If you're planning to hunt in the lands of Monster Hunter Wilds, knowing your prey is half the battle. With 29 large monsters to take down - including both new threats and returning favorites - this guide will help you prepare for every encounter. Let's explore all the monsters you'll face, their elements, weaknesses, and where to find them.
Monster Hunter Wilds features 18 brand-new monsters and 11 returning favorites from previous games. Each has unique attacks, elements, and weaknesses you'll need to understand to hunt effectively. Some are territorial beasts that roam in packs, while others are apex predators that rule entire regions.
Complete Monster List in Monster Hunter Wilds
Here's a table of all large monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, including their locations, elements, and weaknesses:
| Monster | Location | Element | Weakness |
 Chatacabra | Windward Plains | None | Ice, Thunder |
 Quematrice | Windward Plains, Wyveria | Fire | Water |
 Lala Barina | Scarlet Forest, Wyveria | Paralysis | Fire |
 Congalala | Scarlet Forest, Wyveria | Poison | Fire, Ice |
 Balahara | Windward Plains | Water | Thunder |
 Doshaguma | Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, Wyveria | None | Fire, Thunder |
 Uth Duna | Scarlet Forest | Water | Thunder |
 Rompopolo | Oilwell Basin | Poison | Water |
 Rey Dau | Windward Plains | Thunder | Water, Ice |
 Nerscylla | Oilwell Basin, Iceshard Cliffs, Wyveria | Poison | Fire, Thunder |
 Hirabami | Iceshard Cliffs, Wyveria | Ice | Fire, Thunder |
 Ajarakan | Oilwell Basin, Wyveria | Fire | Water, Ice |
 Nu Udra | Oilwell Basin | Fire | Water |
| Guardian Doshaguma | Various | None | Fire, Thunder |
| Guardian Rathalos | Various | Fire | Water, Ice, Dragon |
 Jin Dahaad | Iceshard Cliffs | Ice | Fire |
| Guardian Ebony Odogaron | Various | Dragon | Fire, Thunder |
| Xu Wu | Various | Unknown | Unknown |
| Guardian Arkveld | Wyveria | Dragon | Dragon |
| Zoh Shia | Various | Unknown | Unknown |
 Yian Kut-Ku | Scarlet Forest, Iceshard Cliffs | Fire | Water, Thunder, Ice |
 Gypceros | Multiple Regions | Poison | Fire, Ice |
 Rathian | Multiple Regions | Fire | Thunder, Dragon |
| Guardian Fulgur Anjanath | Various | Thunder | Water |
 Rathalos | Multiple Regions | Fire | Water, Ice, Dragon |
 Gravios | Oilwell Basin, Wyveria | Fire | Water, Ice, Dragon |
 Blangonga | Iceshard Cliffs | Ice | Fire, Thunder |
 Gore Magala | Iceshard Cliffs | Frenzy | Dragon |
 Arkveld | Wyveria | Dragon | Dragon |
Guardian Variants
Several monsters have special "Guardian" variants that bring new challenges. These versions can summon volatile crystals during battle that explode when hit by elemental energy - which can work for or against you in a fight.
Guardian variants include:
- Guardian Doshaguma
- Guardian Rathalos
- Guardian Ebony Odogaron
- Guardian Arkveld
- Guardian Fulgur Anjanath
Notable Returning Monsters
- Rathalos & Rathian: The king and queen of the skies return in Monster Hunter Wilds. These iconic flying wyverns bring their classic fire breath and poisonous attacks. Rathalos focuses on aerial assaults, while Rathian prefers ground-based combat with her poisonous tail.
- Gore Magala: This terrifying elder dragon brings the Frenzy Virus, which can either debilitate you. Gore Magala is blind but hunts using the scales it sheds to track prey.
- Congalala: This pink-furred ape might seem comical, but don't laugh at its toxic flatulence! Congalala can inflict the Stench status, preventing you from using items - which can be deadly in a tough fight.
With 29 large monsters to hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll have your hands full exploring the Forbidden Lands. Each creature provides unique challenges and rewards, so prepare your gear, study their weaknesses, and happy hunting!
