Although the Monster Hunter games have consistently delivered an impressive monster lineup for over a decade, the world of Monster Hunter Wilds is filled with various ferocious creatures. Including peaceful herbivores and fearful dragons capable of manipulating the environment, the game pushes players to be the perfect hunters as they encounter these creatures in combat. The game ensures a thrilling hunting experience by balancing timing and difficulty. Given the various foes in the game, what are the top three monsters that hunters must be prepared to fight?
3. Arkveld the White Wraith
As the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Wilds, Arkveld is known as the White Wraith, lives up to its deadly reputation. Taking center stage in the game’s second beta, this creature remains menacing in the full release. Furthermore, it’s various brutal elemental-based attacks and absurdly wide range forces hunters to constantly adapt their strategies. Like Jin Dahaad, this monster’s massive size doesn’t hinder its surprising agility, which makes it relentlessly challenging to land hits up close.
However, the real danger of fighting Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds occurs when hunters get within its striking range. Specifically, this monster’s wings have chain-like tendrils attached that not only can lash out at unsuspecting attackers but also catch those attempting sneak attacks from behind. Moreover, this creature can unleash its explosive area-of-effect attacks, which means engaging it head-on has a suicidal risk.
What’s more, hunters attacking from other angles may have slightly better odds to get a victory. Careful planning, precise timing, and a healthy dose of caution are advised to overcome this winged beast of destruction.
2. The Hulk-like Monster Jin Dahaad
As one of the most thrilling new additions to Monster Hunter Wilds, Jin Dahaad offers both visually stunning and often dangerous battles. Specifically, Jin’s sheer size poses the biggest challenge for hunters as even a casual brush against it can cause massive damage. However, even though its bulk is impressive, his surprisingly fast speed also keeps hunters on edge. For players to defeat it, environmental traps are essential, but newcomers may be unfamiliar with this particular strategy.
Regarding Jin Dahaad’s arsenal, its multiple area-of-effect attacks can cover a vast radius that forces hunters to keep their distance while attempting to close the gap. Additionally, the monster’s instant-kill attack brings even more intensity as it can use this move repeatedly throughout the battle. Although veterans of Monster Hunter World recognize similarities to Safi’jiiva, those unfamiliar should remain alert. Particularly, for newcomers, its flames are a clear sign that they must immediately seek cover to survive.
1. Gore Magala the Dragon Monster
In Monster Hunter Wilds, the dreaded Frenzy Virus plays an important role in the story. Unfortunately, this item can only appear when facing its creator, Gore Magala, who makes a formidable opponent. For many players, Gore is one of their favorites as its agility can keep hunters on their toes. However, the Frenzy Virus, a mechanic that penalizes players for being overly defensive, makes this dragon incredibly terrifying.
To counter this unique challenge, Monster Hunter Wilds includes special Talismans for players to kill this creature. When Gore Magala is enraged, it becomes even more monstrous. Wielding both close- and long-ranged attacks, this dragon can threaten players from any distance. Due to Gore’s projectiles boasting a deceptively large blast radius, its precision can be a problem for even seasoned hunters. For players to survive this encounter, maintaining a full health bar and staying alert is a must.
The Successful Evolution of Monster Hunter
Newcomers may be put off by the Monster Hunter Series due to its reputation of being impossibly hard to master. For years, however, hardcore fans have relished the challenge that the franchise brings, becoming a niche favorite among them. Capcom has constantly worked to bring in a wider audience beyond its dedicated core of longtime players. As the series continues to evolve and become more accessible, both veterans and newcomers can experience the satisfaction of defeating these legendary beasts.
Regarding Monster Hunter Wilds, the game builds on the accessibility of its predecessor, New Monster World. While hardcore fans are eagerly anticipating battling against terrifying monsters, newcomers are drawn to its promise of being more welcoming. Particularly, when facing the various monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, patience, dedication, and varied strategies are extremely important. That said, this new installment makes the perfect representation of the latest evolution in the Monster Hunter franchise.
