The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with both new and familiar monsters, promising an exhilarating hunting experience for players. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters revealed so far, providing insights into their habitats, types, and unique abilities.
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All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
Below is an alphabetical list of monsters currently found in Monster Hunter Wilds, including both new additions and returning favorites from previous games. This list will be updated as more details become available upon the game's release.
Ajarakan
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is notable for the flame-like protrusions along its back. This agile and aggressive creature specializes in flaming magma attacks, physical strikes, and hurling flaming rocks. It can also scale walls to 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 with clawed wings that may enable flight. It's exceptionally nimble on the ground and uses its wing chains for whip-like strikes and to constrict foes.
Balahara
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains, setting quicksand traps and clinging to walls. It often hunts in packs and uses mud-style water attacks to subdue its prey.
Ceratonoth
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large back spikes, is a docile Herbivore found in packs. Though slow, it can unleash electrical attacks from its spikes as a defensive measure.
Chatacabra
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
The Chatacabra, an amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stones for powerful attacks. It also employs its tongue for whip-like strikes and charges with its mouth open for biting attacks.
Congalala
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Location: TBD
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a Fanged Beast similar to a monkey, is typically docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be seen.
Dalthydon
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, found in small groups with their young, are non-aggressive Herbivores unless provoked.
Doshaguma
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
The territorial and aggressive Doshaguma, a Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. It uses claw swipes, powerful bites, and even throws prey corpses at 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 with stone-like armor, has limited flight capabilities due to its size and weight.
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, uses 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 and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable to fire, and it 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.
Lala Barina
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with a rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes and 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, an arachnid-like Temnoceran, uses long front claws and crystallized poison spikes. It can quickly spin durable webs to trap its prey.
Nu Udra
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, an octopus-like apex predator in the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks. It can burrow and ambush from underground.
Quematrice
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: Fire
Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, uses flammable oil from its tail to ignite its surroundings and 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 with a proboscis-like beak, uses its long tongue for whip attacks and can release poisonous gas from sacs in its body.
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 and poison 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.
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.
Uth Duna
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, uses water-element attacks and is particularly fast during heavy downpours.
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, a Bird Wyvern with striking ear frills, uses flame projectiles 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 pre-order bonuses for the game.
