Yian Kut-Ku is a Bird Wyvern and a fan favorite returning in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn the general information about Yian Kut-Ku, like its habitat and possible attacks, here!

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Yian Kut-Ku General Information

Type and Known Habitats

Yian Kut-Ku
Known Habitats	・ TBD
Description
TBD

A Bird Wyvern

The Yian Kut-Ku is a Bird Wyvern, a group of monsters who are primarily bipedal, with apperances movements similar to raptors or chickens. Examples of Bird Wyverns from previous games include the Pukei-Pukei, the Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, and the other returning Bird Wyvern Gypceros.

A Fan Favorite

The Yian Kut-Ku is also considered a fan favorite, with many veteran hunters lovingly calling it Kut-Ku Sensei, or Teacher Kut-Ku.

This is due to the fact that in older games, the Yian Kut-Ku served as the first major wall that new hunters had to surpass before making progress in the game.

Will Likely Be in a Monster Herd

Official videos hint that the Yian Kut-Ku will likely be part of a monster herd, where groups of the same monster band together under an Alpha.

You will likely be asked to hunt down a group of Yian Kut-Ku, something even veteran hunters have a hard time in.

How to Beat Yian Kut-Ku

Yian Kut-Ku Monster Fight Tips
Bring Sonic Pods to Disorient It Bring Dung Pods to Make Fights Easier Water Weapons Deal More Damage Avoid its Peck Attack as Much as Possible

Bring Sonic Pods to Disorient It

Yian Kut-Ku has large and sensitive ears, making it vulnerable to Sonic Pods. Using one will disorient the Yian Kut-Ku and force it to stay in place. This gives you a window to attack it without fear of retaliation.

The downside is that once the Yian Kut-Ku recovers from the Sonic Pod, it will immediately enter Rage mode, so be ready for that.

Bring Dung Pods to Make Fights Easier

Since Yian Kut-Ku will likely be part of a monster herd, you might face multiple Yian Kut-Kus. When that happens, using Dung Pods to isolate a single Yian Kut-Ku is vital.

Water Weapons Deal More Damage

Based on previous games, Yian Kut-Kus are weak to Water element weapons. As such, bring Water weapons or Water Ammunition for the Light Bowgun and Heavy Bowgun to easily deal with the Yian Ku-Ku.

Avoid its Peck Attack as Much as Possible

The Yian Kut-Ku's peck attack is one of its most iconic attacks, and can constantly knock you down if you don't get out of the way immediately. When the Yian Kut-Ku prepares its peck attack, either run away, block the attacks, or get behind the Kut-Ku.

Possible Yian Kut-Ku Moves

Yian Kut-Ku Attack Pattern on Previous Games

Although the Yian Kut-Ku was not present in the previous Open Beta, it is possible to guess what its possible moves are based on previous games.

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

List of All Monsters

All Monsters Guides

All Large Monsters

Arkveld	Rey Dau	The Black Flame
Balahara	Doshaguma	Chatacabra
Uth Duna	Lala Barina	Quematrice
Rompopolo	Ajarakan	Yian Kut-Ku
Congalala	Rathalos	Gypceros