Monster Hunter Wilds features a lineup of 29 monsters, bringing both fresh faces and some familiar favorites back into the mix. Now that the game is out, we can see all the creatures players will come across in the main game. It’s one less than the original MH World, but the variety and well-known names make it exciting.
Wondering what kinds of encounters you can expect in MH Wilds? Let’s explore! We’re only looking at Large Monsters here. While you’re at it, take a peek at our guide on Focus Mode in Monster Hunter Wilds to get the lowdown on an essential combat mechanic.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ monster list

Following are the list of monsters you can explore in Monster Hunter Wilds:
Check out All Monster Hunter Wilds Monsters to know who you are going to face!
All The New And Variant Monsters In MH Wilds
Chapter | Monsters | Main Habitat | Is it a New Monster? |
1 | Chatacabra | Windward Plains | Yes |
1 | Quematrice | Windward Plains | Yes |
1 | Lala Barina | Scarlet Forest | Yes |
1 | Congalala | Scarlet Forest Ruins of Wyveria | No |
1 | Balahara | Windward Plains | Yes |
1 | Doshaguma | Windward Plains | Yes |
1 | Uth Duna | Scarlet Forest | Yes |
2 | Rompopolo | Oilwell Basin | Yes |
2 | Rey Dau | Windward Plains | Yes |
2 | Nerscylla | Iceshard Cliffs | No |
2 | Hirabami | Iceshard Cliffs | Yes |
2 | Ajarakan | Oilwell Basin | Yes |
2 | Nu Udra | Oilwell Basin | Yes |
3 | Guardian Doshaguma | Ruins of Wyveria | New Variant |
3 | Guardian Rathalos | Ruins of Wyveria | New Variant |
3 | Jin Dahaad | Iceshard Cliffs | Yes |
3 | Guardian Ebony Odogaron | Ruins of Wyveria | New Variant |
3 | Xu Wu | Ruins of Wyveria | Yes |
3 | Guardian Arkveld | Ruins of Wyveria | Yes |
3 | Zoh Shia | Ruins of Wyveria | Yes |
4 | Yian Kut-Ku | Scarlet Forest | No |
4 | Gypceros | Windward Plains Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs | No |
4 | Rathian | Windward Plains Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin | No |
4 | Guardian Fulgur Anjanath | Ruins of Wyveria | New Variant |
4 | Rathalos | Scarlet Forest | No |
4 | Gravios | Oilwell Basin | No |
4 | Blangonga | Iceshard Cliffs | No |
4 | Gore Magala | Iceshard Cliffs | No |
4 | Arkveld | Windward Plains | Yes |

Get ready for more monsters coming your way with the next Title Updates! Capcom has already announced that Mizutsune will be back in TU 1, dropping in early April. Plus, this update is also bringing in “a monster that’s even stronger than Tempered.”
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Check out our Monster Hunter Wilds Review if you are wondering whether the game is worth it.