Shagaru Magala

Learn about Shagaru Magala, the adult form of Gore Magala, in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Discover its physiology, abilities, behavior, and habitat to prepare for this Elder Dragon.

Alright, let's talk about the Shagaru Magala. This is the big one, the adult form of the Gore Magala you've likely already tangled with. Think of it as Gore Magala all grown up and way more powerful. It's an Elder Dragon, so you know it's going to be a serious challenge. ### Physiology Visually, it's pretty similar to the Gore Magala, but with a major glow-up. After shedding its skin, it's covered in these shimmering golden scales. Its horns, claws, and spikes also change from red/purple to a dark brown. The eyes that were hidden before? They're wide open now. And those ragged wings? They transform into these big, golden, scaly sheets that look like a star when fully spread. Pretty intimidating, right? ### Abilities This thing is seriously enhanced. It's stronger, faster, and way more aggressive than its younger self. It uses those wing-arms to smash and pin you down, and it loves to fly up and dive-bomb. Its control over the Frenzy Virus is also way more advanced. It doesn't need scales to see anymore and can unleash devastating breath attacks, Frenzy beams from its mouth and claws, and even scatter pools of scales that explode after a bit. Watch out for pillars of energy erupting from the ground too! The passive spread of its scales is incredibly dangerous, capable of wiping out entire ecosystems. In *Monster Hunter Frontier*, it's classified as an [Exotic Species](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Exotic_Species "Exotic Species") and can enter a 'True Frenzy' state. In this state, its scales turn a mix of purple shades, claws become purple and crystalline, wing membranes turn bright purple with white edges, and Frenzy Crystals appear on its neck and horns. A light purple and white aura surrounds it, with white sheddings flaking off. Unlike Gore Magala, it can't be knocked out of this state; it stays that way for the whole fight. ### Behavior Despite its divine appearance, it's actually quite calm and calculating at first. It'll size you up, recognizing you if you've met before. But don't let that fool you. Once it attacks, its feral and brutal nature comes out in full force. It'll chase you relentlessly, unleashing everything it has until you're down. It's basically in a constant rage state, even more so than a raging Gore Magala. It fiercely defends its territory, easily taking down other powerful monsters like [Seregios](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Seregios "Seregios") and [Barioth](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Barioth "Barioth"). It still spreads the [Frenzy Virus](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Frenzy_Virus "Frenzy Virus") to infect other monsters, claiming territory and ensuring the next generation of Gore Magala. The infection radius is huge, with the virus leaking from its den and corrupting monsters in the [Heaven's Mount](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Heaven%27s_Mount "Heaven's Mount"). Even tough monsters like [Zinogre](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Zinogre "Zinogre") and pack hunters like [Iodrome](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Iodrome "Iodrome") and [Ioprey](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Ioprey "Ioprey") can fall victim. The intense dark virus aura around it is said to disappear only after the monster is defeated. Other than its encounter in its den in the Heaven's Mount, not much else is known about this dangerous Elder Dragon. ### Habitat While young Gore Magalas roam widely, they return to the high reaches of the [Heaven's Mount](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Heaven%27s_Mount "Heaven's Mount") to shed their skins and become Shagaru Magala, likely to avoid threats during this vulnerable process. There's an ancient stone door at the Heaven's Mount campsite, leading to the Shagaru Magala's nest, also known as the Confined Arena or [Sanctuary](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Sanctuary "Sanctuary"). It's thought that people sealed this door long ago to contain the beast. However, the Confined Arena has no walls, allowing the Shagaru Magala to come and go freely, making the sealed door pretty much useless. Besides its secluded den, Shagaru Magala has also been spotted in the [Everwood](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Everwood "Everwood").