The Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* offer a thrilling array of new and familiar monsters for hunters to track and conquer. Here’s what you can expect from the monsters that have been revealed so far.
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All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
- Ajarakan
- Arkveld
- Balahara
- Ceratonoth
- Chatacabra
- Congalala
- Dalthydon
- Doshaguma
- Gravios
- Gore Magala
- Gypceros
- Hirabami
- Lala Barina
- Nerscylla
- Nu Udra
- Quematrice
- Rampopolo
- Rathalos
- Rathian
- Rey Dau
- Uth Duna
- Yian kut-ku
All Monsters Found in Monster Hunter Wilds
Below is an alphabetical list of the monsters currently found in Monster Hunter Wilds, featuring both new additions and returning favorites from previous games. This list will be updated as more details emerge with the game's release.
Ajarakan

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**Location:** Oilwell Basin
**Monster Type:** Fanged Beast
**Element:** Fire
Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast resembling a monkey, is characterized by flame-like protrusions along its back. It's incredibly fast, agile, and aggressive, utilizing magma attacks, physical strikes, and hurling flaming rocks. It can also scale walls to launch aerial attacks.
Arkveld

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**Location:** Windward Plains
**Monster Type:** Extinct; Flying Wyvern(?)
**Element:** Dragon
Dubbed the "White Wraith," Arkveld is a unique wyvern that may possess flight capabilities and is notably nimble on the ground. It uses its wing chains for whip-like attacks and can constrict opponents with its tendrils.
Balahara

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**Location:** Windward Plains
**Monster Type:** Leviathan
**Element:** Water
Balahara, a Leviathan, navigates the sands of the Windward Plains, setting quicksand traps and clinging to walls. It often hunts in groups and uses mud projectiles to attack its prey.
Ceratonoth

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**Location:** Windward Plains
**Monster Type:** Herbivore
**Element:** TBD
Ceratonoth, resembling a pangolin with three large spikes on its back, is a docile herbivore found in the Windward Plains. While slow, it can use its spikes for electrical defense against predators.
Chatacabra

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**Location:** Windward Plains
**Monster Type:** Amphibian
**Element:** TBD
Chatacabra, a large amphibian, uses its strong tongue and adhesive saliva to fortify its limbs with stone for enhanced attacks. It also employs whip-like tongue strikes and charges with wide-open bites.
Congalala

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**Location:** TBD
**Monster Type:** Fanged Beast
**Element:** Fire
**Previous Appearance:** Monster Hunter 2
Congalala, a monkey-like Fanged Beast, is typically docile but can become aggressive when threatened. Its behavior in *Monster Hunter Wilds* remains to be seen.
Dalthydon

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**Location:** Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
**Monster Type:** Herbivore
**Element:** None
Dalthydons are non-aggressive herbivores found in the Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest, often seen with their young.
Doshaguma

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**Location:** Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
**Monster Type:** Fanged Beast
**Element:** TBD
Doshaguma, a highly territorial and aggressive Fanged Beast, is found alone or in packs. It uses claw swipes, powerful bites, and can even throw the corpses of its prey.
Gravios

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**Location:** TBD
**Monster Type:** Flying Wyvern
**Element:** Fire
**Previous Appearance:** Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Gravios, a massive Flying Wyvern with stone-like armor, offers enhanced defense but limited agility and flight capabilities.
Gore Magala

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**Location:** TBD
**Monster Type:** Elder Dragon
**Element:** Earth
**Previous Appearance:** Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations, Monster Hunter Rise
Gore Magala, an eyeless Elder Dragon, uses pollen-like scales to detect its surroundings and wields the Frenzy Virus in its slash and grapple attacks.
Gypceros

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**Location:** TBD
**Monster Type:** Bird Wyvern
**Element:** None; can inflict Poison
**Previous Appearance:** Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Gypceros, a Bird Wyvern, uses its crest to emit disorienting flashes and can disperse poison. Its tail is particularly vulnerable to fire.
Hirabami

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**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. It specializes in ice projectile attacks and is found in packs of three.
Lala Barina

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**Location:** Scarlet Forest
**Monster Type:** Temnoceran
**Element:** TBD; Capable of Paralysis
Lala Barina, resembling an arachnid with a rose-like thorax, uses scarlet silk to immobilize foes and inflict damage with claw and fang attacks.
Nerscylla

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**Location:** TBD
**Monster Type:** Temnoceran
**Element:** None; can inflict Poison
**Previous Appearance:** Monster Hunter 4 (Ultimate), Monster Hunter Generations
Nerscylla, an arachnid-like Temnoceran, uses its long claws and fangs, along with poison spikes, to attack. It can spin durable webs quickly.
Nu Udra

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**Location:** Oilwell Basin
**Monster Type:** TBD; resembles an octopus
**Element:** Fire
Nu Udra, an octopus-like apex predator in the Oilwell Basin, uses its tentacles for grappling and oil-based fire attacks, often appearing during the Firespring event.
Quematrice

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**Location:** Windward Plains
**Monster Type:** Brute Wyvern
**Element:** Fire
Quematrice, a highly mobile Brute Wyvern, uses flammable oil from its tail to ignite its surroundings and create sweeping fire attacks.
Rampopolo

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**Location:** Oilwell Basin
**Monster Type:** Brute Wyvern
**Element:** TBD; Can inflict Poison
Rampopolo, residing in the Oilwell Basin, uses its proboscis-like beak and long tongue for whip attacks and can release poisonous gas from its sacs.
Rathalos

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**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 series, is a Flying Wyvern that uses fire and poison attacks to devastating effect.
Rathian

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**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, employs similar fire and poison attacks to dominate the battlefield.
Rey Dau

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**Location:** Windward Plains
**Monster Type:** Flying Wyvern
**Element:** Lightning
Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains, harnesses lightning through its horns, especially during Sandtide storms.
Uth Duna

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**Location:** Scarlet Forest
**Monster Type:** Leviathan
**Element:** Water
Uth Duna, patrolling the Scarlet Forest, uses water-element attacks to stun hunters and gain an advantage during heavy downpours.
Yian kut-ku

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**Location:** Scarlet Forest
**Monster Type:** Bird Wyvern
**Element:** Fire
**Previous Appearance:** Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter Freedom
Yian Kut-ku, known for its ear frills and underbite, uses its agility and flame projectiles to attack, often found in packs in the Scarlet Forest.
That concludes all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters revealed so far. Stay tuned to The Escapist for the latest news and guides, including details on all pre-order bonuses for the game.