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Hunting Season Begins: Monster Roster Unveiled

by Allison Feb 19,2025

Discover the Thrilling Beasts of Monster Hunter Wilds' Forbidden Lands!

Prepare for an exhilarating hunt! Monster Hunter Wilds unveils a captivating roster of both familiar and brand-new monsters. This guide details all currently revealed creatures, providing a glimpse into the challenges awaiting hunters.

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  • All Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

All Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

This alphabetical list showcases the monsters confirmed for Monster Hunter Wilds, including returning favorites and exciting newcomers. Expect updates as more information is released.

Ajarakan

Ajarakan monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Oilwell Basin Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire

This agile, aggressive Fanged Beast resembles a monkey, boasting fiery protrusions along its back. Expect swift attacks, flaming magma assaults, physical blows, and fiery rock projectiles. Its wall-scaling abilities allow for surprise attacks from above.

Arkveld

Arkveld monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon

Known as the "White Wraith," this unique Wyvern may possess flight capabilities. Highly nimble on the ground, it utilizes its wing chains for whip-like strikes and constricting attacks.

Balahara

Balahara monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains Type: Leviathan Element: Water

This Leviathan inhabits the sands of Windward Plains, employing quicksand traps and wall-clinging tactics. Often found in groups, it uses water-based mud projectiles.

Ceratonoth

Ceratonoth monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains Type: Herbivore Element: TBD

Resembling a pangolin with three large back spikes, this docile Herbivore is often found in packs. Despite its generally peaceful nature, it can use its spikes for electrical defense.

Chatacabra

Chatacabra monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains Type: Amphibian Element: TBD

This large amphibian uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs, creating powerful attacks. Whip-like tongue attacks and powerful bites add to its arsenal.

Congalala

Congalala monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2

This monkey-like Fanged Beast's behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be seen, but it's known for its docile nature around herbivores, turning aggressive when threatened.

Dalthydon

Dalthydon monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Type: Herbivore Element: None

These Herbivores roam in small groups, typically with their young. They are generally non-aggressive unless provoked.

Doshaguma

Doshaguma monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD

This highly territorial Fanged Beast is aggressive and often found alone or in packs. It utilizes swiping claws, powerful bites, and projectile prey attacks.

Gravios

Gravios monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom

This massive Flying Wyvern possesses stone-like armor, granting it exceptional defense. Its size limits its agility and flight capabilities.

Gore Magala

Gore Magala monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Elder Dragon Element: Earth Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations, Monster Hunter Rise

This unique Elder Dragon, lacking eyes, relies on pollen-like scales for detection. It wields the Frenzy Virus and employs slash and grapple attacks.

Gypceros

Gypceros monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Bird Wyvern Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom

This Bird Wyvern uses its head crest to emit disorienting flashes. Its shock-resistant hide contrasts with its vulnerable tail, and it can inflict poison.

Hirabami

Hirabami monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Iceshard Cliffs Type: Leviathan Element: Ice

This Leviathan levitates using a wind-catching membrane, often hanging from ceilings. It utilizes ice projectiles and can be found in packs of three.

Lala Barina

Lala Barina monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Scarlet Forest Type: Temnoceran Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis

This arachnid-like Temnoceran features a vibrant red rose-like thorax when aggressive. It uses scarlet silk for immobilization and damage, alongside claw and fang attacks.

Nerscylla

Nerscylla monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Temnoceran Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations

This four-legged arachnid-like Temnoceran boasts long claws, strong fangs, and crystallized poison spikes. Its durable webs are a significant threat.

Nu Udra

Nu Udra monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Oilwell Basin Type: TBD; resembles an octopus Element: Fire

This massive octopus-like apex predator of the Oilwell Basin appears during the Firespring event. It uses tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, capable of burrowing and squeezing through crevices.

Quematrice

Quematrice monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains Type: Brute Wyvern Element: Fire

This highly mobile Brute Wyvern utilizes the flammable oil from its tail for sweeping fire attacks.

Rampopolo

Rampopolo monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Oilwell Basin Type: Brute Wyvern Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison

This unique Brute Wyvern possesses a proboscis-like beak and a long tongue for whip attacks. Its body contains sacs filled with poisonous gas.

Rathalos

Rathalos flying in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Every Monster Hunter game

The iconic mascot of the Monster Hunter franchise, this Flying Wyvern uses fire projectiles and poisonous tail attacks.

Rathian

Rathian monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: TBD Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Every Monster Hunter game

Rathalos's female counterpart, this Flying Wyvern employs similar attacks, including fire projectiles and poisonous tail barbs.

Rey Dau

Rey Dau monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Windward Plains Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Lightning

The apex predator of Windward Plains, Rey Dau harnesses lightning during Sandtide storms, using its horns to conduct electrical attacks.

Uth Duna

Uth Duna monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Scarlet Forest Type: Leviathan Element: Water

This Leviathan patrols the Scarlet Forest, particularly active during heavy downpours. Its speed and water-element attacks make it a formidable foe.

Yian Kut-Ku

Yian kut-ku monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Location: Scarlet Forest Type: Bird Wyvern Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom

This Bird Wyvern is easily recognizable by its ear frills and underbite. Its speed and flame projectiles from its mouth make it a dangerous opponent, often found in packs.

This concludes the currently revealed Monster Hunter Wilds monsters. Stay tuned for further updates and guides!