All Monster Hunter Wilds Monsters Revealed So Far

The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with an exciting array of new and familiar monsters for hunters to track down and conquer. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the monsters revealed so far, providing you with the essential details you need to prepare for your 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 found in Monster Hunter Wilds, including both newcomers and recurring favorites from previous installments in the franchise. This list will be updated promptly with the game's release as more of the full roster is revealed, along with their detailed stats.

Ajarakan

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is distinguished by the flame-like protrusions cascading along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggressive attacks, it utilizes flaming magma, physical strikes, and hurls flaming rocks at its adversaries. Its ability to scale walls and launch attacks from above adds a challenging dimension to any encounter.

Arkveld

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon Dubbed the "White Wraith" by fellow hunters, Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster that may possess flight capabilities with its clawed wings but excels in ground mobility. It employs its wing chains for whip-like attacks and can constrict foes with its tendrils, making it a formidable opponent.

Balahara

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains in pursuit of prey. It sets quicksand traps, clings to walls, and occasionally collaborates in groups to take down larger monsters. Its water-based element allows it to launch mud-style projectile attacks, adding a layer of strategy to any hunt.

Ceratonoth

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Herbivore Element: TBD The Ceratonoth, an Herbivore resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is generally docile and found in larger packs. Despite their slow nature and vulnerability, they can defend themselves using electrical attacks from their spikes when threatened.

Chatacabra

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Amphibian Element: TBD The Chatacabra, a large amphibian, 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 its mouth open, delivering dangerous bites.

Congalala

Location: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, a Fanged Beast with a monkey-like appearance, is typically docile and social with other herbivores. However, it can become fiercely aggressive when provoked, making it a versatile challenge for hunters.

Dalthydon

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Herbivore Element: None Dalthydons, gentle Herbivores, roam in small groups across the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest. They are not aggressive unless provoked, making them less of a threat but still a part of the ecosystem hunters need to understand.

Doshaguma

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. Known for their swiping claw attacks and powerful bites, they also use the corpses of their prey as weapons, adding a gruesome element to battles.

Gravios

Location: TBD Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom Gravios, a massive Flying Wyvern covered in stone-like armor, offers enhanced defense against attacks. Its size and weight limit its agility and flight, but its sheer power makes it a formidable foe.

Gore Magala

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, making it a unique and dangerous adversary.

Gypceros

Location: TBD Monster Type: Bird Wyvern Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom Gypceros, a large Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and features a shock-resistant hide. Its vulnerable tail and ability to disperse poison globs make it a tricky but rewarding hunt.

Hirabami

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 and can be encountered in packs of three, adding to the challenge.

Lala Barina

Location: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with six legs and a vibrant red thorax, uses scarlet-colored silk to immobilize foes. Its claw and fang attacks, along with paralysis capabilities, make it a formidable hunter.

Nerscylla

Location: TBD Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations Nerscylla, an arachnid-like Temnoceran with four legs, wields long claws and strong fangs along with poison spikes. Its ability to spin durable webs adds a strategic layer to encounters.

Nu Udra

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, capable of burrowing and ambushing its prey.

Quematrice

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. It uses sweeping fire attacks, making it a fiery challenge for hunters.

Rampopolo

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison Rampopolo, a Brute Wyvern with a unique proboscis-like beak, resides in the Oilwell Basin. It unleashes poisonous gas from sacs within its body and uses its long tongue for whip attacks, adding a toxic dimension to encounters.

Rathalos

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. As the male counterpart to Rathian, it remains a quintessential challenge for hunters.

Rathian

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, shares similar fire and poison attacks. Her presence in the Forbidden Lands adds to the rich tapestry of challenges awaiting hunters.

Rey Dau

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 conduits, it delivers electrifying attacks, making it a dynamic and dangerous opponent.

Uth Duna

Location: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Uth Duna, a Leviathan and apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, thrives during heavy downpours. Its speed in higher waters and water-element attacks make it a formidable foe, capable of stunning hunters and mitigating their damage.

Yian kut-ku

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, moves swiftly thanks to its slim body. Its flame projectile attacks and heightened sense of hearing make it a challenging but rewarding hunt.

That concludes all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Be sure to check out all of the latest news and guides for the game here at The Escapist, including all pre-order bonuses you get with the game.