Monster Hunter Wilds Monster Guide: Every Confirmed Monster & How to Beat Them

## Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Monster Guide Capcom has revealed an impressive roster of monsters for Monster Hunter Wilds. Here's a comprehensive guide to every confirmed creature and proven strategies to defeat them. ### Doshaguma — The Alpha Pack Leader **Classification**: Fanged Beast **Element**: None (Raw) **Weaknesses**: Ice ⭐⭐⭐, Water ⭐⭐ **Breakable Parts**: Head, Forelegs, Tail Doshaguma leads packs of smaller monsters and becomes enraged when its pack is threatened. Its massive foreleg slams can one-shot undergeared hunters. **Strategy**: - Target the forelegs to limit its slam attacks - Use Pitfall Traps when enraged to create damage windows - Flash Pods interrupt its charging attacks - Ice element weapons deal bonus damage ### Chatacabra — The Tongue Striker **Classification**: Amphibian **Element**: Water **Weaknesses**: Thunder ⭐⭐⭐, Fire ⭐⭐ **Breakable Parts**: Head, Tongue, Back This giant frog uses its extendable tongue for ranged attacks and can coat itself in water to enhance mobility. Its tongue grab can pull hunters into melee range. **Strategy**: - Stay mobile, avoid standing directly in front - Cut the tongue when extended for bonus drops - Thunder weapons create paralysis openings - Watch for the water-coated charge attack ### Arkveld — The White Wraith (Flagship Monster) **Classification**: Unknown **Element**: Dragon **Weaknesses**: Thunder ⭐⭐, Dragon ⭐ **Breakable Parts**: Wings, Head, Tail, Chain Blades The flagship monster of Wilds, Arkveld wields chain-like appendages that extend its reach. Its white, ghostly appearance and dragon-element attacks make it a fearsome opponent. **Strategy**: - Break the chain blades first to reduce reach - Stay underneath to avoid sweeping attacks - Dragonblight nullifies elemental damage — bring Nulberries - Wait for exhaustion state before committing to combos ### Monster Weakness Table | Monster | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | Poison | Sleep | Paralysis | |---------|------|-------|---------|-----|--------|--------|-------|-----------| | Doshaguma | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | | Chatacabra | ⭐⭐ | ✗ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | | Arkveld | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ### Weather and Season Effects Monster Hunter Wilds introduces dynamic weather: - **Plenty**: Monsters are docile, more endemic life, easier hunts - **Fallows**: Monsters are aggressive, more territorial fights - **Inclemency**: Environmental hazards, monsters use weather to advantage - Affects monster spawn locations and behavior patterns ### FAQ **Q: How many monsters will be in Wilds at launch?** A: Estimated 30+ large monsters, with more added through title updates. **Q: Can I capture all monsters?** A: Most monsters can be captured when weakened. Elder Dragons cannot be captured. **Q: What's the hardest monster revealed so far?** A: Arkveld appears to be the flagship challenge, with veteran hunters comparing it to Nergigante. **Q: Do monsters fight each other?** A: Yes, turf wars return with dynamic interactions between monsters on the map.