The creatures you'll face in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are all formidable and distinctive. Rompopolo stands out as one of the most unusual monsters in the game. If you're seeking strategies, this guide explains how to defeat and capture it.

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How to Unlock Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

Rompopolo is a Brute Wyvern that players first encounter in Chapter 2 during Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields. When you reach the Oilwell Basin region, this monster will appear on your way to Azuz City, and defeating it is essential for progression.

After your initial victory over Rompopolo, its details will be added to your Large Monster Field Guide. You can battle it repeatedly by exploring Oilwell Basin or by accepting the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest from your Tent.

How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

For this fight, equip water-element weapons—likely obtained from Uth Duna in Scarlet Forest—along with fire-resistant armor pieces. Early options include Uth Duna's belt and greaves, with more available from Ajarakan later in the chapter.

Consider crafting defensive items like the Fire Charm I or Defense Charm I. Don't forget to eat before battle for health and stamina boosts.

Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses

This peculiar wyvern uses its gas-inflated body for explosive attacks that can poison hunters. Always carry Antidotes—your Palico may also assist with status cleansing.

Key attacks include:

Arm Swipe – Two close-range claw swipes

Lunge With Arm Swipe – A charging attack combining movement with powerful claw swings

Tail Swing – A sweeping tail attack

Poison Stream or Swipe – Either a linear poison gas spray or a head-swinging charge while emitting poison

Oil Explosion – The monster detonates oil pools by injecting gas with its tail stinger

Charged Oil Explosion – A more powerful version of Oil Explosion that deals massive damage

Should You Kill or Capture Rampopolo?

Near battle's end, you can choose to capture or slay the monster. For capture, wait until your Palico remarks that it's exhausted (indicating low health), then use either Shock or Pitfall Traps. Follow up with Tranq Bombs to complete the capture.

Both methods yield different item rewards—some exclusive to capture, others to kills. Below are the confirmed drop rates:

Low Rank Item Drops

Item Name	Drop Rate
Rampopolo Hide	25% (Wound Destroy – 80%) (Body Carve – 35%)
Rampopolo Claw	15% (Foreleg Broken – 100%) (Body Carve – 20%)
Rampolpolo Beak	22% (Broken Head – 40%) (Body Carve – 30%)
Spotted Poison Hide	10% (Broken Head – 60%) (Broken Back – 60%) (Broken Tail – 60%) (Wound Destroy – 20%) (Body Carve – 15%)
Poison Sac	20%
Rampopolo Certificate	8%

High Rank Item Drops

Item Name	Drop Rate
Rampopolo Hide+	10% (Wound Destroyed – 80%) (Body Carve – 15%)
Rampopolo Claw+	15% (Broken Foreleg – 100%) (Body Carve – 20%)
Rampopolo Beak+	22% (Broken Head – 40%) (Body Carve – 27%)
Spotted Poison Hide+	10% (Broken Head – 60%) (Broken Back – 60%) (Broken Tail – 60%) (Wound Destroyed – 20%) (Body Carve – 15%)
Toxin Sac	20%
Wyvern Gem	3% (Body Carve – 5%)
Rompopolo Certificate S	8%

This covers everything you need to know about defeating Rompopolo. For more *Monster Hunter Wilds* content, check out our guide on maximizing your hunter rank.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.