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Monster List

This is a list of all confirmed monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out the roster of all confirmed and returning monsters in the order of their appearance, as well as their weakness and habitat!

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Weakness Chart
List of All Large Monsters
List of All Small Monsters
How Many Monsters are There?
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Large Monster Weakness Chart

All Large Monster Weaknesses

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List of All Large Monsters

Large Monsters by Chapter
Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3
Chapter 4	Chapter 5	Chapter 6
Upcoming Monsters

Chapter 1 Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Chatacabra Type: Amphibian


					Habitat: Windward Plains First Encounter: Desert Trotters Description: Chatacabra are large amphibians that use their long tongues to sieze and devour prey, as well as attack hunters!
Quematrice Type: Brute Wyvern


					Habitat: Windward Plains Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Village of Whispering Winds Description: Quematrice use their large tails to spread flammable oil that, when struck, can ignite enemies and the environment.
Lala Barina Type: Temnoceran


					Habitat: Scarlet Forest Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Forest Findings Description: Lala Barina is a large Temnoceran that lives in the Scarlet Forest. It can fire sharp projectiles from its rose-shaped abdomen.
Congalala Type: Fanged Beast


					Habitat: Scarlet Forest Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Forest Findings Description: Congalala are relatively docile Fanged Beasts, but are quick to anger when startled and can be very aggressive if hunters trigger their rage.
Balahara Type: Leviathan


					Habitat: Windward Plains First Encounter: A Hunter's Pride Description: The desert-dwelling Balahara use their sleek bodies to create quicksand to trap unsuspecting prey.
Doshaguma Type: Fanged Beast


					Habitat: Windward Plains Scarlet Forest Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: A Hunter's Pride Description: Doshaguma are large and territorial Fanged Beats that are most commonly seen in packs.
Uth Duna Type: Leviathan


					Habitat: Scarlet Forest First Encounter: Beyond the Deluge Description: The Uth Duna is a Leviathan and the Apex Predator of the Scarlet Forest, and often appears during Downpour.

Chapter 2 Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Rompopolo Type: Brute Wyvern


					Habitat: Oilwell Basin First Encounter: Toward Fervent Fields Description: Rompompolo is a Brute Wyvern that can inject the earth with concentrated gases to create explosions.
Rey Dau Type: Flying Wyvern


					Habitat: Windward Plains First Encounter: The Eye of the Storm Description: Rey Dau is a Flying Wyvern that rules Windward Plains as its Apex Predator and wields powerful electric attacks.
Nerscylla Type: Temnoceran


					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs First Encounter: Hopes of Home Description: Nerscylla are large Temnocerans that use their large claws to strike at prey and is often accompanied by its hatchlings.
Hirabami Type: Leviathan


					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs First Encounter: Hopes of Home Description: Hirabami are Leviathans that can float in the air thanks to wind-catching membranes that furl up like a hood on their necks.
Ajarakan Type: Fanged Beast


					Habitat: Oilwell Basin Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Long-Forgotten Flame Description: Ajarakan are aggressive Fanged Beasts that can hurl burning rocks at monsters and hunters alike.
Nu Udra Type: Cephalopod


					Habitat: Oilwell Basin First Encounter: Long-Forgotten Flame Description: Nu Udra is the Apex Predator of Oilwell Basin and is better known by the locals as The Black Flame.

Chapter 3 Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Guardian Doshaguma Type: Construct


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: The Faithful Keepers Description: TBD
Guardian Rathalos Type: Construct


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: The Faithful Keepers Description: TBD
Jin Dahaad Type: Leviathan


					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs First Encounter: Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained Description: Jin Dahaad is a large Leviathan that rules as the Apex Predator of Iceshard Clliffs. It can shoot a powerful beam of ice from its mouth that can freeze hunters.
Guardian Ebony Odogaron Type: Construct


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Full Circle Description: TBD
Xu Wu Type: Cephalopod


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Full Circle Description: Xu Wu are curious Cephalopod that can launch bladed projectiles from its tentacles.
Guardian Arkveld Type: Construct


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: The Faithful Keepers Description: TBD
Zoh Shia Type: Construct


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Monster Hunter Description: TBD
Guardian Fulgur Anjanath Type: Construct


					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria First Encounter: Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns Description: TBD

Chapter 4 Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Yian Kut-Ku Type: Bird Wyvern


					Habitat: Scarlet Forest First Encounter: New Ecosystems Description: Yian-Kut-Ku are curious Bird Wyvern that possess large beaks and head frills. When threatened, it can shoot flaming projectiles from its mouth.
Gypceros Type: Bird Wyvern


					Habitat: Windward Plains Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs First Encounter: Mysterious Poison Description: Gypceros is a timid Bird Wyvern that can generate a blinding flash from its crest.
Rathian Type: Flying Wyvern


					Habitat: Windward Plains Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin First Encounter: All Hail the Queen Description: The Queen of the Land, these female fire-breathing wyverns are known for their powerful legs and lethal, poison-secreting tails.
Rathalos Type: Flying Wyvern


					Habitat: Scarlet Forest First Encounter: King of the Skies Description: Also known as the King of the Skies, Rathalos are powerful flying wyverns that use poison claws and a powerful fire breath to attack monsters and hunters alike.
Gravios Type: Flying Wyvern


					Habitat: Oilwell Basin First Encounter: Armor Like a Mountain Description: Gravios is a large and slow-moving Flying Wyvern that can unleash a powerful beam of fire from its mouth.
Blangonga Type: Fanged Beast


					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs First Encounter: Blangonga Excursion Description: Blangoga are large and aggresive Fanged Wyvern that function as leaders for packs of Blango.

Chapter 5 Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Gore Magala Type: Demi Elder


					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs First Encounter: Misty Depths Description: Gore Magala are Demi Elders that can inflict monsters and hunters alike with the Frenzy Virus.

Chapter 6 Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Arkveld Type: Flying Wyvern


					Habitat: Windward Plains First Encounter: Description: A monster known as the White Wraith, Arkveld batters foes with its chain-like appendeges that extends from its wings.

Upcoming Monsters

Monster					Weakness
Mizutsune Type: Leviathan

					TBD
					Habitat: Scarlet Forest First Encounter: Title Update 1 Description: Mizutsune is a large Leviathan that can attack hunters with jets of water and bubbles. Avoid his bubbles and take advantage of his Thunder weakness to take down this slippery foe!
Lagiacrus Type: Leviathan

					TBD
					Habitat: Scarlet Forest First Encounter: Title Update 2 Description: Lagiacrus is a returning leviathan that is able to deal Thunderblight and Waterblight.

Arch-Tempered Rey Dau

Rey Dau

Arch-Tempered Rey Dau will be introduced in an 8★ Event Quest dated April 29 - May 20, 2025 (PDT) and April 30 - May 21 (BST), following Title Update 1. Make sure to have your Hunter Rank at HR50 and above to access this quest.

Title Updates Roadmap and Schedule

Zoh Shia High Rank Investigation

Zoh Shia

Zoh Shia will be returning as a High Rank Investigation in the Ruins of Wyveria when Title Update 1 is released on April 3 (PDT) and April 4 (BST), 2025. To be able to hunt this Zoh Shia, your Hunter Rank must be also be HR50 and above.

List of All Small Monsters

All 18 Small Monsters

Monster					Description
Ceratonoth Type: Herbivore
Ceratonoth Type: Herbivore					Habitat: Windward Plains Description: Male Ceratonoths are known for their large herds and use their large spikes to channel any lightning strikes. A male Ceratonoth responds quickly when a large predator attacks and makes an effort to lead his herd to safety.
Dalthydon Type: Herbivore
Dalthydon Type: Herbivore					Habitat: Windward Plains Scarlet Forest Description: Dalthydons are herbivores that live in herds and move between habitats. Dalthydons use their evolved cranial plating as a weapon. They are bred as livestock and play an important role in human life.
Bulaqchi Type: Neopteron
Bulaqchi Type: Neopteron					Habitat: Windward Plains Description: Bulaqchi are Neopterons that inhabit the Windward Plains and use their needle-like mouths to pour digestive juices into carrion to dissolve it for easy consumption.
Gajios Type: Leviathan
Gajios Type: Leviathan					Habitat: Windward Plains Scarlet Forest Description: Gajios are leviathans with distinct snouts that live near water. If the water is deep enough, a Gajios will stay submerged with the tip of its nose exposed, waiting for its prey.
Baunos Type: Wingdrake
Baunos Type: Wingdrake					Habitat: Windward Plains Description: Baunos are winged wyverns that live in the Windward Plains Baunos use their high vantage to scavenge carrion and vibrate their thorax feathers to create a deafening roar.
Talioth Type: Bird Wyvern
Talioth Type: Bird Wyvern					Habitat: Windward Plains Description: Talioths are carnivores that prowl the Windward Plains. Their distinct jaw is designed to grab prey and hunt in packs. Talioths can take on a bigger monster and win by sheer numbers.
Gelidron Type: Amphibian
Gelidron Type: Amphibian					Habitat: Oilwell Basin Description: Gelidron are amphibians commonly found in Oilwell Basin. Subcutaneous slime protects them from getting burned. Gelidron lay ambushes, waiting to snap up prey with their big, meaty tongues.
Vespoid Type: Neopteron
Vespoid Type: Neopteron					Habitat: Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin Description: Vespoids are neopterons with paralyzing poison stingers on their abdomens. Vespoids are attracted to light and hunters can use brightmoss to mark large monsters, which Vespoid will then attack and paralyze.
Conga Type: Fanged Beast
Conga Type: Fanged Beast					Habitat: Scarlet Forest Description: Conga are fanged beasts with pink fur. Conga packs typically consist of females and juveniles. Beware their terrific flatulence, as they will use it to inflict stench on perceived threats.
Nerscylla Hatchling Type: Temnoceran
Nerscylla Hatchling Type: Temnoceran					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs Description: A Nerscylla Hatchling is the larval form of a temnoceran that inhabits the Iceshard Cliffs. At this stage, they cannot use webbing or status ailments like adult Nerscylla.
Comaqchi Type: Neopteron
Comaqchi Type: Neopteron					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs Description: Comaqchi are neopterons that inhabit the Iceshard Cliffs. A Comaqchi's forelegs are well adapted to strike, and they can use their well-developed tail stingers to inject a sleeping agent into their targets.
Rafma Type: Herbivore
Rafma Type: Herbivore					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria Description: Rafma are herbivores that live primarily in cold regions. Rafma form herds with a large alpha at the head. When threatened, the alpha discharges static energy stored in its horn to shock foes and defend the herd.
Harpios Type: Wingdrake
Harpios Type: Wingdrake					Habitat: Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin Description: Harpios are winged wyverns that are identifiable by the long, sharp horn on their heads-which just so happen to make great Slinger ammo. Harpios never attack hunters, choosing instead to stay by the water and prey on fish.
Kranodath Type: Bird Wyvern
Kranodath Type: Bird Wyvern					Habitat: Oilwell Basin Description: Kranodaths are carnivores that prowl Oilwell Basin. A Kranodath's skulls have evolved in a way that lets them expand and contract the plating, and lunge at prey with hammer-like blows.
Piragill Type: Leviathan
Piragill Type: Leviathan					Habitat: Scarlet Forest Description: Piragills are leviathans whose bodies are covered with beautiful scales and sharp blades. A Piragill's speed is unmatched, and those blades will make mincemeat of a hunter that wanders too close.
Porkeplume Type: Bird Wyvern
Porkeplume Type: Bird Wyvern					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria Description: Porkeplumes are bird wyverns that live in herds at the heart of the Ruins of Wyveria. Porkeplumes are extremely timid and will protect themselves against threats by puffing out the bristles on their heads.
Guardian Seikret Type: Construct
Guardian Seikret Type: Construct					Habitat: Ruins of Wyveria Description: Guardian Seikrets are artificial wyverns created by an ancient civilization. Unlike the original Seikret, the Guardian types are aggressive and have sharp, dangerous claws on their unique forelegs.
Blango Type: Fanged Beast
Blango Type: Fanged Beast					Habitat: Iceshard Cliffs Description: Blangos are fanged beast with snow-white pelts. Blango packs work together efficiently to eliminate threats to their territory.

Note that the male and female Ceratonoths are counted as one monster.

List of Small Monsters

How Many Monsters are in Monster Hunter Wilds?

29 Large Monsters and 18 Small Monsters

There are currently 29 Large Monsters and 18 Small Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds for a combined total of 47 Monsters as of the game's launch. This excludes Frenzied and Tempered variants of the current roster of monsters.

Two additional monsters will appear in future Title Updates, with Mizutsune confirmed to return in the Title Update 1 on April 3 (PDT)/April 4 (BST), 2025 and Lagiacrus in next Title Update in Summer 2025.

Upcoming Monsters

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