The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with a diverse array of both new and familiar monsters, each offering unique challenges and rewards for hunters eager to test their skills. Here's a comprehensive rundown of all the monsters revealed to date, providing a tantalizing glimpse into what awaits in this thrilling new addition to the franchise.

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All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter WildsAjarakanArkveldBalaharaCeratonothChatacabraCongalalaDalthydonDoshagumaGraviosGore MagalaGypcerosHirabamiLala BarinaNerscyllaNu UdraQuematriceRampopoloRathalosRathianRey DauUth DunaYian kut-ku

All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds

Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently known to inhabit the wilds of Monster Hunter Wilds. This roster includes exciting newcomers as well as beloved creatures from previous games. We'll keep this list updated as more monsters are revealed and detailed stats become available upon the game's release.

Ajarakan

Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, boasts cascading flame-like protrusions along its back. Known for its speed, agility, and aggressive nature, it unleashes flaming magma attacks, physical blows, and hurls fiery rocks at its adversaries. It can also effortlessly scale walls to launch surprise attacks from above.

Arkveld

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
Element: Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith" by hunters, Arkveld is a unique wyvern-type monster. Though it may possess flight capabilities with its clawed wings, it's equally adept on the ground. It uses its wing chains to deliver whip-like strikes and constrict foes with its tendrils.

Balahara

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sandy expanses of the Windward Plains in pursuit of prey. It sets quicksand traps, clings to walls, and sometimes collaborates with others to tackle larger monsters. Its primary element is water, which it uses to launch mud-style projectile attacks.

Ceratonoth

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: TBD
The Ceratonoth, an Herbivore resembling a pangolin, is found in the Windward Plains. It's typically docile and travels in packs, sporting three large spikes on its back. Although slow and vulnerable, it can unleash electrical attacks as a defense mechanism.

Chatacabra

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Amphibian
Element: TBD
The Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stones, enhancing its attack power. It also employs its tongue for whip-like attacks and charges at hunters with its gaping maw, delivering dangerous bites.

Congalala

Location: TBD
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a Fanged Beast with a monkey-like appearance, is generally docile and socializes with other herbivores. However, it can become fiercely aggressive when provoked. Its behavior in Monster Hunter Wilds remains to be seen.

Dalthydon

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Herbivore
Element: None
Dalthydons, gentle Herbivores, roam the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest in small groups, often with their young. They're non-aggressive unless provoked.

Doshaguma

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Fanged Beast
Element: TBD
The territorial and aggressive Doshaguma, a Fanged Beast, can be found alone or in packs. They use claw swipes and powerful bites, occasionally throwing prey corpses at foes. Encountering them alone is preferable.

Gravios

Location: TBD
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Gravios, a massive Flying Wyvern, is covered in stone-like armor, providing excellent defense. Its size and weight limit 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, relies on pollen-like scales to sense its surroundings. It wields the dangerous Frenzy Virus and excels 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
The Gypceros, a Bird Wyvern, uses its head crest to emit disorienting flashes. Its shock-resistant hide contrasts with its vulnerable tail, which is susceptible to fire. It can also disperse poisonous globs.

Hirabami

Location: Iceshard Cliffs
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. Specializing in ice attacks, it hurls projectiles and can be found in packs of three.

Lala Barina

Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Temnoceran
Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, a Temnoceran resembling an arachnid, has a fluffy thorax that resembles a red rose when aggressive. It uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes or inflict damage, along 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, a Temnoceran with four legs, features long front claws and crystallized poison spikes. It spins durable webs quickly to trap prey.

Nu Udra

Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus
Element: Fire
Nu Udra, a massive octopus-like creature, is the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin. It appears during the Firespring event, using its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks. It can also burrow underground or squeeze through crevices.

Quematrice

Location: Windward Plains
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: Fire
The Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, uses the flammable oil from its tail to ignite anything it touches, creating sweeping fire attacks.

Rampopolo

Location: Oilwell Basin
Monster Type: Brute Wyvern
Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, a Brute Wyvern, dwells in the Oilwell Basin. It's notable for its proboscis-like beak and long tongue, which delivers whip attacks. Its body contains sacs filled with poisonous gas.

Rathalos

Location: TBD
Monster Type: Flying Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Every generation of Monster Hunter up to Monster Hunter Wilds
Rathalos, the iconic mascot of the series, is a Flying Wyvern known for its fire projectiles and poisonous tail attacks. It's the male counterpart to Rathian.

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, shares similar fire and poison attacks. Her club-like tail delivers poisonous barbs.

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, using the charged air to devastating effect.

Uth Duna

Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Leviathan
Element: Water
Uth Duna, a Leviathan patrolling the Scarlet Forest, thrives during heavy downpours when rivers rise. It uses water-element attacks to stun and mitigate damage, leveraging its speed in higher waters.

Yian kut-ku

Location: Scarlet Forest
Monster Type: Bird Wyvern
Element: Fire
Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
The Yian Kut-ku, a Bird Wyvern, is notable for its ear frills and large underbite bill. It moves quickly and uses its heightened hearing to its advantage, launching flame projectiles from its mouth sac.

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.