Monster Hunter Wilds fans are already in love with one unsuspecting little creature in the new action-RPG

Dec. 8, 2023

‘Lightning rod pangolin’ is stealing hearts

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Monster Hunter Wilds fans are very intrigued about one little creature in the game’s new trailer.

Pangolins have always existed at the lower end of the food chain in Monster Hunter games. They exist to be stomped by bigger monsters, and effortlessly slain and harvested by players whenever they need a particular upgrade material. They’ve certainly never conducted lightning, or anything similar, which is why the Pangolin in the clip above is so intriguing.

The ‘Lightning Rod Pangolin’ is going down a treat with Monster Hunter fans. People are really made up for the little feller, with one Twitter user dubbing it “PANGOLIGHTNING,” and other users adding things like “I love them already.” We know next to nothing about Lightning Rod Pangolin right now, but it’s already got plenty of fans.

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