The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with both new and familiar monsters, offering thrilling challenges for seasoned hunters. Here’s a comprehensive guide to all the monsters revealed so far, ensuring you're fully prepared for what lies ahead.
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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, including newcomers as well as recurring monsters from previous installments in the franchise. This list will be promptly updated with the game’s release as more of the full roster is revealed along with their detailed stats.
Ajarakan
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, resembles a monkey with cascading flame-like protrusions along its back. It's known for its speed, agility, and aggressive attacks, utilizing flaming magma, physical blows, and hurling flaming rocks. Its ability to scale walls and launch aerial attacks makes it a formidable foe.
Arkveld
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster. Though it may fly with its clawed wings, it excels in ground combat, using its wing chains for whip-like strikes and constricting foes with its tendrils.
Balahara
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains, employing quicksand traps and mud-style projectile attacks. It can cling to walls and may hunt in packs, making it a versatile and dangerous predator.
Ceratonoth
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes, is a docile Herbivore found in the Windward Plains. While slow, it can defend itself with electrical attacks from its spikes when threatened.
Chatacabra
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
The Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to manipulate stone, fortifying its limbs for powerful attacks. It also uses its tongue for whip-like strikes and charges with its mouth open for biting attacks.
Congalala
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Location: 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 aggressive when threatened, showcasing its fiery nature.
Dalthydon
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, found in the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, are peaceful Herbivores that roam in small groups. They are not aggressive unless provoked.
Doshaguma
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
Doshaguma, an aggressive Fanged Beast, is territorial and often found patrolling in packs. It uses swiping claw attacks and powerful bites, sometimes throwing the corpses of its prey at foes.
Gravios
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Gravios, a massive Flying Wyvern covered in stone-like armor, has enhanced defense but limited agility and flight capabilities.
Gore Magala
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Location: 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, uses pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings. It wields the Frenzy Virus and specializes in slash and grapple attacks.
Gypceros
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Bird Wyvern
Element: None; can inflict Poison
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Gypceros, a Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable to damage, especially fire, and it can disperse poison.
Hirabami
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Location: 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. It specializes in ice projectile attacks and can be found in packs of three.
Lala Barina
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with a rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes. It employs claw and fang attacks, making it a formidable Temnoceran.
Nerscylla
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: None; can inflict Poison
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations
Nerscylla, a Temnoceran with four legs, uses its long claws and fangs along with poison spikes. It spins durable webs to trap its prey.
Nu Udra
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, an octopus-like apex predator in the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks. It can burrow underground and ambush hunters.
Quematrice
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: Fire
Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, harnesses flammable oil from its tail to ignite and create sweeping fire attacks.
Rampopolo
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, a Brute Wyvern with a proboscis-like beak, uses its long tongue for whip attacks and can release poisonous gas from sacs within its body.
Rathalos
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Every generation of Monster Hunter up to Monster Hunter Wilds
Rathalos, the iconic male Flying Wyvern, uses fire projectile and poison tail attacks, making it a legendary challenge in the Monster Hunter series.
Rathian
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Location: 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, employs similar fire and poison attacks, making her equally as formidable.
Rey Dau
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Lightning
Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning through its horns, especially during Sandtide storms.
Uth Duna
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, uses its speed and water-element attacks during heavy downpours to dominate its territory.
Yian kut-ku
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Bird Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Yian Kut-ku, a Bird Wyvern with striking ear frills, uses its slim body for speed and flame projectile attacks from its mouth.
That concludes all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Stay updated with the latest news and guides for the game at The Escapist, including all pre-order bonuses you can get with the game.