Lao-Shan Lung
Cloud Realm Ruins (Ascendance)
Quick Answers
What is Lao-Shan Lung weak to?
Dragon is extremely effective (◎), Fire and Thunder are effective (◯). Its weak points are the head and belly.
How does the Lao-Shan Lung fight work?
It is a siege fight — use ballistae, cannons, and Dragonator to repel it. Focus the head and belly when it pauses to climb.
When does Lao-Shan Lung appear in Ascendance?
Lao-Shan Lung is confirmed for Ascendance (2027) — its first mainline appearance since Freedom Unite.
About Lao-Shan Lung
The colossus of the series returns for the first time since Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Lao-Shan Lung is a siege-scale elder dragon that marches toward the Cloud Realm capital — you must stop it before it destroys the fortress.
Lao-Shan Lung Elemental Weakness Chart
◎ Very Effective · ◯ Effective · △ Moderate · × Resistant · — Immune. Rating reflects elemental damage effectiveness. Status effects listed separately below.
Weak Points & Breakable Parts
Weak Points
Breakable
Severable
Effective Status Effects
Recommended Loadout vs Lao-Shan Lung
Bring weapons matching the ◎/◯ elements above. For monsters with multiple high-rated elements, choose the one your weapon tree supports best. As an elder dragon, Lao-Shan Lung cannot be captured — prepare for a full-length hunt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lao-Shan Lung an elder dragon?
Yes, Lao-Shan Lung is a colossal elder dragon first introduced in Monster Hunter.
Can Lao-Shan Lung be captured?
No — as a siege elder dragon it cannot be captured; the fight ends when it is repelled or slain.
What rewards does Lao-Shan Lung give?
Its materials craft iconic armor and the Dragon element weapons line, plus siege-specific reward tickets.