The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are brimming with a diverse array of thrilling monsters, both new and familiar, for hunters to pursue and defeat. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters that have been unveiled to date, providing a sneak peek into what you can expect in this eagerly anticipated game.
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All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter WildsAjarakanArkveldBalaharaCeratonothChatacabraCongalalaDalthydonDoshagumaGraviosGore MagalaGypcerosHirabamiLala BarinaNerscyllaNu UdraQuematriceRampopoloRathalosRathianRey DauUth DunaYian kut-ku
Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently featured in Monster Hunter Wilds, showcasing both newcomers and returning favorites from the franchise. This list will be updated regularly as more details emerge with the game's release.
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, resembles a monkey and is distinguished by the fiery protrusions along its back. Known for its speed and agility, this monster unleashes flaming magma attacks, physical blows, and can hurl flaming rocks. Its ability to scale walls and attack from above makes it a formidable adversary.
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith" by hunters, Arkveld is a mysterious wyvern-type monster with the potential for flight. On the ground, it's remarkably nimble, using its wing chains for whip-like strikes and to constrict its foes.
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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 collaborates with others to take down larger prey, using mud-style projectile attacks powered by its water element.
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is a docile Herbivore found in packs. While slow, it can defend itself with electrical attacks from its spikes.
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Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
The Chatacabra, an amphibious monster, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stones for enhanced attacks. It also employs its tongue for whip-like strikes and charges with open jaws for biting attacks.
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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 but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be seen.
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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, peaceful Herbivores, roam in small groups across the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest. They are generally non-aggressive unless provoked.
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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 its enemies.
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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 stone-like armor for enhanced defense. Its size limits its agility and flight capabilities.
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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, uses its six limbs and pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings. It wields the Frenzy Virus and specializes in slash and grapple attacks.
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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 Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable to fire, and it can inflict poison.
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Location: Iceshard Cliffs
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Ice
Hirabami, a Leviathan, can levitate using a wind-catching membrane and often hangs from rock arches. It specializes in ice projectile attacks and can be found in packs of three.
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes and inflict damage with claw and fang attacks. Its thorax resembles a vibrant red rose when aggressive.
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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 its long claws and fangs, along with crystallized poison spikes. It spins durable webs to trap its prey.
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, an octopus-like monster and apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks. It can burrow and ambush from underground.
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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 unleash sweeping fire attacks.
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Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, a Brute Wyvern with a unique proboscis-like beak, uses its long tongue for whip attacks and can release poisonous gas from its sacs.
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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. It's the male counterpart to 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.
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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 to conduct powerful electrical attacks.
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Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, a Leviathan and apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, thrives during heavy downpours. It uses water-element attacks to stun and mitigate damage from hunters.
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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 distinctive ear frills, uses its speed and heightened hearing to its advantage. It attacks with flame projectiles from its mouth and is often found in packs.
That concludes the list of 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.