Gorgostroika

The Gorgostroika is a female Brute Wyvern introduced in "Monster Hunter Destiny: Caliosteo Clash". She is unique in that she is always Frenzied, which is a trait she shares with Zinodious.

English: Gorgostroika

Japanese: ??

Latin: Gorgosaurus demens

In-Game Information
A dark brute wyvern that has never been spotted without the influence of the Frenzy. Its heavy footfalls cause the earth to tremble, and its rotten breath is sufficient to paralyze its prey. Beware, it is faster and more armored than most monsters.

Basic Information
Monster Class: Brute Wyverns

Weakness: Fire

Element: none

Status Ailments: Paralysis, Frenzied

Habitats: Boney Boneyard, Haunted Grove

Behavior:
 * Feeds from a monster carcass when low on stamina
 * Huffs Frenzy gas when enraged
 * Drops an item when she eats
 * Causes a small, localized quake whenever she attacks

Physiology and Behavior
The Gorgostroika is a dinosaur-like creature that has only been seen in dark forests and plains. Her soft skin is protected by an odd, gap-filled shell that serves as surprisingly formidable armor. While she seems slow, she is actually surprisingly fast and can close in on her prey rapidly. Her mouth is festering with bacteria and other microorganisms, and she breathes the harmful pests onto her foes in order to paralyze them.

All sightings of Gorgostroika show them exhibiting the symptoms of the Frenzy. Whether they are very susceptible to the virus or actually produce it on their own is still a mystery.

Frenzied/Apex Behavior
Gorgostroika is always infected by the Frenzy.

The existence of Apex Gorgostroika has not been confirmed.

Introductory Cutscene
Location: Boney Boneyard Area 1

Synopsis:

G-Rank
Note: Gorgostroika can only be fought in the Haunted Grove if the corresponding expansion pack has been installed.

The Walking Dead:
 * Goal: Hunt a Gorgostroika
 * Location: Boney Boneyard (Night)
 * Environment: Stable
 * Client: Hell Hunter
 * Description: We're the Unbeatable Hell Hunters - not even the undead are safe from US! We hear that a walking monster corpse has been sighted in the boneyard! Sounds interesting, but we have better things to do. Take care of it for us.

Back to the Afterlife:
 * Goal: Hunt 2 Gorgostroikas
 * Location: Boney Boneyard (Night) / Haunted Grove (Night)
 * Location: Stable / Stable
 * Client: Necromancer
 * Description: Egad! I was practicing a spell, and I slipped and fell in the middle of it! My mistake has caused two dead wyverns to return to this realm and start tearing it apart! Send them back, hunter!

A-Rank
Death Breath:
 * Goal: Capture a Gorgostroika
 * Location: Boney Boneyard (Night) / Haunted Grove (Night)
 * Environment: UNSTABLE (Zinodious or Tefflaceras) / UNSTABLE (Gigginox or Hallowed Ceanataur)
 * Client: Biologist
 * Description: Fascinating - the Gorgostroika's saliva contains never-before-seen species of bacteria! What? You say it contains samples of the Frenzy as well? Glorious! Go fetch one so that I may study it!

The Hammer and the Anvil:
 * Goal: Hunt a Gorgostroika and Zinodious
 * Location: Boney Boneyard (Night)
 * Environment: Stable
 * Client: Concerned Troverian
 * Description: The Zinodious strikes with power and finesse, and the Gorgostroika takes earth-shaking blows like nothing. When I saw those two battling in the graveyard, I thought of the tools of my trade. But will those tools be used to bring down my village?

G-Rank
Body x3: Gorgo Cortex, Gorgo Piel, Gorgo Muscle, Gorgo Scalp, Omniplegia Sac, Gorgo Longfang

Capture Rewards: Gorgo Muscle, Omniplegia Sac, Gorgo Cortex, Gorgo Piel x2, Gorgo Muscle x2, Gorgo Scalp

Break Head x2: Gorgo Tendril, Gorgo Longfang x3, Gorgo Scalp, Omniplegia Sac

Break Back: Gorgo Cortex x2, Gorgo Muscle

Item Drop: Lrg Wyvern Tear, Wyvern Tear, Gorgo Longfang

A-Rank
Body x3: Gorgo Spondylus, Gorgo Dermis, Gorgo Tissue, Gorgo Chine, Motion-Locked Sac, Gorgo Deathfang

Capture Rewards: Gorgo Tissue, Motion-Locked Sac, Gorgo Spondylus, Gorgo Dermis x2, Gorgo Tissue x2, Gorgo Chine

Break Head x2: Gorgon's Crest, Gorgo Deathfang x3, Gorgo Tendril, Gorgo Chine, Motion-Locked Sac, Gorgo Longfang x5

Break Back: Gorgo Spondylus x2, Gorgo Tissue, Gorgo Muscle x3

Item Drop: Mega Wyvern Tear, Lrg Wyvern Tear, Gorgo Deathfang

Item Descriptions
G:
 * Gorgo Cortex: A shell that, when whole, leaves cavernous gaps of skin and flesh exposed to the elements.
 * Gorgo Piel: This skin is so thin that the slightest exertion tears it. Intact in places under the shell.
 * Gorgo Muscle: Gorgostroika's muscles burst through its skin in some places, making it a living anatomy lesson.
 * Gorgo Scalp: Hard shell that forms atop the Gorgostroika's head, protecting it from dangerous collisions.
 * Gorgo Longfang: A hideously long tooth that is infested with bacteria. Not even the most powerful sanitizer can clean it.
 * Gorgo Tendril: This serpentine horn grows from the back of a brute wyvern's head, bringing to mind a deadly gorgon.

A:

Note: Motion-Locked Sacs can be carved from other monsters that use Paralysis
 * Gorgo Spondylus:
 * Gorgo Dermis:
 * Gorgo Tissue:
 * Gorgo Chine:
 * Gorgo Deathfang:
 * Gorgon's Crest:
 * Motion-Locked Sac:

Normal
Abio Rush: Gorgostroika can rapidly run toward an opponent to close distance, much like Abiorugu.

Deadly Fangs: Takes two slow steps backwards and raises her head, then suddenly runs forward and swings her head down, slamming her teeth into the target. (Frenzied)

Shoulder Tackle: Noticeably draws back a bit, then charges sideways a fair distance.

Terror Blast: Stands up tall and pulls her head back while Frenzy gas huffs from her mouth. Then, after a pause, she will face forward and open her jaws, releasing a dark projectile that explodes with Frenzy when it hits. (Frenzied)

Tail Bash: Raises her tail, then turns and whips it to the side, roaring at the end.

Cranial Upper: Similarly to Barroth, she will point her head to the ground noticeably, then charge at the target full speed ahead. The attack ends with an uppercut with the head that sends the target flying.

Lethal Stun: Takes a few steps either backwards or forwards while raising her head way up, then bends down and breathes out a stream of yellow gas from left to right. (Paralysis)

Heavy Stomp: Raises her right foot way up, holds it for a second, then brings her foot down hard, causing a huge quake that makes the ground crack.

Fangs-Tail Combo: Executes a Deadly Fangs attack before going into a Tail Bash.

Corpse Breath: Gorgostroika will move her head and upper body in a slow circle and gradually inhale while yellow gas huffs from her mouth. She then lowers her head to the ground while exhaling a huge, wave of yellow gas that spreads out before her and deals huge damage. (Paralysis)

Roar: Paws at the ground once with each of her feet, then raises her head and roars loudly. Can be blocked with Earplugs.

A-Rank Only
Fearsome Roar: Takes a step forward, stands tall, and moves her head in an arc while releasing a damaging roar. Yellow gas spills from her mouth and floats down to the ground as she roars, which hangs around for a little while. (Paralysis)

G-Rank
Elemental Resistances: Skills: Defense Up (M), Antivirus, Quake Resistance, Critical Draw, Fire Res -10
 * Fire -30
 * Water +20
 * Thunder -5
 * Ice +10
 * Earth (0)
 * Sky (0)
 * Dragon -10

A-Rank
Elemental Resistances: Skills: Defense Up (XL), Antivirus, Quake Resistance, Critical Draw, Fire Res -20
 * Fire -30
 * Water +30
 * Thunder +5
 * Ice +20
 * Earth +10
 * Sky +10
 * Dragon (0)

Weapons
coming soon