A picture of a Durahan from Monster Rancher 2

A Durahan is a fictional creature from the Monster Rancher anime and video game franchise. A legendary creature is a mythical or fantastic creature (often known as fabulous creatures in historical literature). ... Monster Rancher (Japanese: モンスターファーム Monster Farm) is a series of video games produced by the Tecmo company. ... A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime (アニメ) is Japanese animation, sometimes billed in the west under the portmanteau Japanimation. ... A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ... Meanings of franchise: Full rights of citizenship given by a country or a town, especially suffrage (political franchise) In a wider sense: any right or privilege granted by constitution or statute. ...

They were first introduced in Monster Rancher 2. They have appeared in every following Monster Rancher video game to date.

They are humanoid monsters that are living suits of hollow armor. They are based on the Irish legends of the Dullahan. The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ... Alternative meanings: vehicle armour, Armor (novel) A hoplite wearing a helmet, a breastplate and greaves (and nothing else). ... The Dullahan (also Durahan, Gan Ceann) is a type of undead legendary creature. ...

As befitting a suit of armor, they rely on physical attacks using swords and other bladed weapons. A sword (from Old English sweord; akin to Old High German swerd lit. ... For other uses of the word blade, see Blade (disambiguation) This article needs to be wikified. ... The bayonet, still used in war as both knife and spearpoint. ...

Appearences

• Monster Rancher 2
• Monster Rancher 3
• Monster Rancher 4
• Monster Rancher Advance
• Monster Rancher Advance 2

Breeds

(Listed alphabetically by subspecies, then by location species, then by special species. Breeds which have appeared only on the Game Boy Advance have no ecyclopedida biographies.) The Game Boy Advance is a best-selling handheld. ...

• Durahan (Durahan/Durahan) or (Durahan/Morx) Ancient armor has mutated into the monster with this name. This monster took over armor that is said to have belonged to a Tochikan warrior. A rumor says that the sword is alive, but know one knows for sure. This monster houses the soul of a proud, ancient knight. It's loyal to it's master, and fights on the side of justice, rescuing the weak and crushing the strong.

• Hermes (Durahan/Antlan) Dressed in blue armor, its splendor on the battlefield is told of far and wide. Nicknamed 'Blue Lightning," its sword maneuvers are too quick for the human eye.

• Lorica (Durahan/Arrowhead) This armor, made out of the shell of Arrowheads, is light and easy to handle.

• Hercules (Durahan/Beaclon) It has excellent strength and a dull sword sword won't even scratch it.

• Vesuvius (Durahan/Dragon) Its helmet has a curved dragon figure on it. Nicknamed the "Red Dragon Knight," it once defeated a great dragon, was bathed in its blood, and became an immortal spirit. It seems to have lost its body, though.

• Andrew (Durahan/Ducken) No Encyclopedia information.

• Krsnik (Durahan/Gali) No Encyclopedia information.

• Beowulf (Durahan/Garu) No Encyclopedia information.

• Kelmadics (Durahan/Golem) This stone armor is too heavy for normal people to wear.

• Heimdall (Durahan/Gitan) No Encyclopedia information.

• Forti Knight (Durahan/Henger) No Encyclopedia information.

• Genocider (Durahan/Joker) It is said that a curse has been put upon this armor. A jet-black skeleton that appears in violent storms and then disappears into the darkness. It robs living things of life and its sword slashes even air to shreds.

• Lezaal (Durahan/Lesione) No Encyclopedia information.

• Metal Glory (Durahan/Metalner) There is no record showing that this armor has been used in the past.

• DarkRaider (Durahan/Zan) No Encyclopedia information.

• Wood Knight (Durahan/Mock) Poor knights made this armor out of trees in the ancient era.

• Angus (Durahan/Mogi) No Encyclopedia information. Also Called: Angas

• Highlander (Durahan/Brilla) or (Durahan/Momo) An armor monster adapted to the snow. They say it used to be the soul of a warrior who died on a quest for a legendary place.

• CuChulainn (Durahan/Monol) No Encyclopedia information.

• Berserker (Durahan/Naga) This knight swore allegience to the king of darkness and received great power in return. It has no sense of chivalry and commits all manner of brutal atrocities.

• Herbert (Durahan/Nya) No Encyclopedia information.

• Oct Knight (Durahan/Octopee) No Encyclopedia information.

• Curevis (Durahan/Pancho) This phantom knight, clad in pumkin armor, uses its hatchet to punish monsters who dare to wreak havoc in its pumpkin patch. It wears a pumpkin god on its waist.

• Garuda (Durahan/Pheonix) It is said that the legendary general, Garuda, used to wear it.

• Lesziena (Durahan/Pixie) It proves that women also participated in ancient battles. Also Called: Leziena

• Rhinocerous (Durahan/Psiroller) As wild as any beast, this well-armored knight has a thick hide that even a lion's fangs can't penetrate. Its powerful blows cut through anything. Also Called: Perseus

• Goldie (Durahan/Suezo) A mysterious knight that once guarded a flourishing golden capital. But this capital suddenly vanished, and now the knight's eyes reflect the king's curse.

• Versailline (Durahan/Suzurin) A beautiful female knight, beloved by all, that stands up for those who suffer. She proves that women, too, can fight courageously on the side of justice.

• Hound Knight (Durahan/Tiger) Its helmet is shaped like a Tiger's figure. There once was a wise, brave man who lived in an icy northern land. When he died, his soul settled into his favorite armor, and this became the monster Glacier. Also Called: Glacier

• DarkRaider (Durahan/Zan) No Encyclopedia information. Also Called: DarkRaider

• Forestra (Durahan/???) or (Durahan/Zuum) The ancient White Knight. Its sword has the magic power of repelling evil. Many have witnessed it sitting quietly in the woods.

• Drydon (Durahan/Goat) The reincarnation of a man born, raised, and killed at sea. The ax of blue metal is said to be strong enough to slice into other dimensions.

• Ruin Sector (Durahan/Kalaragi) The armor of Ruin Sector, also known as "Neck Slicer", was possessed by the soul of a monster. We still don't know what happened to Ruin.

• Galooda (Durahan/Takrama) A quick and agile warrior with a soul as hot as the desert sun. It used to fly freely in the air.

• Bushi-Do (Durahan/???) No Encyclopedia information.

• Cabaree (Durahan/???) Cabaree came from a different world called Horn Hope. Its superior lancing technique is touted as an art form.

• ChaosDurahan (Durahan/???) One of the three beast gods that ruled over the monsters long ago. A dark, majestic was deity with armor polished through countless battles with strong men.

• Enki (Durahan/???) There was once a country that was at war with Tochika. Enki is said to be the armor used in that country, feared because it is cursed.

• HolyKnight (Durahan/???) No Encyclopedia information.

• Kagemusha (Durahan/???) A samurai warrior that came from a small island far to the east. Now it devotes its entire life to improving its skill with the sword.

• Kokushi Muso (Durahan/???) This name means that no one can equal it.

• Masala (Durahan/???) It used to be a warrior of light, but after it found a demon sword, its mind was lost and its body color became dark.

• Reflector (Durahan/???) No Encyclopedia information.

• Ruby Knight (Durahan/???) It is said that it was the armor for the ancient royal guard.

• Selvan (Durahan/???) No Encyclopedia information.

• Shogun (Durahan/???) This armor was discovered in an eastern country.