The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are set to offer a thrilling array of both new and familiar monsters for eager hunters to track and conquer. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters revealed so far, ensuring you're well-prepared for your next adventure.
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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 fresh faces and beloved creatures from previous entries in the franchise. This list will be updated as new monsters are unveiled 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, moves with the agility of a monkey and is distinguished by the fiery, cascading protrusions along its back. Known for its speed and aggression, it launches flaming magma attacks, delivers powerful physical blows, and hurls flaming rocks at its adversaries. It can also scale walls effortlessly and attack from above.
Arkveld
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon Dubbed the "White Wraith" by hunters, Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster that may possess flight capabilities with its clawed wings. Despite its potential to fly, it's remarkably agile on the ground. It uses its wing chains to strike like a whip and entangle foes with its tendrils.
Balahara
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan-type monster, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains in pursuit of prey. It excels in setting quicksand traps, can cling to walls, and often collaborates in groups to take down larger monsters. Its primary element is water, which it uses to launch mud-style projectile attacks.
Ceratonoth
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Herbivore Element: TBD The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is an Herbivore-type creature commonly found in the Windward Plains. Generally docile, they move in larger packs. Though slow and vulnerable, they can deliver electrical attacks with their spikes as a defense mechanism.
Chatacabra
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Amphibian Element: TBD The Chatacabra, a large amphibian, utilizes its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to grab stones, enhancing its limbs for more powerful attacks. Its tongue serves as a whip-like weapon, and it charges at hunters with its mouth open, delivering dangerous bites.
Congalala
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, resembling a monkey, is a Fanged Beast-type monster known for its docile nature and preference for herbivore company. However, when threatened, it can become fiercely aggressive.
Dalthydon
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Herbivore Element: None Dalthydons, found in the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, are Herbivore-type creatures that roam in small groups, often with their young. They are non-aggressive unless provoked.
Doshaguma
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD The Doshaguma, a highly territorial and aggressive Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. It employs swiping claw attacks and powerful bites, and occasionally hurls 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 a stone-like armor that enhances its defense. Due to its size and weight, it's less agile and has limited 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 sense 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 large Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and features a shock-resistant hide, with its tail being vulnerable to fire. It can also disperse globs of poison to infect its targets.
Hirabami
Image by CapcomLocation: Iceshard Cliffs Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Ice Hirabami, a Leviathan-type monster, can levitate using a wind-catching membrane on its neck and often hangs from rock arches or cave ceilings. It specializes in ice-based projectile attacks and can be found in groups of three.
Lala Barina
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with six legs and a fluffy thorax, uses scarlet-colored silk in its attacks. This silk can immobilize foes or inflict damage, complemented by 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, with its arachnid appearance and four legs, wields long front claws and strong fangs. Its back is lined with crystallized poison spikes, and it can quickly spin durable webs to trap its prey.
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 emerges during the Firespring event. It uses its tentacles to grapple and trap hunters while launching oil-based fire attacks. It can also burrow or squeeze through crevices for ambushes or escapes.
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 this ability to create sweeping fire attacks against its opponents.
Rampopolo
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison Rampopolo, residing in the Oilwell Basin, is a Brute Wyvern with a proboscis-like beak and a long tongue capable of whip attacks. Its body contains sacs of poisonous gas that it can unleash on its foes.
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 Monster Hunter series, is a Flying Wyvern known for its fire projectile and poison attacks delivered via its tail.
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, employs similar tactics with flame projectiles and poisonous barbs from her tail.
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, using the electricity-filled air to its advantage.
Uth Duna
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Uth Duna, patrolling the Scarlet Forest as its apex predator, thrives during heavy downpours when rivers rise. 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, known for its striking ear frills and large 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 our rundown of all the Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Stay tuned to The Escapist for the latest news, guides, and pre-order bonuses for the game.
