The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are brimming with a diverse array of both new and familiar monsters, each ready to challenge hunters in unique ways. Here’s a comprehensive look at all the monsters revealed so far, offering insights into their habitats, types, and elemental affinities.
All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently known in Monster Hunter Wilds. This list includes both newcomers and returning favorites from the franchise. As the game progresses, this roster will be updated with more detailed stats and new additions.
Ajarakan
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, resembles a monkey with flame-like protrusions along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggressive attacks, it uses flaming magma, physical strikes, and throws flaming rocks. It can also scale walls and launch attacks from above.
Arkveld
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern possibly capable of flight. It's highly agile on the ground and uses its wing chains for whip-like attacks and to constrict foes.
Balahara
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains, using quicksand traps and mud projectiles. It can cling to walls and often hunts in groups to take down larger prey.
Ceratonoth
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes, is a docile Herbivore found in packs. Though slow, it can use its spikes to conduct electrical attacks as defense.
Chatacabra
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stones for powerful attacks. It also employs whip-like tongue attacks and charges with open jaws.
Congalala
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a monkey-like Fanged Beast, is typically docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be seen.
Dalthydon
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, found in small groups with their young, are non-aggressive Herbivores unless provoked.
Doshaguma
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
Doshaguma, a territorial and aggressive Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. It uses claw swipes, powerful bites, and even throws prey corpses at foes.
Gravios
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 but strong defensive attributes.
Gore Magala
Monster Type: Elder Dragon
Element: Earth
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations, Monster Hunter Rise
Gore Magala, an eyeless Elder Dragon, uses pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings and wields the Frenzy Virus in its attacks.
Gypceros
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 can inflict poison. Its tail is vulnerable to fire damage.
Hirabami
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.
Lala Barina
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes and inflict damage with its claws and fangs.
Nerscylla
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: None; can inflict Poison
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations
Nerscylla, an arachnid-like Temnoceran, uses its silk to create durable webs and can inflict poison with its crystallized spikes.
Nu Udra
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, often appearing during the Firespring event.
Quematrice
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
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 its sacs.
Rathalos
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Every generation of Monster Hunter up to Monster Hunter Wilds
Rathalos, the iconic Flying Wyvern and male counterpart to Rathian, uses fire and poison attacks to dominate its territory.
Rathian
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 to assert her dominance.
Rey Dau
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 for powerful attacks.
Uth Duna
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, uses water-element attacks and thrives during heavy downpours, gaining speed and advantage in higher waters.
Yian Kut-ku
Monster Type: Bird Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Yian Kut-ku, a fast-moving Bird Wyvern with distinctive ear frills, uses flame projectiles from its mouth and is often found in packs.
This comprehensive guide covers all the *Monster Hunter Wilds* monsters revealed so far. Stay tuned to The Escapist for the latest news, guides, and pre-order bonuses related to the game.
