All Monster Hunter Wilds Monsters Revealed So Far

In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the Forbidden Lands beckon with a diverse array of monsters, both new and familiar. Here's a comprehensive look at the creatures you can expect to encounter as you embark on your hunting adventures.

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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 known to inhabit Monster Hunter Wilds. This roster includes both fresh faces and returning favorites from previous games. As the game's release approaches, we'll keep this list updated with new additions and detailed stats.

Ajarakan

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, moves with the agility of a monkey, distinguished by the fiery, cascading protrusions on its back. It's known for its swift, aggressive attacks, utilizing flaming magma, physical strikes, and hurling flaming rocks. Its ability to scale walls and launch aerial attacks adds an extra layer of challenge for hunters.

Arkveld

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon Dubbed the "White Wraith" by hunters, Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster. While it may possess the ability to fly with its clawed wings, it's equally adept on the ground. Its combat style includes whip-like strikes with its wing chains and constricting tendrils, making it a formidable foe.

Balahara

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the Windward Plains' sands in pursuit of prey. It sets quicksand traps, clings to walls, and can even coordinate with others to take down larger monsters. Its water-based element manifests in mud projectile attacks, adding a unique twist to its combat strategy.

Ceratonoth

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 in the Windward Plains. While slow, it can use its spikes for electrical defensive attacks, offering a surprising challenge to would-be predators.

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 enhanced attacks. Its whip-like tongue and aggressive biting make it a dangerous adversary in close quarters.

Congalala

Location: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, typically exhibits a docile nature, mingling with other herbivores. However, when threatened, it can become fiercely aggressive, making it a dynamic encounter for hunters.

Dalthydon

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Herbivore Element: None Dalthydons, found in small groups across the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, are generally non-aggressive Herbivores. They become defensive only when directly threatened, making them less of a challenge unless provoked.

Doshaguma

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD The Doshaguma, a highly territorial Fanged Beast, can be encountered alone or in packs. Its aggressive nature and ability to perform coordinated attacks make it a formidable opponent. It uses claw swipes, powerful bites, and even throws prey corpses at its enemies.

Gravios

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 and weight limit its agility and flight, but its sheer power makes it a challenging hunt.

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 sense its surroundings. Its use of the Frenzy Virus and its slash and grapple attacks make it a uniquely 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 Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable to damage, particularly from fire, and it can inflict poison, adding a layer of strategy to the hunt.

Hirabami

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. It 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 a vibrant red rose-like thorax when aggressive, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes. Its claw and fang attacks, combined with the ability to inflict paralysis, make it a tricky opponent.

Nerscylla

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 its long front claws and crystallized poison spikes for attacks. Its ability to spin durable webs quickly adds another layer of complexity to the hunt.

Nu Udra

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus Element: Fire 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 for ambushes or escapes.

Quematrice

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: Fire Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, harnesses flammable oil from its tail to ignite its surroundings. Its sweeping fire attacks make it a formidable challenge in the Windward Plains.

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. Its long tongue delivers whip-like attacks, and its body contains sacs filled with poisonous gas, adding a toxic element to its combat style.

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 staple 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, mirrors many of its attacks, including flame projectiles and poisonous barbs from its tail. She remains a key adversary in the series.

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 powerful foe in its territory.

Uth Duna

Location: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, thrives during heavy downpours when rivers rise. Its speed in water and water-element attacks make it a challenging hunt, particularly during these environmental conditions.

Yian kut-ku

Location: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Bird Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom Yian Kut-ku, recognizable by its ear frills and underbite bill, is a fast-moving Bird Wyvern. Its flame projectile attacks and heightened hearing make it a dynamic encounter in the Scarlet Forest.

That concludes the list of Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Stay tuned to The Escapist for the latest news, guides, and all the pre-order bonuses you can expect with the game.