Monster Hunter Wilds: All Monsters Unveiled to Date

The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with an exciting mix of new and familiar monsters, each ready to challenge even the most seasoned hunters. Here's a comprehensive look at all the monsters revealed so far, providing you with a head start on what to expect in this thrilling new environment.

All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds

Below is an alphabetical list of monsters currently known to roam the Forbidden Lands in Monster Hunter Wilds. This list includes both newcomers and returning favorites from previous installments. As the game approaches its release, we'll continue to update this list with the full roster and detailed stats for each creature.

Ajarakan

Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, moves with the agility of a monkey and is distinguished by the fiery protrusions along its back. Known for its speed and aggression, it launches flaming magma attacks, physical blows, and can hurl flaming rocks at its opponents. Its ability to scale walls and attack from above makes it a formidable foe.

Arkveld

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern with clawed wings that may enable flight. On the ground, it's exceptionally nimble, using wing chains for whip-like strikes and constricting its prey with tendrils.

Balahara

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sandy expanses of the Windward Plains, using quicksand traps and mud projectiles to ensnare its prey. Known to work in groups, they can take down larger monsters with coordinated attacks.

Ceratonoth

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is a docile Herbivore found in packs. Though slow, they can defend themselves with electrical attacks from their spikes.

Chatacabra

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stones, enhancing its attacks. It also employs whip-like tongue attacks and dangerous bites.

Congalala

Location: TBD
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, resembling a monkey, is typically docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be seen.

Dalthydon

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons roam in small groups, often with their young, and are not aggressive unless provoked.

Doshaguma

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
Doshaguma, a territorial Fanged Beast, is known for its aggressive behavior and powerful claw and bite attacks. It may also use the corpses of its prey as projectiles.

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 limits its agility and flight capabilities.

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, uses pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings. It wields the Frenzy Virus and specializes in slash and grapple attacks.

Gypceros

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

Hirabami

Location: Iceshard Cliffs
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Ice
Hirabami, a Leviathan, levitates using a wind-catching membrane and often hangs from rock arches. It specializes in ice projectile attacks and can be found in packs of three.

Lala Barina

Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with a rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes and inflict damage with claw and fang attacks.

Nerscylla

Location: TBD
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: None; can inflict Poison
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations
Nerscylla, with four legs and long front claws, uses its crystallized poison spikes and tough silk webs to trap and poison its prey.

Nu Udra

Location: Oilwell Basin
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 and ambush hunters.

Quematrice

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: Fire
Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, ignites its surroundings with oil from its tail, using sweeping fire attacks against its opponents.

Rampopolo

Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, with its proboscis-like beak and long tongue, unleashes whip attacks and poisonous gas from sacs within its body.

Rathalos

Location: TBD
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Every generation of Monster Hunter up to Monster Hunter Wilds
Rathalos, the iconic Flying Wyvern, uses fire projectiles and poison attacks from its tail, embodying the spirit of the series.

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, employs flame projectiles and poisonous barbs from her tail, mirroring her male counterpart's ferocity.

Rey Dau

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Lightning
Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning through its horns during Sandtide storms, making it a deadly adversary.

Uth Duna

Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, patrolling the Scarlet Forest, uses heavy downpours to its advantage, employing water-element attacks to stun and mitigate damage from hunters.

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, with its distinctive ear frills and underbite bill, uses its heightened hearing and flame projectiles to outmaneuver and attack its prey.

That concludes the list of all *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.