Dive into the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds* with its expansive Forbidden Lands, teeming with a diverse array of monsters ready for you to track and conquer. Below, we've compiled an updated list of all the monsters revealed so far, providing a sneak peek into what awaits you in this latest installment of the beloved franchise. Stay tuned as we'll keep this list fresh with new additions and detailed stats upon the game's release.
All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
- Ajarakan
- Arkveld
- Balahara
- Ceratonoth
- Chatacabra
- Congalala
- Dalthydon
- Doshaguma
- Gravios
- Gore Magala
- Gypceros
- Hirabami
- Lala Barina
- Nerscylla
- Nu Udra
- Quematrice
- Rampopolo
- Rathalos
- Rathian
- Rey Dau
- Uth Duna
- Yian kut-ku
Ajarakan
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is distinguished by its flaming protrusions. This agile and aggressive creature employs flaming magma attacks, physical strikes, and even hurls flaming rocks at its adversaries. Its ability to scale walls and launch aerial attacks makes it a formidable opponent.
Arkveld
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Known as the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern with clawed wings, adept both in the air and on the ground. It uses its wing chains for whip-like strikes and to constrict foes, adding a layer of complexity to encounters.
Balahara
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a sand-swimming Leviathan, uses quicksand traps and mud projectiles in its attacks. Often seen in groups, they collaborate to take down larger prey, making them a challenging yet rewarding hunt.
Ceratonoth
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is generally docile and found in packs. Despite their slow pace, they can unleash electrical attacks as a defense mechanism.
Chatacabra
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
The Chatacabra uses its adhesive saliva and strong tongue to manipulate stone blocks, enhancing its attacks. It's known for its aggressive charges and whip-like tongue attacks.
Congalala
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a monkey-like Fanged Beast, is typically docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be fully explored.
Dalthydon
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons are peaceful herbivores roaming in small groups, often with their young. They're not aggressive unless provoked, making them less of a threat but still a part of the ecosystem.
Doshaguma
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
The territorial Doshaguma is a formidable Fanged Beast, known for its aggressive claw and bite attacks. They can be encountered alone or in packs, sometimes using the corpses of their prey as weapons.
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, boasts 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 its 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
The Gypceros uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. It can also inflict poison, adding a strategic layer to battles.
Hirabami
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Location: Iceshard Cliffs
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Ice
Hirabami, a Leviathan capable of levitating with its wind-catching membrane, specializes in ice projectile attacks. It often appears in packs, making encounters even more challenging.
Lala Barina
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes. Its vibrant thorax and aggressive nature make it a striking adversary.
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, with its arachnid appearance and poison spikes, uses its silk to create durable webs, making it a tricky opponent to escape from.
Nu Udra
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks. Its ability to burrow and ambush adds an element of surprise to hunts.
Quematrice
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: Fire
The Quematrice, a mobile Brute Wyvern, uses its flammable oil tail to ignite and create sweeping fire attacks, making it a dangerous foe.
Rampopolo
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, with its unique proboscis-like beak, unleashes whip attacks and poisonous gas from its sacs, making it a complex adversary.
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 Flying Wyvern and male counterpart to Rathian, is known for its fire and poison attacks, embodying the spirit of the franchise.
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, shares similar fire and poison attacks, adding a familiar yet thrilling challenge to hunts.
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 during Sandtide storms, using its horns to conduct powerful attacks.
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 attacks to dominate during heavy downpours, making it a formidable opponent in its environment.
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
The Yian Kut-ku, recognizable by its ear frills and underbite, uses its speed and flame projectiles to challenge hunters in the Scarlet Forest.
That wraps up our current list of monsters in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Keep an eye on The Escapist for the latest updates, news, and guides, including all the pre-order bonuses you can snag with the game.