The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* offer an exhilarating array of new and familiar monsters for hunters to track and conquer. Here's a comprehensive guide to the creatures revealed so far, providing you with insights into their habitats, types, and elements to enhance your hunting strategy.
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All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently found in Monster Hunter Wilds, including newcomers and returning favorites from previous games. This list will be updated as more of the full roster is revealed with the game's release, along with their detailed stats.
Ajarakan
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, moves with the agility of a monkey and is notable for the flame-like protrusions along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggressive attacks, it employs flaming magma assaults, physical blows, and throws flaming rocks at its opponents. It can also scale walls effortlessly and launch attacks from elevated positions.
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 possibly capable of flight with its clawed wings. It's exceptionally nimble on the ground, utilizing wing chains for whip-like attacks 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 in pursuit of prey. It uses quicksand traps, can cling to walls, and may work in groups to take down larger monsters. Its primary element is water, which it uses for mud-style projectile attacks.
Ceratonoth
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes along its back, is an inherently docile herbivore often found in packs. While slow and vulnerable, it can use its spikes to conduct electrical attacks as a defense against predators.
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 grab stones, fortifying its limbs for more powerful attacks. It also employs whip-like tongue attacks and charges hunters with its mouth wide open for dangerous bites.
Congalala
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, resembling a monkey, is generally docile and prefers to mingle with other herbivores. However, it can become aggressively defensive when threatened.
Dalthydon
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons roam in small groups across the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest. They are not aggressive unless provoked, often seen with their young.
Doshaguma
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
The territorial and aggressive Doshaguma can be found alone or in packs. They specialize in claw swipes and powerful bites, and may throw prey corpses at their 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, has a stone-like armor that enhances its defense. Its size and weight limit its 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, relies on 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
Gypceros, a Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes. It has a shock-resistant hide, but its tail is vulnerable to fire and 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. It often hangs from rock arches or cave ceilings and specializes in ice projectile attacks, usually 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 vibrant red rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes or inflict damage with claw and fang attacks.
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, another arachnid-like monster, has four legs and long front claws. It can spin durable webs and its back spikes are made of crystallized poison.
Nu Udra
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, the Oilwell Basin's apex predator, often appears during the Firespring event. It uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, capable of burrowing or squeezing through crevices.
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 anything it touches, creating sweeping fire attacks.
Rampopolo
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, residing in the Oilwell Basin, has a proboscis-like beak and a long tongue for whip attacks. Its body contains sacs filled with poisonous gas.
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 mascot of the series, is a Flying Wyvern known for its fire projectile and poison tail attacks.
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, uses similar fire and poison attacks, making her a formidable opponent.
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 as a conduit for 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, thrives during heavy downpours. It uses water-element attacks to stun hunters and gain an environmental advantage.
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, recognizable by its ear frills and large underbite bill, uses its slim body for speed and its ear frills for heightened hearing. It attacks with flame projectiles from its mouth and is often found 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 all pre-order bonuses for the game.
