The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with a thrilling mix of new and familiar monsters, each presenting unique challenges and rewards for eager hunters. Here's a comprehensive rundown of the monsters that have been revealed so far, providing you with insights into what to expect as you gear up for the hunt.
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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 discovered in Monster Hunter Wilds. This compilation includes both newcomers and beloved monsters from previous entries in the franchise. As the game's full roster is unveiled, this list will be regularly updated to reflect the latest information, including detailed stats.
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 flame-like protrusions along its back. This monster is exceptionally fast, agile, and aggressive, utilizing flaming magma attacks, physical blows, and hurling flaming rocks at its opponents. It also scales walls with ease, launching surprise attacks 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 potentially capable of flight with its clawed wings. It's remarkably nimble on the ground, using its wing chains for whip-like strikes and to constrict foes within its tendrils.
Balahara
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan-type monster, navigates the sandy terrain of the Windward Plains, trapping prey with quicksand and mud-style projectile attacks. Known for its ability to cling to walls and work in packs, it poses a formidable challenge to hunters.
Ceratonoth
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Herbivore Element: TBD Resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, Ceratonoth is an Herbivore-type creature found in the Windward Plains. Though generally docile and moving in packs, it can unleash electrical attacks from its spikes when threatened.
Chatacabra
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Amphibian Element: TBD The Chatacabra, a large amphibious monster, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to manipulate stones, fortifying its limbs for powerful attacks. It also employs its tongue for whip-like strikes and charges with open jaws, delivering dangerous bites.
Congalala
Image by CapcomLocation: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, resembling a monkey, is typically docile and social with other herbivores. However, when provoked, it can become fiercely aggressive. 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 are peaceful Herbivore-type creatures found in small groups across the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest. They become aggressive only when directly threatened.
Doshaguma
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD Doshaguma, a highly territorial and aggressive Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. Known for claw swipes and powerful bites, they also use the corpses of their prey as projectiles during combat.
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, making it a challenging but rewarding target.
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 dangerous Frenzy Virus and excels 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 and has a shock-resistant hide. Its vulnerable tail can be targeted with fire, and it can also spread globs of poison.
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. It often hangs from rock arches or cave ceilings, using ice projectiles to attack. They are 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 vibrant red rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes. Its claw and fang attacks are enhanced by its ability to inflict paralysis.
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, boasts long front claws, strong fangs, and poison spikes. It rapidly spins durable webs to trap its prey.
Nu Udra
Image by CapcomLocation: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus Element: Fire Nu Udra, the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, often appears during the Firespring event. It uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, also capable of burrowing to ambush or escape.
Quematrice
Image by CapcomLocation: Windward Plains Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: Fire Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, uses flammable oil from its tail to ignite its surroundings, delivering sweeping fire attacks to its opponents.
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 and releases poisonous gas from its sacs to debilitate 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 projectiles and poison attacks from 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, uses similar flame and poison attacks, making her a formidable adversary.
Rey Dau
Image by CapcomLocation: 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 electricity-filled attacks.
Uth Duna
Image by CapcomLocation: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Uth Duna, patrolling the Scarlet Forest, is at its most dangerous during heavy downpours when rivers rise. It uses water-element attacks to stun and hinder 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 Yian Kut-ku, with its distinctive ear frills and large underbite bill, is known for its speed and flame projectile attacks, often found in packs in the Scarlet Forest.
That concludes the list of all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Keep an eye on The Escapist for the latest news, guides, and all pre-order bonuses related to the game.