yet, but it still manages to nearly makes me cry.

[@MIZZKIE]

When I first heard Shantien's themes, I've never even played Monster Hunter, yet this part 8:24 almost made me cry. I just love how the melody conveys power, beauty, godliness, and even a hint of sadness all at once. Absolutely amazing piece of music. Odibatras and Shantien's music is what convinced me to play Monster Hunter.

[@silvcyllanjomena2478]

well the last timestamp(MHFZ) NEARLY made me cry, thought this is one of my favorite soundtrack in first place, epic, yet sad and glorious. i love it@@MIZZKIE

[@drag0n_f1re]

Ahh... So that's what perfection sounds like...

[@DQBlizzard_]

Arguably the best Theme in Monster Hunter

[@MIZZKIE]

Without bias, I think Shantien phase 4 is the best Monster Hunter music (besides the main theme of course). (my personal favourite is Odibatras)

[@somedude2468]

Arguably? More like objectively the best theme in monster hunter

[@thetyrantofthemassacrebloo9030]

Wich one tho?

[@tzlawnszarcone3322]

white fatalis says no

[@draw2death421]

Crimson fatalis says Nope

[@josephpiscitelli8053]

And so with the closure of frontier this legendary beast finally fades into true myth as one of the mightiest gods of our lands we will remember you song shantien so long

[@Shad0w_vt]

when i clicked on this vid, i had never heard this theme before. the wind chimes kicked in and i thought, "this thing is old. it is mystical and graceful but with the drums, there was an underlying tone of both power and ferocity." by the 3rd phase, the sense of wonder changes to dread and impending doom when the horns started droning. sure enough, by the final phase i could feel the terrror that this thing could instill upon humanity and the world as a whole. i love this theme so much!

[@Erkille7]

You described it so well, I thought the same

[@Nextad_]

In Phase 1, Shantien is gauging you. Seeing your strength. Phase 2, Shantien is toying with you, as it sees you as lacking strength. Phase 3, Shantien acknowledges your strength and wants to give you a fair fight. Phase 4, Shantien sees you as an equal and is ready to fight to the death, so he unleashes his full might.

[@KikoKay-Kay]

Im not even a MH player, but ive been enjoying your mixes a lot. Supreme job on all of them mate

[@aprilwraley5805]

ok at first i was like "this is ok" but then saw all the comments and figured i'd finish it. and i did. and i love it. this sounds like your fighting the final boss.

[@silvcyllanjomena2478]

exactly what i thought. THIS is supposed to be MHFZ final boss

[@AyBee9725]

This theme really evokes the naval battle vibes. Or in this case, airship battle. Like, I’d see this fitting in a scenario where you’re fighting against a kraken in a stormy dark night amidst the choppy treacherous waters of the sea Edit: second half turned into a wuxia show soundtrack lol

[@pablohater9934]

I dont care if Shantien is not the strongest monster. His themes are the best in all of monster hunter. Case closed

[@陳嘉宇-y4q]

He's the one who dared challenge god Disufiora himself, he's strong enough

[@aamr7434]

Noticed the thumbnail change, lol. This is my favorite of your medleys, I listen to it while I study! Thanks for putting it together :)

[@Dravonista1]

huh? are you sure this is the right video? there's another shantien medley by adavent : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGOliIJnhb9onJY

[@aamr7434]

oh, so it is! thanks anyway, this one is great

[@LAMBO3601]

Has to be back in sunbreak. It literally has the best Soundtrack in all of Monster Hunter. And we need a real Flying Dragon King of the Skies.

[@Kaizeure]

the theme of the malzeno as good to

[@Shad0w_vt]

I keep coming back to this theme. It evolves so nicely. It has become my favorite theme in all of monsterhunter.

[@redofculture9502]

Its coming back Just a little longer guys

[@lotto5498]

I want my sparky boy baaaaaack ;-;

[@jolly_oh_golly8443]

Phase 3 played when we got to the end of a white noise 2 match and holy shit did I feel like a badass when we won

[@Sanity135]

I normally really dislike the design philosophy of frontier, but this guy is definitely the exception

[@connorryan2715]

Something in his face is a liiiitle bit derpy but he doesn’t suffer from as much of an over-designing issue that many of Frontiers monsters have. He’s on the list of Frontier monsters I’d love to see come westward

[@Enneamorph]

@@connorryan2715 Shantien and Rukidiora coming to mainline would make me so happy

[@cozysundew33]

⁠@@Enneamorphik im necrocommenting but if Rukodiora ever comes it gives them the excuse to also give us a rebalanced Magnet Spike in the main series so it's more than welcome to join the roster in my opinion.

[@kitwing2904]

The god of the sky

[@omerozel4716]

This is perfection

[@Xenojiiva]

Let’s hope Ragegaming’s outlandish prediction was right about Shantien coming to Sunbreak

[@princegogeta6939]

Amatsu already has confirmed in sunbreak

[@Xenojiiva]

@@princegogeta6939 the comment was made 6 months ago, before Amatsu was confirmed

[@princegogeta6939]

They are talk about the story about yomogi hometown called Tsukito City got destroyed by the great calamity so they are talking about amatsumagatsuchi

[@Xenojiiva]

@@princegogeta6939 i understand that

[@alcibaquantum3771]

Amatsu is in Sunbreak by tomorrow

[@magmasaurgamer5972]

5:35 12:04 8:49These 3 parts are my favorite parts.

[@ehoraida5900]

Shantien's theme progresses as he realizes he was not familiar with our game

[@canal25bits2]

Im hope shantien come back in wilds or in dlc

[@lethanief]

aaah good old times when the music of this game was epic!!!

[@gabrielemarini7]

I hope he return in MH Wilds

[@redofculture9502]

It goes from this 0:00 to this 8:25 9:18

[@blazouille2453]

Does these tracks have real name? I wonder how they could be called (same with unknown, durem and raviente)

[@ekosubandie2094]

Phase 1: The Azure Dragon's Advent Phase 2: The Azure Dragon Soars to the Heaven Phase 3: Storm Preceeding the Verge of Death Phase 4: Imperial Wrath of the Azure Dragon

[@blazouille2453]

@@ekosubandie2094 Thanks o/

[@tritojean7549]

this monster gives me red alert 3 allies vibes

[@MexicanoLive]

What is the Preveiw Site BGM from? I tried to find videos of just that part and I can't.

[@frostbitecryo]

It’s from the trailers of MHFG

[@MexicanoLive]

@@frostbitecryo I see, so not in game?

[@sonicplague3643]

Is it just me or does the song get a little jumpy at times

[@Zaren23]

Where can I hear the preview site bgm?

[@northernowlmusic9825]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp3Mqo2ipqisn6M

[@redofculture9502]

This really sounds like the halo theme at the beginning

[@Elyrium42]

Nah

[@lunarkomet]

Boredom made generic music

[@epicwuexcaliburumbra1736]

What kind of food you’ve been eating? 🤔

[@DJace3000]

@@epicwuexcaliburumbra1736 I think he been eatin' that Pink Sauce