The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with a diverse array of monsters, both new and familiar, ready for hunters to track and conquer. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters revealed so far, providing you with the essential details to prepare for your hunting adventures.
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All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter WildsAjarakanArkveldBalaharaCeratonothChatacabraCongalalaDalthydonDoshagumaGraviosGore MagalaGypcerosHirabamiLala BarinaNerscyllaNu UdraQuematriceRampopoloRathalosRathianRey DauUth DunaYian kut-ku
All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently found in Monster Hunter Wilds, featuring both newcomers and returning favorites from previous games. This list will be updated as more monsters are revealed and detailed stats become available with the game's release.
Ajarakan
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, resembles a monkey with cascading flame-like protrusions along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggressive nature, it employs flaming magma attacks, physical blows, and hurls flaming rocks at its opponents. It can also scale walls effortlessly and launch attacks from above.
Arkveld
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster that may be capable of flight with its clawed wings. It's exceptionally nimble on the ground, using its wing chains for whip-like strikes and constricting foes with its tendrils.
Balahara
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains, using quicksand traps and clinging to walls. It often collaborates in groups to take down larger prey, employing mud-style projectile attacks powered by its water element.
Ceratonoth
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Herbivore Element: TBD The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is a docile Herbivore found in packs. While slow and vulnerable, it can use its spikes to conduct electrical attacks as a defense against predators.
Chatacabra
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Amphibian Element: TBD The Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stone for powerful attacks. It also employs its tongue for whip-like strikes and charges at hunters with its mouth open for dangerous bites.
Congalala
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is typically docile and social with herbivores. However, it can become aggressively territorial when threatened.
Dalthydon
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Herbivore Element: None Dalthydons, found in small groups with their young, are Herbivores that roam the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest. They are generally non-aggressive unless provoked.
Doshaguma
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD The Doshaguma, a territorial and aggressive Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. It specializes in claw swipes, powerful bites, and even throws the corpses of its prey at foes.
Gravios
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom Gravios, a massive Flying Wyvern, boasts stone-like armor for enhanced defense. Its size and weight limit its agility and flight capabilities.
Gore Magala
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Elder Dragon Element: Earth Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations, Monster Hunter Rise Gore Magala, an Elder Dragon with six limbs and no eyes, relies on dispersing pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings. It wields the Frenzy Virus and specializes in slash and grapple attacks.
Gypceros
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Bird Wyvern Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom The Gypceros, a Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable to damage, particularly fire, and it can disperse poisonous globs.
Hirabami
Image by CapcomLocation: Iceshard Cliffs Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Ice Hirabami, a Leviathan, can levitate using a wind-catching membrane on its neck and often hangs from rock arches or cave ceilings. It specializes in ice projectile attacks and can be found in packs of three.
Lala Barina
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with a vibrant red rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes and inflict damage with claw and fang attacks.
Nerscylla
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations Nerscylla, an arachnid-like Temnoceran with four legs, uses long front claws and strong fangs. Its back spikes are made of crystallized poison, and it can spin durable webs quickly.
Nu Udra
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus Element: Fire The Nu Udra, an octopus-like apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, often appears during the Firespring event. It uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, and can burrow or squeeze through crevices.
Quematrice
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: Fire The Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, harnesses flammable oil from its tail to ignite anything it touches. It uses sweeping fire attacks to combat its opponents.
Rampopolo
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison Rampopolo, a Brute Wyvern with a proboscis-like beak, resides in the Oilwell Basin. It uses its long tongue for whip attacks and can unleash poisonous gas from sacs within its body.
Rathalos
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Every generation of Monster Hunter up to Monster Hunter Wilds Rathalos, the iconic mascot of the series, is a Flying Wyvern known for its fire projectile and poison tail attacks.
Rathian
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Every generation of Monster Hunter up to Monster Hunter Wilds Rathian, the female counterpart to Rathalos, uses similar fire and poison attacks, making her a formidable adversary.
Rey Dau
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Lightning Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning during Sandtide storms, using its horns as a conduit for powerful attacks.
Uth Duna
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, thrives during heavy downpours. It uses its speed in higher waters and water-element attacks to stun and mitigate damage from hunters.
Yian kut-ku
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Bird Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom The Yian Kut-ku, recognizable by its ear frills and underbite bill, is a fast-moving Bird Wyvern. It uses flame projectiles from its mouth and is often found in packs in the Scarlet Forest.
That concludes all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Stay tuned to The Escapist for the latest news, guides, and pre-order bonuses for the game.
