All monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds and their weaknesses

Exactly how many monsters are in Monster Hunter Wilds? Monsters, of course, form the backbone of Monster Hunter Wilds, and in addition to a number of familiar faces from previous games (some reaching as far back as the very first generation of Monster Hunter games), there's a very respectable number of inventive new enemies to face in the Forbidden Lands.

In the guide below, we'll reveal exactly how many monsters there are in Monster Hunter Wilds, and then go through the full list of all monsters in the game - including the Mizutsune, the latest monster added with Title Update 1. We'll also point out which of the large monsters are considered Apex predators of their region; all possible variants such as Tempered, Arch-Tempered, and Frenzied monsters; and we'll even discuss any upcoming monsters to be added in post-release content updates.

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How many monsters are in Monster Hunter Wilds?

There are currently 48 monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, with 30 large monsters and 18 small monsters. There are also 66 Endemic Life species, and 20 Aquatic Life species, though these are not considered "monsters".

Below is the full list of all 30 large monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with their regions, weaknesses, and when you first encounter them.

Full Monster Hunter Wilds monster list

In addition to the above list, there are plenty of small monsters too. Here's the full list of all 18 small monsters:

• Bulaqchi (Plains)
• Baunos (Plains)
• Ceratonoth (Plains)
• Dalthydon (Plains, Forest)
• Talioth (Plains)
• Gajios (Plains, Forest)
• Piragill (Forest)
• Vespoid (Forest, Basin, Cliffs, Wyveria)
• Conga (Forest)
• Harpios (Forest, Basin)
• Kranodath (Basin)
• Gelidron (Basin)
• Nerscylla Hatchling (Cliffs)
• Comaqchi (Cliffs)
• Blango (Cliffs)
• Porkeplume (Cliffs, Wyveria)
• Rafma (Cliffs, Wyveria)
• Guardian Seikret (Wyveria)

Below we'll introduce all 30 large monsters in MH Wilds in the order you'll first encounter them in the main story.

Chatacabra

• Species: Amphibian
• Region: Windward Plains
• Base HP: 4,000
• Weak To: Thunder, Poison, Paralysis, Stun

Chatacabra is the first large monster you'll properly hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds. Located in the Windward Plains, it's a big ol' toad with a number of slow and telegraphed attacks to get you used to combat. The Chatacabra is easily the weakest large monster in the game, so you'll soon move beyond it to larger prey.

Quematrice

• Species: Brute Wyvern
• Region: Windward Plains, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,000
• Weak To: Water, Poison, Paralysis

While most monsters are most dangerous at the front, the Quematrice's "problem end" is its backside. This angry fire-aligned Windward Plains chicken has two primary attacks - a little peck, and a great whallopping sweep of its fire-emitting tail. Spend a couple of minutes learning the timings though, and you'll find the Quematrice doesn't have much more to offer beyond the Chatacabra. If you get stuck though we have a guide on how to beat Quematrice.

Lala Barina

• Species: Temnoceran
• Region: Scarlet Forest, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,000
• Weak To: Fire, Stun

The spider-like Lala Barina lives deep in the Scarlet Forest, and the name of its game is paralysis. It loves to dance about, shooting out clouds of florets which float through the air and paralyse what they touch. The Lala Barina can be tricky to pin down, especially in its nest where its Hatchlings can distract you. Fortunately, its health pool isn't massive. If you're struggling to defeat the horrifying boss, check out our guide on how to beat Lala Barina.

Congalala

• Species: Fanged Beast
• Region: Scarlet Forest, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,000
• Weak To: Fire, Ice

The pink-furred giant ape known as Congalala likes to stink up the Scarlet Forest and anyone in it. It can expel clouds of stench from both ends, and if you're caught in the clouds, it'll temporarily stop you from using consumables and other items. It's small but aggressive, and often surrounded by its even smaller kin, the Conga. Struggling with the fight? Here's how to beat Congalala.

Balahara

• Species: Leviathan
• Region: Windward Plains
• Base HP: 4,400
• Weak To: Thunder, Paralysis

Balahara are the first large monsters you see with your own hunter's eyes in Monster Hunter Wilds; they're the giant sand-dwelling snakes that you see chasing the girl in the Windward Plains before facing the Chatacabra. These creatures have an annoying tendency to burrow, but you can often force them above ground with a Screamer Pod or Sonic Bomb.

Doshaguma

• Species: Fanged Beast
• Region: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,800
• Weak To: Fire, Thunder

The Doshaguma is a large furred monster often found in packs, led by an Alpha Doshaguma which is bigger and stronger than the rest. Some very strong bite and swipe attacks make it a dangerous creature to underestimate, although if you focus its belly, it can get injured quite easily.

Uth Duna

• Species: Leviathan (Apex)
• Region: Scarlet Forest
• Base HP: 5,500
• Weak To: Thunder

Uth Duna is the first truly fearsome monster you'll encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds. The Apex predator of the Scarlet Forest (yes, you encounter this one before the Plains Apex), Uth Duna mostly lives in the water but often comes out to play during Inclemency. It has lots of health, and when angered it generates veil-like protective fins around itself which absorb a lot of damage.

Rompopolo

• Species: Brute Wyvern
• Region: Oilwell Basin
• Base HP: 4,500
• Weak To: Water

The unpleasant-looking Rompopolo acts a bit like a Quematrice that spews poison instead of flames. It stores up poison gas in the various balloon-like sacs along its body, and expels them from its tail. If you see it injecting its tail into the ground, expect a geyser of poison smog to hit you from beneath at any moment.

Rey Dau

• Species: Flying Wyvern (Apex)
• Region: Windward Plains
• Base HP: 5,000
• Weak To: Water, Ice

Rey Dau is the lightning-infused Apex predator of the Windward Plains, and the second Apex you'll encounter in your playthrough. This great monster's strength should be evident from who you see it tangling with at first meeting; it's like an oversized Rathalos with beam attacks that can pretty much one-shot you if you're not careful.

Nerscylla

• Species: Temnoceran
• Region: Oilwell Basin, Iceshard Cliffs, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,400
• Weak To: Fire, Thunder, Paralysis

The Nerscylla is another giant spider (oh joy), this one cropping up in both the Oilwell Basin and the Iceshard Cliffs beyond. It's the monster with the greatest number of ailments to inflict upon you, capable of webbing, poisoning, and sleeping you with its attacks. Watch out for those charge attacks, too.

Hirabami

• Species: Leviathan
• Region: Iceshard Cliffs, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,500
• Weak To: Fire, Thunder, Poison, Sleep

Hirabami are often seen in groups, so bring Dung Pods to separate them. These large flyers live in the Iceshard Cliffs, and attack primarily with their large spiked tail. The tricky part is persuading them to the ground; attack on horseback or use Flash Pods to bring them to the ground, then attack their neck to disable their flying capabilities.

Ajarakan

• Species: Fanged Beast
• Region: Oilwell Basin, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,200
• Weak To: Water, Ice

The aggressive Ajarakan of the Oilwell Basin is a jack-of-all-trades. With a big brutish shell on its back, large limbs for swiping, and a strong tail, they make use of lots of fire and blast attacks and an aura of heat that requires a Cool Drink to tolerate. Come prepared with the Water element!

Nu Udra

• Species: Cephalopod (Apex)
• Region: Oilwell Basin
• Base HP: 5,250
• Weak To: Water

Nu Udra, the Apex predator of the Oilwell Basin, is a roiling black kraken-like monster that lives in the deepest, most lava-filled areas of the Basin. Also known as The Black Flame, its many tentacles are used for large sweeps and long-ranged pokes, though they can also be lopped off over time. When angered it can set itself aflame, so make sure you've got Watermoss ready to cool it off.

Guardian Doshaguma

• Species: Construct
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,800
• Weak To: Fire, Ice, Dragon

The Guardian Doshaguma is a constructed variant of the Doshaguma that lives within Wyveria. It's white-furred, tougher than the average Doshaguma, and capable of harnessing Guardian energy to create large explosions around itself, making head-first attacks risky. Its front half is weak to fire, and its back half, strangely, is weak to ice.

Guardian Rathalos

• Species: Construct
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,000
• Weak To: Dragon, Thunder

The Guardian Rathalos is another constructed monster found exclusively within Wyveria, this one mimicking the familiar airborne fire-breathing attacks of the Rathalos. But as a Guardian, it can also create white energy blasts just like the Guardian Doshaguma. The Dragon element is strong against this one, but you likely won't have access to it for your first meeting.

Jin Dahaad

• Species: Leviathan (Apex)
• Region: Iceshard Cliffs
• Base HP: 7,400
• Weak To: Fire

The fearsome and gigantic Jin Dahaad is the Apex predator of the Iceshard Cliffs, and probably the toughest monster in the game at this point. It has a couple of one-shot attacks that you'll need to pull down ice blocks from the ceiling and hide behind them to avoid. This is a long fight; take out the ridges on its tail, head, and back to weaken its frost attacks. To help you best prepare, we've got a guide on how to beat Jin Dahaad that will come in handy.

Guardian Ebony Odogaron

• Species: Construct
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,000
• Weak To: Water, Paralysis

Another construct of Wyveria, the Guardian Ebony Odogaron is small, lithe, and speedy, with a dangerous tail and claws. Its blast attacks set off the white crystals its attacks leave behind, making it very important that you keep your distance at certain moments. After Jin Dahaad though, this Guardian makes for quite a tame fight.

Xu Wu

• Species: Cephalopod
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,500
• Weak To: Ice, Poison

The eldritch-looking Xu Wu feeds on Guardians in Wyveria. It's a bit like a smaller, more agile version of Nu Udra, but instead of setting itself aflame, Xu Wu likes to hurl golden spears at you when angered. It hates Ice and Poison, so use those status ailments against it as much as possible.

Guardian Arkveld

• Species: Construct
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,200
• Weak To: Dragon

The big bad of Monster Hunter Wilds, Guardian Arkveld (also known as The White Wraith) is another construct, but this one is completely out of control, capable of using its long chain-like appendages to siphon the energy from other monsters. These chains give it a very long reach, and its swift movements and high damage make this a challenging fight. Attack the chains with physical damage to break them over time.

Zoh Shia

• Species: Construct
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 9,000
• Weak To: Dragon

Zoh Shia is the last boss you'll face before the credits roll, but don't worry - there's plenty more to discover after this point, which considerably extends how long it takes to beat Monster Hunter Wilds. This massive monster has a huge health pool, and begins the fight covered in ice, before shedding the ice and using fire attacks; then finally, utilising large area-of-effect thunder attacks. As of Title Update 1, you can also fight Zoh Shia as many times as you like, just like every other monster; you just need to reach Chapter 6-2: An Unexpected Summons first.

Yian Kut-Ku

• Species: Bird Wyvern
• Region: Scarlet Forest, Iceshard Cliffs
• Base HP: 3,800
• Weak To: Water, Ice, Thunder

The Yian Kut-Ku, and every monster after this point, only appears once you defeat Zoh Shia and begin Chapter 4 of the main story. This oversized fire-breathing chicken will be familiar to players who grew up with the early Monster Hunter games. Watch out for those slow tail swipes and unexpected charge attacks, and make sure you understand how to capture monsters for the first time you see one.

Gypceros

• Species: Bird Wyvern
• Region: Windward Plains, Oilwell Basin, Iceshard Cliffs, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,200
• Weak To: Fire, Ice

The Gypceros is like a Yian Kut-Ku, but a bit more troublesome thanks to the two tricks up its sleeve; poison attacks, and the ability to create a blinding flash with its (breakable) head crest. They appear everywhere except the Scarlet Forest once you've hit Chapter 4.

Rathian

• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Region: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin
• Base HP: 4,500
• Weak To: Dragon, Thunder

The old familiar Rathian is back in Monster Hunter Wilds. The female counterpart to the posterchild Rathalos, the Rathian is a fast and aggressive monster that loves to inflict powerful swipes with its poison tail while in the air.

Rathalos

• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Region: Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 4,500
• Weak To: Dragon, Thunder

The iconic Rathalos can be found in most regions after Chapter 4 begins, and despite being about as vanilla a large monster as you can get, it's no pushover. Rathalos loves to use airborne fire attacks, making it tough to pin down and target with your strongest attacks. Use Flash Bombs and Traps to lock it down.

Gravios

• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Region: Oilwell Basin, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,500
• Weak To: Water, Dragon

Another familiar face, the giant armoured Gravios likes to skulk around the lower reaches of the Oilwell Basin. Its blast attacks are devastating, and its armour is nearly impenetrable - but keep hitting it and eventually you'll expose a vulnerable interior. High sharpness and the water element will get you through this fight.

Blangonga

• Species: Fanged Beast
• Region: Iceshard Cliffs
• Base HP: 4,500
• Weak To: Fire

The Blangonga of the Iceshard Cliffs is small, aggressive, and predisposed to some very annoying backwards kicks. Aside from this, it's an easy fight as long as you bring lots of fire, and clear out its miniature kin, the Blangos, as soon as they appear.

Guardian Fulgur Anjanath

• Species: Construct
• Region: Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,000
• Weak To: Water, Ice, Dragon

The last Guardian you'll encounter in the Ruins Of Wyveria is the Guardian Fulgur Anjanath, a fast-moving T-Rex-esque monster with lots of lightning attacks, and the ever-present Guardian energy blasts. Aim for the head with water or ice and it'll go down without too much trouble.

Gore Magala

• Species: Demi Elder
• Region: Iceshard Cliffs
• Base HP: 5,100
• Weak To: Fire, Dragon

Gore Magala, shadowy enigmas first introduced in Monster Hunter 4, are back in Wilds as the source of the Frenzy Virus infecting the ecosystem. The Gore Magala is very agile for its size, and many of its attacks will inflict Frenzy upon you, forcing you to stay aggressive to counteract it. It's not an easy fight, but fire or the dragon element will help cut down the time spent fighting this abomination.

Arkveld

• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Region: All Regions
• Base HP: 5,200
• Weak To: Dragon

The final fight of the main story is against Arkveld - not Guardian Arkveld, but the true creature, which has found a way to un-extinct itself, for reasons. This fight is very similar to the previous Guardian Arkveld fight, those deadly chainblades being the most dangerous part of the encounter. Focus them until they're broken, and it will make the rest of the fight much easier. If you need any extra help, check out our guide on how to beat Arkveld.

Mizutsune

• Species: Leviathan
• Region: Scarlet Forest, Ruins Of Wyveria
• Base HP: 5,500
• Weak To: Thunder, Dragon

Newly introduced in Title Update 1 is Mizutsune - a colourful water-based Leviathan previously seen in Generations and Rise. It's a gracefully snake-like, bubble-blowing menace which uses a unique status effect known as Bubbleblight. This nasty effect makes you slide around, severely messing up your movement and making it harder to dodge Mizutsune's attacks. You'll first meet Mizutsune in Extra Mission 1: The Whispering Forest and Spirit In The Moonlight; this questline becomes available to you after you reach HR21+.

Upcoming monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

Lagiacrus (?)

This is not yet confirmed, but fans are speculating that the next monster to be added after Mizutsune is the Lagiacrus, because the icon teasing the new monster looks suspiciously similar to this monster from MH3 and Generations. If true, we'll be seeing another Thunder-based leviathan added to Wilds soon with the addition of this fearsome aquatic predator.

All monster variants explained

Nearly every monster in Monster Hunter Wilds can appear in two variants: Frenzied, and Tempered. Both these variants will only start to appear in the world once you've completed Chapter 3 of the main story. A few monsters can also appear in other variants, such as Arch-Tempered, Guardian, or Alpha. Here's the rundown of all the different monster variants.

Tempered Monsters

Tempered monsters are more powerful variants of monsters which have survived for a long while and grown stronger thanks to the countless battles they've fought and won. These variants have considerably more health than their regular counterparts, and deal more damage with their attacks. Defeating Tempered monsters in quests is also the only way you can gain certain unique materials such as Hunter Symbols and Artian Materials.

Every large monster in the game can appear as a Tempered variant, except for Zoh Shia, which is only fought once as part of the main story.

Arch-Tempered Monsters

A step above Tempered Monsters, Arch-Tempered Monster variants were first added in Title Update 1. Currently there is only one monster which can appear in the Arch-Tempered variant: Rey Dau. Just like in Monster Hunter World and Rise, Arch-Tempered monsters feature the same improvements to health and damage as Tempered monsters - but even more so. These monsters are meant to be the greatest challenge in the game.

Frenzied Monsters

Frenzied monsters have been infected with the Frenzy virus which stems from the monster Gore Magala (and therefore, Gore Magala is one of the only monsters for whom you'll never encounter a "Frenzied" version). If a monster is Frenzied, they'll be more immediately aggressive, and more reluctant to escape to another area when damaged. They will also build up a Frenzy status effect on you with their attacks, which increases your damage taken. You can remove the Frenzy status effect and reduce its buildup by attacking repeatedly.

Guardians

Guardians are another variant of monster introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds, but these are different enough to be classed as their own species rather than a regular variant. You'll encounter Guardians in the Ruins Of Wyveria, the final region of the game, which you'll begin to explore in Chapter 3. These constructs act much the same as the monsters they're modelled after, but some of their attacks are infused with explosive blasts of Guardian energy.

The Guardian monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds are:

• Guardian Doshaguma
• Guardian Rathalos
• Guardian Ebony Odogaron
• Guardian Arkveld
• Guardian Fulgur Anjanath

Alpha Monsters

There are several species of large monster which tend to move around in packs, including the Doshaguma, Hirabami, and Yian Kut-Ku. However, so far, only one species is capable of appearing in a large "Alpha" variant: the Alpha Doshaguma. Much like Tempered monsters, the Alpha deals more damage and has significantly more health. It's also physically larger than its regular kin.

Apex Monsters

Apex Monsters aren't a variant, they're just a way of classifying a small handful of monster species as more dangerous and powerful than the rest. Certain monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds are known as Apex Monsters, which means they're at the very top of the food chain in their region. There's a single Apex Monster for each region in the game, and they only appear in the ecosystem occasionally.

here's the full list of all Apex Monsters and where they reign supreme:

• Rey Dau: Apex Monster of the Windward Plains
• Uth Duna: Apex Monster of the Scarlet Forest
• Nu Udra: Apex Monster of the Oilwell Basin
• Jin Dahaad: Apex Monster of the Iceshard Cliffs

It's also likely fair to say that Arkveld is the de facto Apex predator of Wyveria (and of the whole game, really). But Arkveld differs from the others because it can appear in any region, and the game doesn't specifically label it as an Apex, so it doesn't count towards your achievement of hunting Apex monsters.

That wraps up our guide to the entire Monster Hunter Wilds monster list. To properly prepare yourself for all the upcoming fights against these monsters, check out our guides on all the Monster Hunter Wilds weapons and our best weapons tier list, as well as the best starter weapons and best solo weapons. And if you want step-by-step guidance, look no further than our Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough.