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Chameleos
Eyewitness sightings of this elder dragon are extremely rare due to its ability to literally vanish; however, details of this are unclear. It is thought that shocking it may make it reappear, but this is unproven.
Hitzones
Damage the part takes, in percent. The higher the number, the weaker the spot.
| Part | Cut | Impact | Shot | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 50 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 35 |
| Neck, belly | 35 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Back | 25 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 25 |
| Forelegs | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Hind legs | 25 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
| Wings | 20 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Tail | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
Health
Capture and limp are the share of health left.
| Quests | Base health | Capture at | Limps at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village, low rank | 8,000 | 15% | |
| Gathering Hall, low rank | 9,600 | 15% | |
| Village, high rank | 12,000 | 9% | |
| Gathering Hall, high rank | 12,000 | 9% |
Status tolerance
Build-up needed before the status takes hold. Each time it does, the next one needs more, up to the cap. Build-up drains over time.
| Status | Effect | First at | Then + | Cap | Drains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | 240 damage | 200 | 75 | 500 | 10 per 5 s |
| Paralysis | 10 s | 110 | 120 | 590 | 5 per 10 s |
| Sleep | 30 s | 150 | 75 | 450 | 5 per 10 s |
| Stun | 10 s | 150 | 50 | 350 | 5 per 10 s |
Part durability
Damage a part takes before it flinches or breaks.
| Part | Damage |
|---|---|
| Head | 150 |
| Belly | 200 |
| Wings | 90 |
| Back | 200 |
| Forelegs | 180 |
| Hind legs | 180 |
| Tail | 200 |
From the Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G official guidebook (Enterbrain, 2008), p. 226. Freedom 2 has no G rank, so those rows are left out.