"Defeat and Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds: Proven Strategies"

Want to master the art of taking down Chatacabra in *Monster Hunter Wilds*? This long-tongued frog monster might be one of your first encounters, but it's definitely worth getting good at hunting it. Let's dive into the strategies for both defeating and capturing this slippery beast.

How to Beat Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Chatacabra's weaknesses include Ice and Thunder, making these elemental attacks particularly effective. It has no resistances but is immune to Sonic Bombs. This frog-like monster primarily uses close-range attacks with its tongue, but can also rush at you if you're too far away. Given its smaller size, weapons like the Bow and Charge Blade might be less effective due to their multi-hit nature being better suited for larger targets.

Most of Chatacabra's attacks are focused around its tongue, making the area in front of it the most dangerous. It also uses its front limbs to slam the ground, a move telegraphed by rearing up. The only notable attack from behind is a sweeping motion with its tongue after raising its head to the sky.

To beat Chatacabra efficiently, stay near its sides and dodge or block when it rears up for a slam. Utilizing its elemental weaknesses will expedite the fight, allowing you to claim your victory and perhaps even a new frog skin hat swiftly.

How to Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing monsters in *Monster Hunter Wilds* follows a standard procedure, and Chatacabra's inability to fly makes it a bit easier. To capture it, equip yourself with either a Shock Trap or a Pitfall Trap and two Tranq Bombs. It's wise to carry one of each trap and eight Tranq Bombs, just in case things don't go as planned.

Engage Chatacabra in combat until its icon on the mini-map shows a small skull, indicating it's limping to a new area for the last time. Follow it to its destination, set up your trap, and lure Chatacabra into it. Once it's trapped, use two Tranq Bombs to put it to sleep, completing the capture process.