This comprehensive list features all 29 large monsters found in Monster Hunter Wilds, including direct links to individual monster guides. These detailed pages provide valuable insights into each monster’s weaknesses, strategies for combat, material drops, and more. Every monster listed below can be found in the world of MH Wilds, and they are presented in the order they typically appear throughout the game.
Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds are grouped by category and gradually become available as players advance through the main storyline. Some creatures are exclusive to exploration and Side Missions rather than being part of the main quest. As players hunt and gather materials from these monsters, new weapons and armor sets become available for crafting. Each monster is characterized by its own ecological niche, behavior, and vulnerabilities. For those having trouble with any encounter, individual monster pages offer in-depth support.
Complete Monster Roster in MH Wilds
Here is the full list of large monsters, along with their corresponding visual icons. Highlighted names represent creatures making their debut in Monster Hunter Wilds, not including variant forms of previously known monsters.
Arkveld (the White Wraith)
Chatacabra
Doshaguma
Lala Barina
Rey Dau
Chatacabra – A newly introduced amphibian species.
Quematrice – A powerful Brute Wyvern with fiery capabilities.
Lala Barina – A unique arachnid-like Temnoceran.
Congalala – A returning Fanged Beast.
Balahara – A sand-dwelling Leviathan.
Doshaguma – Fanged Beast known to travel in packs.
Uth Duna – Apex Leviathan of the Scarlet Forest.
Rompopolo – A toxic Brute Wyvern from the Oilwell Basin.
Rey Dau – A dominant Flying Wyvern during Sandtide.
Nerscylla – A spider-like returning monster.
Hirabami – A floating Leviathan with slicing tail attacks.
Ajarakan – A Fanged Beast that uses heated claws.
Nu Udra – A cephalopod engulfed in flames.
Guardian Doshaguma – A powerful variant of Doshaguma.
Guardian Rathalos – A new take on a legendary creature.
Jin Dahaad – A massive, spine-covered beast from the Iceshard Cliffs.
Guardian Ebony Odogaron – A ferocious and agile variant.
Xu Wu – One of the new large monsters.
Guardian Arkveld – An alternative version of the flagship monster.
Zoh Shia – A large monster of unknown origin.
Yian Kut-Ku – A returning bird-like wyvern.
Gypceros – A monster known for its blinding flash attacks.
Rathian – The female counterpart to Rathalos.
Guardian Fulgur Anjanath – A new electrified variant.
Rathalos – One of the most iconic returning wyverns.
Gravios – A sturdy and powerful creature.
Blangonga – A frosty Fanged Beast.
Gore Magala – The dark, menacing wyvern makes a return.
Arkveld – Monster Hunter Wilds’ central creature.
Mizutsune – Scheduled for release in Title Update 1.
Returning Large Monsters
The following monsters from previous titles reappear in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Rathalos
- Rathian
- Congalala
- Yian Kut-Ku
- Gypceros
- Gravios
- Gore Magala
- Nerscylla
- Blangonga
- Mizutsune (to be added in the first update)
New Monster Variants Introduced
Variants of well-known monsters debut in this title:
- Guardian Ebony Odogaron
- Guardian Rathalos
- Guardian Fulgur Anjanath
Newly Introduced Large Monsters
These creatures are completely new to the Monster Hunter franchise:
- Doshaguma
- Chatacabra
- Balahara
- Quematrice
- Rey Dau
- Lala Barina
- Uth Duna
- Arkveld
- Nu Udra
- Rompopolo
- Ajarakan
- Hirabami
- Jin Dahaad
- Xu Wu
- Zoh Shia
Monster Descriptions
Doshaguma
A Fanged Beast that can be found roaming the Windward Plains in groups. This monster is featured in the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta.
Chatacabra
Native to the Windward Plains, this amphibious creature uses a sticky secretion to coat its body in ore and minerals for protection. It is the first monster faced by players in the Beta version of the game.
Balahara
This Leviathan species is native to the sandy regions of the Windward Plains. Balahara is known for creating quicksand traps to ensnare its prey.
Quematrice
A Brute Wyvern found in the Windward Plains that ignites its tail by dragging it along the ground, making it a dangerous and fiery adversary.
Rey Dau
The top predator of the Windward Plains, Rey Dau appears most often during Sandtide storms. This Flying Wyvern discharges electrical beams with deadly precision and can be encountered in the Beta.
Lala Barina
A spider-like Temnoceran located in the Scarlet Forest. When its thorax opens, it resembles a blooming red flower, making it visually striking and dangerous.
Uth Duna
A vividly colored Leviathan and the Apex Predator of the Scarlet Forest. It is most active during the Downpour and harnesses water-based attacks.
Arkveld
Referred to as the White Wraith, Arkveld serves as the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Wilds. Though its full ecology remains unknown, it’s described as a four-legged creature adorned with both scales and fur, featuring chain-like limbs. It will become available in Open Beta Test 2.
Nu Udra
This octopus-like cephalopod rules the Oilwell Basin as its Apex Predator. It surrounds itself with flames and utilizes fire as its primary offensive element.
Rompopolo
A Brute Wyvern from the Oilwell Basin with a slick, oil-coated body. It emits toxic gas through its elongated tongue and tail.
Ajarakan
A Fanged Beast covered in rugged scales. It generates heat by scraping its claws against its own body and is commonly encountered during Firespring in the Oilwell Basin.
Hirabami
A unique Leviathan equipped with sail-like membranes, allowing it to glide through the air and strike from above with sharp tail attacks. It is the first newly introduced monster in the Iceshard Cliffs.
Jin Dahaad
Little information is currently available about Jin Dahaad. However, a character in a recent trailer expressed shock, asking how a creature could be that large. It resides in the Iceshard Cliffs, moves in a manner similar to a monitor lizard, and features an elongated body with distinct spines.