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Ruger Aidal
September 9, 2026 at 01:07 AM
Initial version (2026-09-08)
Ruger Aidal is the first original Elder Dragon created for Monster Hunter Outlanders and is presented as the game's flagship monster. It was revealed on 25 August 2026 during gamescom, in a trailer published alongside the opening of storefront pre-registration. The spelling used by the official channel is Ruger Aidal; a variant spelling appeared in some coverage at the time and is not the official form.
Official material describes Ruger Aidal as adorned with enormous wings that shine brilliantly like arrows of light, giving it the look of a sun suspended in the sky. The reveal framing has it emerging from a sea of clouds with its radiance descending like judgment, and states that the moment it arrived the world witnessed a second sun.
The sequence shown at gamescom runs as follows. Adventurers spot a mysterious aurora and then sense an approaching monster. Ruger Aidal appears, wreathed in golden and iridescent light. After gazing down at the adventurers, it becomes enveloped in an orb resembling a second sun, then unleashes a powerful burst of light and heat that scorches the surrounding landscape.
Sightings of Ruger Aidal are described as exceedingly rare, and tales of the creature have long been passed down among the people of Aesoland. It is therefore established as folklore on the island before it is established as a hunt, which is unusual for a flagship monster and suggests it carries story weight rather than only serving as an endgame target.
Official material published with the reveal also links Ruger Aidal to the island's central phenomenon. It states that the effects of its presence are not limited to the environment, and that the Radiant Particles it releases affect the monsters of the island, transforming them into Radiant species that differ in appearance and behaviour. This is one of three explanations official sources have given for the Radiant transformation, and the relationship between the particles and the mineral Radiantite has not been stated.
Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
Classification | Elder Dragon |
Status | The game's first original Elder Dragon and its flagship monster |
Revealed | 25 August 2026, at gamescom |
Appearance | Enormous wings that shine like arrows of light; resembles a sun in the sky |
Shown abilities | Envelops itself in an orb resembling a second sun, then releases a burst of light and heat that scorches the landscape |
World role | Sightings exceedingly rare; tales passed down among the people of Aesoland |
Stated effect on other monsters | Releases Radiant Particles that transform island monsters into Radiant species |
Whether Ruger Aidal is huntable at launch, and in what mode or at what point in progression.
Its element, weaknesses, hitzones, ailments and any numeric values.
Its fight structure, phases and arena.
Its role in the story beyond being the subject of Aesoland folklore.
The relationship between Radiant Particles and the mineral Radiantite.
Whether it drops distinct materials or has an associated equipment set.
Whether other original Elder Dragons are planned.
