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Learn about all monster weaknesses in Monster Hunter Wilds, including the elemental vulnerabilities, abnormal statuses, and more.
Monsters are the bread and butter of any Monster Hunter game, including the latest, Monster Hunter Wilds. While these behemoths can be very intimidating at first glance, most are quite easy to overpower once you know more about them.
All the monsters in the game have their own unique movesets and abilities. Furthermore, as you progress through the game, you will find Tempered variants of said monsters, which exhibit a few new abilities and increased aggression. In addition to that, every monster has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. For instance, Ajarakan, a Fanged Beast akin to Rajang, isn’t vulnerable to fire due to its habitat being the Oilwell Basin. However, it is weak to elements like Ice and Water.
For some monsters, such as the aforementioned Ajarakan, it’s quite easy to determine the weaknesses based on the habitat and the creature’s own elemental properties. However, the same cannot be said about the majority of monsters in the game’s roster. Here’s a list of all monster weaknesses in Monster Hunter Wilds (elemental and abnormal statuses).
Note: This article contains spoilers for Monster Hunter Wilds’ main story and monsters.
All Elemental and Abnormal Status Weaknesses for Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds
There are a total of 29 monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. While all these monsters have their own unique moveset and abilities, some do share the same elemental weaknesses.
For instance, the Guardians, Guardian Arkveld, Zoh Shia, and even the regular, Flying Wyvern Arkveld, are all weak to the Dragon Element. Furthermore, monsters can also have multiple elemental/status weaknesses, such as Chatacabra being weak to Ice, Thunder, Stun, Paralysis, and Poison.
Unlike in Monster Hunter World, elemental damage is a really big deal in Monster Hunter Wilds. While it still fails to measure up to raw damage numbers, elemental can still be quite potent, with the right build. If you plan to go for a Charge Blade or Dual Blades build, knowing the monster’s elemental and status weaknesses is paramount. To aid with that, here’s a list of all monster weaknesses in Monster Hunter Wilds:
| Monster | Elemental Weaknesses | Status Weaknesses | Resistance/Immunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatacabra | Ice Thunder | Stun Paralysis Poison | Dragon Sonic Bombs |
| Quematrice | Water | Paralysis Poison | Fire Sonic Bombs |
| Lala Barina | Fire | Stun | Water Dragon Sonic Bombs |
| Congalala | Fire Ice | — | Sonic Bombs |
| Balahara | Thunder | Paralysis | Water |
| Doshaguma | Fire Thunder | — | Sonic Bombs |
| Uth Duna | Thunder | — | Water Sonic Bombs |
| Rompopolo | Water | — | Sonic Bombs |
| Rey Dau | Water Ice | — | Thunder Sonic Bombs Shock Traps |
| Nerscylla | Fire Thunder | Paralysis | Water Thunder Dragon Sonic Bombs |
| Hirabami | Fire Thunder | Sleep Poison | Ice Sonic Bombs |
| Ajarakan | Water Ice | — | Fire Sonic Bombs |
| Nu Udra | Water | — | Fire Flash Pods Sonic Bombs |
| Guardian Doshaguma | Fire Ice Thunder Dragon | — | Exhaust Sonic Bombs |
| Guardian Rathalos | Thunder Dragon | — | Fire Exhaust Sonic Bombs |
| Jin Dahaad | Fire | — | Ice Sonic Bombs Pitfall Traps |
| Guardian Ebony Odogaron | Water | — | Exhaust Sonic Bombs |
| Xu Wu | Ice | Poison | Dragon Flash Pods Sonic Bombs |
| Guardian Arkveld | Dragon | — | Exhaust Sonic Bombs |
| Zoh Shia | Dragon | — | Exhaust Flash Pods Sonic Bombs Shock Traps Pitfall Traps |
| Yian Kut-Ku | Water Ice Thunder | — | Dragon |
| Gypceros | Fire Ice | — | Thunder Flash Pods Sonic Bombs Shock Traps |
| Rathian | Thunder Dragon | — | Fire Sonic Bombs |
| Guardian Flugur Anjanath | Water Ice Dragon | — | Thunder Exhaust Sonic Bombs |
| Rathalos | Thunder Dragon | — | Fire Sonic Bombs |
| Gravios | Water Ice Dragon | — | Fire Sonic Bombs |
| Blangonga | Fire Thunder | — | Ice Dragon Sonic Bombs |
| Gore Magala | Fire Thunder Dragon | — | Water Flash Pods Sonic Bombs |
| Arkveld (Flying Wyvern) | Dragon | — | Exhaust Sonic Bombs |
How To Inflict Elemental or Status Blight on Monsters
The best way to inflict elemental or status blights is by using said elemental weapon, preferably a fast-hitting weapon type. Dual Blades, Charge Blade, Switch Axe, Light Bowgun, Insect Glaive, Sword and Shield, and Bow are some of the best weapon types for elemental damage. However, even if you’re using something like a Great Sword, you can still deal elemental damage, albeit at a much slower rate and frequency. Another good way to deal with elemental or status blights is using the Slinger.
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