User blog comment:Lord Loss/Monster Appreciation Week: Purple Ludroth/@comment-1758220-20130404041425

 PURPLE LUDROTH 

 Concept:  This subspecies isn't too terribly bad on paper, as it turns out. The developers found a logical way to give a little more kick to an otherwise entry-level boss monster. Replacing the water with poison simply makes sense, and though it is logical, I do find it a little predictable. Better than just a colour swap though, that's for sure. 7/10

 Design:  Speaking of colour swap, Capcom has undoubtedly put a very nice new coat of pain on old Luddy. That pale skin sells his toxic nature, as do the bright red claws and spines. The purple on the body is refreshingly vivid, accentuated by the white dapple texture. The mane is a little too bright of a pink for me, but I'm quite pleased how vibrant he is compared to the rather bland colour scheme of the common Ludroth. 8.5/10

 Sound:  Identical to Royal Ludroth N/A

 Gameplay:  Why is it always the gameplay section that ends up screwing the pooch with these guys? Anyway, Purple Ludroth definitely suffers in this category. Although the water is now poison and therefore is much more worth your while to avoid, that is literally about it for this guy. In fact, the range of combat you get with P. Ludroth is even lesser than that of the original species, seeing as this one can't even swim (Even though at least one of the areas it inhabits has large water areas). Unlike a significant majority of 3rd generation subspecies, this one looks to be a clean cut and paste job. 6/10

 Equipment:  Once those Wroggi weapons start to fall behind, fear not! The Purple Ludroth weapons are extremely effective poison types. Although they lack the power that the comparable Rathian gear packs, The still-high poison attribute is more than welcome. Decent mid-range armour all around, 8/10

 Overall:  You know, I kind of imagined myself disliking this monster more until I actually went and thought about it. He's quite pretty and makes some worthwhile gear. That said, he is by no stretch of the imagination a good subspecies. He is, however, a well-designed and well-implemented way to spruce up an otherwise cakewalk battle. I just really wish they had given him more to do with his newfound power. 7/10