The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are teeming with a thrilling mix of new and beloved monsters, each offering unique challenges for hunters to overcome. Here's a comprehensive look at the creatures you can expect to encounter in this expansive world:

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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 roam the Forbidden Lands in Monster Hunter Wilds. This list includes both fresh faces and familiar foes from previous entries in the franchise. As more details and creatures are unveiled, we'll keep this guide updated to reflect the full roster and their detailed stats.

Ajarakan

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast, embodies the agility of a monkey with fiery protrusions cascading down its back. Known for its swiftness and aggression, Ajarakan unleashes a barrage of flaming magma attacks, physical blows, and even hurls flaming rocks at its adversaries. Its ability to scale walls and launch surprise attacks from above makes it a formidable foe.

Arkveld

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?) Element: Dragon Dubbed the "White Wraith" by hunters, Arkveld is a mysterious wyvern that might take to the skies with its clawed wings. On the ground, it's remarkably agile, using its wing chains to whip and constrict its enemies, making it a challenging opponent to face.

Balahara

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sandy expanses of the Windward Plains, employing quicksand traps and wall-clinging tactics to ambush its prey. Often seen in groups, they use water-based mud projectiles to overwhelm larger monsters, showcasing their cooperative hunting strategy.

Ceratonoth

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Herbivore Element: TBD Resembling a pangolin with three large spikes along its back, the Ceratonoth is a docile Herbivore found in the Windward Plains. Although slow, it can defend itself with electrical attacks generated by its spikes, deterring potential predators.

Chatacabra

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Amphibian Element: TBD The Chatacabra is a large amphibian that uses its adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stone, enhancing its attack power. Its strong tongue also serves as a whip, and it charges at hunters with its mouth open, ready to deliver devastating bites.

Congalala

Location: TBD Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: Fire Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 2 Congalala, resembling a monkey, is typically docile and socializes with herbivores. However, when threatened, it can become fiercely aggressive, making it a challenging Fanged Beast to encounter.

Dalthydon

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Herbivore Element: None Dalthydons, found in the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, are peaceful Herbivores that travel in small groups with their young. They only become aggressive when provoked, showcasing their generally non-confrontational nature.

Doshaguma

Location: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Fanged Beast Element: TBD The territorial Doshaguma, a Fanged Beast, roams the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, either alone or in packs. Known for their aggression, they use claw swipes, powerful bites, and even throw the corpses of their prey at opponents.

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 protected by stone-like armor, offering robust defense against attacks. Its size limits its agility, but its limited flight capabilities still make it a formidable presence.

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, lacks eyes but uses pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings. It wields the dangerous Frenzy Virus and specializes in slash and grapple attacks, making it a unique and challenging adversary.

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 crest to emit disorienting flashes and has a shock-resistant hide. Its tail is vulnerable to fire, and it can disperse poisonous globs, adding a layer of complexity to battles against it.

Hirabami

Location: Iceshard Cliffs Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Ice Hirabami, a Leviathan, can levitate using a wind-catching membrane on its neck and often hangs from rock arches or cave ceilings. It specializes in ice projectile attacks and can be found in packs of three, adding to its threat level.

Lala Barina

Location: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: TBD; Capable of Paralysis Lala Barina, a Temnoceran resembling an arachnid, uses scarlet-colored silk to immobilize foes and inflict damage. Its fluffy thorax resembles a red rose when aggressive, enhancing its intimidating appearance.

Nerscylla

Location: TBD Monster Type: Temnoceran Element: None; can inflict Poison Previous Appearance: Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations Nerscylla, another Temnoceran, resembles an arachnid with four legs and long front claws. It uses its silk to spin durable webs, making it a tricky opponent to escape from, especially with its crystallized poison spikes.

Nu Udra

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: TBD; resembles an octopus Element: Fire The Nu Udra, a massive octopus-like monster, is the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin. It uses oil-based fire attacks and its tentacles for grappling, often appearing during the Firespring event to ambush hunters.

Quematrice

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: Fire Quematrice, a Brute Wyvern, uses the flammable oil from its tail to ignite anything it touches, unleashing sweeping fire attacks on its adversaries, showcasing its incredible mobility and danger.

Rampopolo

Location: Oilwell Basin Monster Type: Brute Wyvern Element: TBD; Can inflict Poison Rampopolo, another Brute Wyvern, resides in the Oilwell Basin with its unique proboscis-like beak and long tongue for whip attacks. Its body contains sacs of poisonous gas, adding another layer of threat to encounters.

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 Monster Hunter series, is a Flying Wyvern known for its fire projectile and poison attacks. As the male counterpart to Rathian, it remains a formidable and recognizable challenge.

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, making her an equally challenging Flying Wyvern to face in the wild.

Rey Dau

Location: Windward Plains Monster Type: Flying Wyvern Element: Lightning Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning during Sandtide storms. Using its horns as conduits, it unleashes powerful electrical attacks, making it a dangerous foe to encounter.

Uth Duna

Location: Scarlet Forest Monster Type: Leviathan Element: Water Uth Duna, the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, thrives during heavy downpours. Its speed and water-element attacks increase in higher waters, allowing it to stun hunters and mitigate their damage effectively.

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 known for its ear frills and underbite bill. It moves swiftly and uses flame projectiles from its mouth, often found in packs in the Scarlet Forest.

That concludes the current list of Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Stay tuned to The Escapist for all the latest news, guides, and pre-order bonuses related to the game.