The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with an exciting array of new and familiar monsters, each offering unique challenges for hunters to tackle. Here's a comprehensive look at the monsters revealed so far, providing you with all the essential details to prepare for your thrilling hunts.
Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently known to roam the Forbidden Lands in Monster Hunter Wilds. This includes both newcomers and beloved returning monsters from previous entries in the franchise. We'll keep this list updated as more information becomes available upon the game's release.
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is distinguished by the fiery protrusions cascading along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggressive nature, Ajarakan employs flaming magma attacks, physical strikes, and can hurl flaming rocks. Its ability to scale walls and launch aerial attacks adds to its formidable presence.
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster that may be capable of flight with its clawed wings. It's exceptionally nimble on the ground, using its wing chains for whip-like attacks and to constrict foes within its tendrils.
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a Leviathan-type monster, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains. It uses quicksand traps, can cling to walls, and may work in groups to take down larger prey. Its water-based attacks include mud-style projectiles.
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, an Herbivore resembling a pangolin with three large spikes along its back, is generally docile and found in packs. While slow, it can use its spikes to conduct electrical attacks as a defense mechanism.
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
The Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stones for powerful attacks. Its tongue also serves as a whip, and it charges with its mouth open for biting attacks.
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a monkey-like Fanged Beast, is usually docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its fire-based attacks and behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remain to be fully explored.
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, found in small groups in the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, are generally non-aggressive unless provoked. They often travel with their young.
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
The territorial and aggressive Doshaguma can be encountered alone or in packs. It uses claw swipes, powerful bites, and may throw prey corpses at foes.
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, is less nimble and has limited flight capabilities due to its size and weight.
Monster Type: Elder Dragon
Element: Earth
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations, Monster Hunter Rise
Gore Magala, an eyeless Elder Dragon with six limbs, uses pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings. It wields the Frenzy Virus and specializes in slash and grapple attacks.
Monster Type: Bird Wyvern
Element: None; can inflict Poison
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
The Gypceros uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable, particularly to fire, and it can inflict poison.
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, sometimes appearing in packs of three.
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, an arachnid-like Temnoceran with a fluffy thorax resembling a red rose, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes along with claw and fang attacks.
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: None; can inflict Poison
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations
Nerscylla, with its arachnid appearance and four legs, uses long front claws, strong fangs, and crystallized poison spikes. It spins durable webs to trap its prey.
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. It can burrow underground or squeeze through crevices.
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: Fire
Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, uses the flammable oil from its tail to ignite its surroundings and deliver sweeping fire attacks.
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, residing in the Oilwell Basin, uses its proboscis-like beak and long tongue for whip attacks. Its body contains sacs filled with poisonous gas.
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 projectiles and poison attacks from its tail.
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 flame projectiles and poisonous barbs from her tail.
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Lightning
Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning through its horns during Sandtide storms.
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, uses water-element attacks to stun hunters and gain an advantage during heavy downpours.
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, uses flame projectiles from its mouth and is often found in packs.
This comprehensive list covers all the monsters revealed so far in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Stay tuned to The Escapist for the latest news, guides, and pre-order bonuses related to the game.