Lao-Shan Lung

Lao-Shan Lung, commonly referred to as "Lao", are gigantic dragons, popularly believed to be the size of mountains. These slow moving, red creatures stay in hibernation until it is necessary to leave. In Monster Hunter, Laos could only be fought online. The extremely hard scales on its back develops from the Lao walking directly through mountains.

During the quest to kill or repel the Lao-Shan Lung, it is important to know that the dragon never directly attacks you other than in area 2 or 4 when you are on the rock ledge, when the Lao will stand up on its rear legs, walk a few steps then bite you, and in area 5 if you are standing on the Fortress when the Lao stands to attack it, as he may decide to bite you. However, it is easy to die by being stepped on or accidentally hit by his tail. Lao Shan also possesses a roaring attack, which can slow hunters down. His horn can be broken during battle, and it is possible to jump on his back for up to 3 carves and to plant Anti-Dragon Bombs on Monster Hunter Freedom 2. According to the Monster Hunter Freedom 2 info magazine, Lao Shan grows as his body receives floating particles in the atmosphere. (the red tint comes from the iron deposits near their environment.) This process takes an untold amount of time, suggesting that Lao Shans can live for many eons.

The name Lao Shan Lung is derived from the Chinese abbreviation of "Old(Lao) Mountain(Shan) Dragon(Lung)" or "老山龙"

The Guild had to find hunters one day because of the approaching dragon heading for their town. It was later found out that the Lao-Shan Lung was running away from a Fatalis.

Laos can only be killed or repelled in Area 5. Repelling it is simply dealing enough damage so that it runs away when time is up. In Area 5, you can use the powerful ballista guns, cannons, and powerful Dragonator(can only be used once each ten minute) against the Lao to deal more damage. However, the ammunition for the ballistas must be carried as an item, and the cannonballs are transported from base camp to Area 5 as an egg or sootstone.

=See Also=
 * Azure Lao Shan Lung