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[edit] Monster Hunter Freedom

The Desert Area from MH, MHF1 and MHP2G (Kokoto Region)

The desert of Kokoto is extremely hot, dusty and windy. A majority of the vast desert contains scattered debris of mountains, rocks as well as some palm trees. Hidden amongst the mountains surrounding the desert are some small caves, where Aptonoh are known to reside, as the temperature is easier for them to maintain. The desert Aptonoth is known to be able to withstand lower temperatures than that of one living in the volcanic area. Also surrounding the desert areas a small areas located between the mountains, which maintain a temperature lower than that of the desert, as they are situated between mountain crevasses. There is also a cave leading to an underground lake, which is inhabited by Plesioth.

Felynes have hidden a secret camp within the cooler areas of the desert, situated between the mountains.

In Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, this map returns as the Old Desert.

[edit] Monster Hunter Freedom 2/Unite

The Desert Area from the MH2, MHF2 and MHP2G (Pokke Region)

The desert area is mostly hot with some temperate zones and cold caves.

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On rare occasions even Teostra and Lunastra can be found in the desert. General supplies to bring are hot drinks and cold drinks. In the second generation of the desert, there is a well you can climb on and jump into, that instantly teleports you to the caves below.

[edit] Monster Hunter 3

The Desert Area of MH3 (Moga Region)

The Moga Desert is a new area featured exclusively in Monster Hunter 3. It contains a a wide arid landscape of desert including mountainside. It's covered in sand and rock, as well as bearing a few oasis.

Monsters that can be fought here include: