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Monster Hunter Wilds

Arena: Chatacabra Quest and Rewards

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This is a complete guide on the Arena: Chatacabra for Monster Hunter: Wilds. Read on to see the full guide on how to beat Chatacabra in the Arena, how to get A Rank, armor and weapon loadouts, and so much more!

How to Get A Rank

Tips to Get A Rank


Light Bowgun for Solo

Best Weapon Set for Solo
Ajara Shellgun I IconAjara Shellgun I
▼Set C: Light Bowgun▼

If you're tackling this Arena Quest solo, we recommend using Set C with the Light Bowgun as your primary weapon. This setup allows you to pelt it at a consistent rate from a distance, which works well against the Chatacabra’s mostly short-range attacks.

Begin the fight by unloading Thunder Ammo, focusing your shots on its head and tongue, as these are its primary weak points to the element.

Once your Thunder Ammo is depleted, switch to Spread Ammo to maintain pressure and deal damage across a wider area.

Light Bowgun Weapon Guide

Focus Strike On Monster Downtime

Since it's important to consistently pressure the Chatacabra, we recommend using Focus Strike shots during moments when it's recovering from a charged attack, especially after an Overhead Smash.

This window gives you the perfect opportunity to line up your shots cleanly, particularly if you've been maintaining a good distance between yourself and the Monster.

Long Sword and Dual Blades for Multiplayer

Best Weapon Set for Multiplayer
Hope Edge IIIHope Edge III
▼Set B: Long Sword▼
Barina Faucilles IIBarina Faucilles II
▼Set C: Dual Blades▼

In Multiplayer, the most effective weapon combo is Set B and Set C, using the Long Sword and Dual Blades as your primary choices. Both players should focus their attacks on the Chatacabra’s tongue and head to deal the highest sever damage and maintain constant pressure.

The Long Sword user should prioritize building up their red gauge to unleash consistent Crimson Slash damage, while the Dual Blades user supports with fast, agile strikes, making the most of Perfect Dodge to boost their overall damage output.

Long Sword Deals Focus Strike Damage

When running this duo, ensure the Long Sword user is the one consistently landing Focus Strike hits on the Chatacabra, as its damage output surpasses that of the Dual Blades, making it the more effective choice for sustained damage.

Keep Damage Up

For all Arena Quests, maintaining a steady stream of DPS is key to securing an A Rank. Minimize downtime wherever possible by avoiding getting knocked down, limiting item consumption, and only sharpening your weapon when absolutely necessary.

Always keep the pressure on the Monster and capitalize on every opening and weapon-specific ability to maximize damage output!

How to Unlock Arena: Chatacabra

Only Playable from HR 16 or Higher

Grand Hub Quest Counter

To proceed with the Arena: Chatacabra quest, you'll need to be at least HR 16 to be able to take on the quest at the Grand Hub.

Hunter Rank Farm Guide and Unlocks

Arena: Chatacabra Overview

Basic Information

Monsters
Time 50 mins. Type Slaying
Client Ricardo Reward Money 12240
Difficulty H★4 Region Wounded Hollow
Objective Slay the Chatacabra
Conditions ・HR 16 or higher
・Up to 2 players
Failure ・Time expires
・Faint 9 times
Support Hunter ・Alessa/Lance
Available Weapons
Set A
Arena: Chatacabra Icon Arena: Chatacabra Icon
Set B
Arena: Chatacabra Icon Arena: Chatacabra Icon
Set C
Arena: Chatacabra Icon Arena: Chatacabra Icon

Active Monsters

ChatacabraChatacabra

Rank Clear Times

A Rank 03'30"00
B Rank 15'00"00
C Rank 50'00"00

Arena: Chatacabra Quest Equipment

Weapons and Armor
Set A:
Great Sword
Hunting Horn
Set B:
Long Sword
Gunlance
Set C:
Dual Blades
Light Bowgun

Set A: Great Sword/Hunting Horn

Weapons
Hope Blade IIIHope Blade III
Great Sword
Hope Horn IIIHope Horn III
Hunting Horn
Armor Items
Potion x10
Mega Potion x10
Ration x10
Max Potion x2
・Paralysis Knife x5
Talisman Mantle
・None
Decorations
・None

Set B: Long Sword/Gunlance

Weapons
Hope Edge IIIHope Edge III
Long Sword
Rompo Piercer IRompo Piercer I
Gunlance
Armor Items
Potion x10
Mega Potion x10
Ration x10
Max Potion x2
・Paralysis Knife x5
Pitfall Trap x1
Talisman Mantle
・None
Decorations
・None

Set C: Dual Blades/Light Bowgun

Weapons
Barina Faucilles IIBarina Faucilles II
Dual Blades
Ajara Shellgun I IconAjara Shellgun I
Light Bowgun
Armor Items
Potion x10
Mega Potion x10
Ration x10
Max Potion x2
Talisman Mantle
・None
Decorations Bowgun Ammo
・None
Normal Ammo
Pierce Ammo
Spread Ammo
Thunder Ammo x60

Arena: Chatacabra Monsters

Chatacabra Weakness

ChatacabraChatacabra
Sever Icon Blunt Icon Shot Icon
Chatacabra Sever Weakness Chatacabra Blunt Weakness Chatacabra Shot Weakness
Fire Icon Water Icon Thunder Icon Ice Icon Dragon Icon
Chatacabra Fire Weakness Chatacabra Water Weakness Chatacabra Thunder Weakness Chatacabra Shot Weakness Chatacabra Shot Weakness

Arena: Chatacabra Rewards

Quest Rewards

Rewards

Get More Rewards with Higher Ranking

Do note that you'll be able to get more quest rewards if you're able to log a faster clear time and get a higher score after the hunt.

List of All Items and Materials

Armor Sets and Pieces

The Chata Coin item that you can obtain from this quest can be used to craft the Guild Cross α and Clerk α armor sets.

Additionally, if you're able to get a B ranking or higher, you'll unlock be able to craft the Gourmand's Earring α armor piece.

List of All Armor and Armor Sets

Armorcharm and Powercharm

An Armorcharm and Powercharm can be obtained from any Arena Quest. There is no need to complete the quest to get them, as you can simply start the battle then exit immediately to receive the items.

Armorcharm and Powercharm Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

Monster Hunter Wilds - Quests

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Monster Hunter Wilds - Assignment QuestsAssignment Quests Monster Hunter Wilds - Optional Quests Optional Quests
Monster Hunter Wilds - Event QuestsEvent Quests Monster Hunter Wilds - Field Survey QuestsField Survey History
Monster Hunter Wilds - InvestigationInvestigation Quests Monster Hunter Wilds - Arena QuestsArena Quests
Monster Hunter Wilds - Challenge Quests Challenge Quests Monster Hunter Wilds - Free Challenge Quests Free Challenge Quests

List of Arena Quest

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