The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with an array of thrilling new and returning monsters for hunters to challenge. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters unveiled so far, ensuring you're well-prepared for your next hunting 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 featured in Monster Hunter Wilds, including both newcomers and beloved creatures from previous games in the franchise. This list will be updated as the game's full roster is revealed, complete with detailed stats upon release.
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 distinguished by the cascading, flame-like protrusions along its back. It's incredibly fast and aggressive, utilizing flaming magma attacks, physical strikes, and hurling flaming rocks. It can also scale walls effortlessly and launch surprise attacks from above.
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 that may be capable of flight with its clawed wings. It's exceptionally nimble on the ground, using its wing chains for whip-like strikes and to constrict 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 employs quicksand traps, can cling to walls, and sometimes collaborates in larger numbers to take down bigger monsters. Its primary element is water, which it uses to launch mud-style projectile attacks.
Ceratonoth
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, an Herbivore resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is primarily found in the Windward Plains. While inherently docile and often found in packs, it can defend itself using the spikes on its back to conduct electrical attacks 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 its tongue for whip-like strikes and charges at hunters with its mouth open for dangerous bites.
Congalala
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is typically docile and prefers mingling with other herbivores. However, it can become fiercely aggressive when threatened.
Dalthydon
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, Herbivores found in the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, roam in small groups with their young. They are generally non-aggressive unless provoked.
Doshaguma
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Location: 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. They specialize in claw swipes and powerful bites, sometimes even hurling the corpses of their prey 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, boasts a stone-like armor that provides enhanced defense. Its size and weight limit its agility and flight capabilities compared to other wyverns.
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 with six limbs and no eyes, relies on dispersing 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
The Gypceros, a large Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide, though its tail is vulnerable, especially to fire. It can also disperse globs of 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 and often hangs from rock arches or cave ceilings. It specializes in ice attacks, including hurling projectiles, and can be found in packs of three.
Lala Barina
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, a Temnoceran resembling an arachnid with six legs, features a fluffy thorax that resembles a vibrant red rose when aggressive. It uses scarlet-colored silk to immobilize foes or inflict damage, alongside 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, a Temnoceran with four legs, uses long front claws and strong fangs, along with crystallized poison spikes on its back. It spins durable, tough-to-break webs.
Nu Udra
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
The Nu Udra, a massive octopus-like monster and apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, often appears during the Firespring event. It uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, and can burrow or squeeze through crevices to ambush or escape.
Quematrice
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Location: 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, using it to create sweeping fire attacks.
Rampopolo
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, a Brute Wyvern residing in the Oilwell Basin, features a proboscis-like beak and a long tongue for whip attacks. Its body contains sacs filled with poisonous gas that it can unleash on foes.
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 Monster Hunter 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 attacks, including flame projectiles and poisonous barbs from her tail.
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 through its horns, often appearing during Sandtide storms.
Uth Duna
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
The Uth Duna, an apex predator in the Scarlet Forest, is most active during heavy downpours. It uses water-element attacks to stun and mitigate damage from hunters.
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
The Yian Kut-ku, a Bird Wyvern with striking ear frills and a large underbite bill, is known for its speed and flame projectile attacks. It's often found in packs in the Scarlet Forest.
That concludes all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. For the latest news and guides on the game, including all pre-order bonuses, be sure to check out The Escapist.
