Prepare for a memorable encounter! Rompopolo, a truly unique beast in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, awaits. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to defeat and capture this formidable Brute Wyvern.
You'll first meet Rompopolo in Chapter 2, Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields, within the Oilwell Basin. Defeating it is key to progressing to Azuz City. After your first victory, Rompopolo will grace your Large Monster Field Guide. You can revisit this battle anytime by exploring the Oilwell Basin or tackling the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest.
How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo
For optimal preparation, equip water-element weapons (obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest). Prioritize fire resistance gear, either farmed from Uth Duna or Ajarakan. Consider crafting a Fire Charm I or Defense Charm I talisman. Finally, fuel your hunt with a hearty, stamina-boosting meal.
Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses
Rompopolo's attacks leverage its gas-filled, saggy skin. Be wary of its explosive gas-based attacks and poison, carrying Antidotes and relying on your Palico's ailment-cleansing abilities. Key attacks to watch out for include:
- Arm Swipe: A double swipe easily dodged.
- Lunge With Arm Swipe: A charging swipe with increased range.
- Tail Swing: A straightforward tail attack.
- Poison Stream or Swipe: A poison gas spray or charge attack.
- Oil Explosion: Explosions triggered in oil pools using its tail stinger.
- Charged Oil Explosion: A more powerful, later-stage oil explosion.
Capture or Kill?
Weaken Rompopolo until your Palico notes its exhaustion. Use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, followed by a Tranq Bomb, for a successful capture. Both killing and capturing are viable, yielding slightly different item rewards. While exact differences are unconfirmed, here are potential item drops:
Low Rank Item Drops
| Item Name | Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Rampopolo Hide | 25% (Wound Destroy – 80%), (Body Carve – 35%) |
| Rampopolo Claw | 15% (Foreleg Broken – 100%), (Body Carve – 20%) |
| Rampolpolo Beak | 22% (Broken Head – 40%), (Body Carve – 30%) |
| Spotted Poison Hide | 10% (Broken Head – 60%), (Broken Back – 60%), (Broken Tail – 60%), (Wound Destroy – 20%), (Body Carve – 15%) |
| Poison Sac | 20% |
| Rampopolo Certificate | 8% |
High Rank Item Drops
| Item Name | Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Rampopolo Hide+ | 10% (Wound Destroyed – 80%), (Body Carve – 15%) |
| Rampopolo Claw+ | 15% (Broken Foreleg – 100%), (Body Carve – 20%) |
| Rampopolo Beak+ | 22% (Broken Head – 40%), (Body Carve – 27%) |
| Spotted Poison Hide+ | 10% (Broken Head – 60%), (Broken Back – 60%), (Broken Tail – 60%), (Wound Destroyed – 20%), (Body Carve – 15%) |
| Toxin Sac | 20% |
| Wyvern Gem | 3% (Body Carve – 5%) |
| Rompopolo Certificate S | 8% |
This concludes your guide to conquering Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Check out our other guides, including how to maximize your hunter rank. *Monster Hunter Wilds* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
