The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with a diverse array of new and familiar monsters, each offering thrilling challenges for hunters. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters revealed so far, providing you with a sneak peek into what awaits in this expansive world.
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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 beloved monsters from previous installments. This list will be regularly updated as the game's full roster is unveiled, complete with detailed stats upon release.
Ajarakan
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, resembles a monkey with flame-like protrusions along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggression, it launches fiery magma attacks, physical blows, and hurls flaming rocks. Its ability to scale walls adds a vertical dimension to battles.
Arkveld
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern with clawed wings that may enable flight. Its agility on the ground is notable, and it uses wing chains for whip-like attacks and to constrict its prey.
Balahara
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains using quicksand traps. It can cling to walls and often collaborates in groups to take down larger prey. Its water-based mud projectiles are a signature attack.
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, it can emit electrical attacks as a defense mechanism.
Chatacabra
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Amphibian Element: TBD Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stone for powerful attacks. Its tongue also serves as a whip, and it charges with its mouth open for biting assaults.
Congalala
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, a monkey-like Fanged Beast, is generally docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be fully explored.
Dalthydon
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Herbivore Element: None Dalthydons, found in small groups, are Herbivores that roam the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest. They are generally peaceful but can become defensive when provoked.
Doshaguma
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD Doshaguma, a territorial and aggressive Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. It uses claw swipes, powerful bites, and even throws prey corpses at its enemies.
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 limits its agility and flight capabilities, but it remains a formidable foe.
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 its 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 Gypceros, a Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes. Its shock-resistant hide contrasts with its vulnerable tail, and it can inflict poison on its targets.
Hirabami
Image by CapcomLocation: Iceshard Cliffs Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Ice Hirabami, a Leviathan, can levitate using a wind-catching membrane on its neck. It often hangs from rock arches and specializes in ice projectile attacks, commonly 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 rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes. Its claw and fang attacks are enhanced by its paralyzing capabilities.
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, uses its long claws and fangs along with poison spikes. Its durable silk webs are a significant challenge for hunters.
Nu Udra
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus Element: Fire Nu Udra, an octopus-like apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks. It can burrow and ambush, making it a versatile and dangerous opponent.
Quematrice
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: Fire Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, ignites anything it touches with its flammable oil tail. Its sweeping fire attacks are a significant threat to hunters.
Rampopolo
Image by CapcomLocation: 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. Its body contains sacs of poisonous gas, adding another layer of danger.
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 and poison attacks. As the male counterpart to Rathian, it remains a formidable challenge.
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, shares similar fire and poison attacks. Her presence in the series is as iconic as her male counterpart.
Rey Dau
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Lightning Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning through its horns during Sandtide storms. Its electric attacks are a unique challenge for hunters.
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. Its water-based attacks are enhanced by the rising rivers, making it a formidable foe in its environment.
Yian kut-ku
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Bird Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom Yian Kut-ku, recognizable by its ear frills and underbite bill, is a fast-moving Bird Wyvern. Its flame projectile attacks are a signature move, often seen 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.