In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are various biomes you can travel to and explore. Each of these biomes is unique, with its own ecosystem, weather patterns, and specialty monsters to hunt. To become a master hunter, you need to familiarize yourself with what these biomes have to offer. This guide will walk you through all biomes in Monster Hunter Wilds, helping you prepare for your adventures and understand what makes each location special.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Biomes
Before we jump in and check all the biomes available in the game, you have to understand that in Monster Hunter Wilds, each biome offers its own unique challenges, monsters, and rewards. Understanding the environment and preparing for each area’s specific weather inclemency is key to successful hunts. Here are the three weather in available Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Fallow – Resources are scarce in this weather, making monsters more aggressive, but they are also easier to lure.
- Inclemency – A transition phase between Fallow and Plenty, where each region experiences unique environmental changes.
- Plenty – Resources are abundant in this weather, attracting more herbivores and increasing overall monster activity.
Now, let’s check out all five biomes!
1. Windward Plains
The Windward Plains is your introduction to the wild beauty of Monster Hunter Wilds. This expansive region features sweeping desert landscapes and savannas that stretch as far as the eye can see.
| Areas | 17 |
| Pop-Up Camp Spots | 13 |
| Local Settlement | Kunafa |
| Unique Weather | Sandtide (sandstorm and lightning strikes) |
| Monsters | • Arkveld • Balahara • Chatacabra • Doshaguma • Gypceros • Rathian • Rey Dau • Quematrice |
The Windward Plains hosts a diverse range of creatures, including the powerful Arkveld, the agile Rey Dau, and the formidable Balahara. You’ll also encounter familiar faces like Rathian and Gypceros alongside new threats like Doshaguma, Chatacabra, and Quematrice.
When the Sandtide hits, you’ll need to find shelter quickly or risk being caught in deadly lightning strikes. The central village of Kunafa offers refuge during these dangerous weather events.
2. Scarlet Forest
The Scarlet Forest lives up to its name with vibrant red foliage and lush vegetation surrounding crystal-clear bodies of water.
| Areas | 18 |
| Pop-Up Camp Spots | 12 |
| Local Settlement | Wudwud |
| Unique Weather | Downpour (extreme flooding) |
| Monsters | • Congalala • Lala Barina • Mizutsune • Rathalos • Rathian • Uth Duna • Yian Kut-Ku |
The forest is home to the mysterious Uth Duna and Lala Barina alongside returning favorites like Rathalos, Rathian, and the beautiful Mizutsune. You’ll also encounter the bizarre Yian Kut-Ku and the mischievous Congalala. The Wudwuds, a special Lynian tribe, have adapted to life in this region and its extreme weather patterns. They can be valuable allies during your hunts here. They sometimes offer cooking materials for trade as well.
3. Oilwell Basin
The Oilwell Basin stands apart with its vast oil deposits and ancient machinery that create a unique industrial-natural hybrid environment.
| Areas | 18 |
| Pop-Up Camp Spots | 8 |
| Local Settlement | Azuz |
| Unique Weather | Firespring (extreme heat) |
| Monsters | • Ajarakan • Gravios • Gypceros • Nu Udra • Rathian • Rompopolo |
This scorching region is home to powerful monsters like Nu Udra, the rare Rompopolo, and the massive Ajarakan. You’ll also find familiar creatures like Gypceros, Rathian, and Gravios. The local Azuz people use the Everforge to harness the area’s natural resources, but activating it can trigger the dangerous Firespring inclemency.
4. Iceshard Cliffs
The Iceshard Cliffs are a harsh, frozen landscape with sharp, snow-covered peaks and challenging terrain that pushes even the most skilled hunters to their limits.
| Areas | 20 |
| Pop-Up Camp Spots | 7 |
| Local Settlement | None |
| Unique Weather | Frostwinds (extreme cold) |
| Monsters | • Blangonga • Gore Magala • Gypceros • Hirabami • Jin Dahaad • Nerscylla |
This icy region is home to ambush predators like Nerscylla and the fearsome Gore Magala. You’ll also encounter the snow-dwelling Blangonga, along with unique creatures like Hirabami and Jin Dahaad. Even the adaptable Gypceros has managed to survive in this frozen landscape. With no settlements nearby, preparation is key. Be sure to set up pop-up camps in strategic spots to make resupplying easier during your hunt.
5. Ruins of Wyveria
The Ruins of Wyveria are a reminder of a lost civilization, filled with ancient structures and mysterious energy flows that give the area an otherworldly feel.
| Areas | 15 |
| Pop-Up Camp Spots | 6 |
| Local Settlement | Sild |
| Unique Weather | Wyvern’s Stirring (mysterious energy) |
| Monsters | • Ajarakan • Congalala • Guardian Arkveld • Guardian Doshaguma • Guardian Ebony Odogaron • Guardian Fulgur Anjanath • Guardian Rathalos • Quematrice • Xu Wu • Zoh Shia |
This region is unique for its many Guardian monsters – specially created protectors of the ancient Wyverian civilization. You’ll face Guardian Arkveld, Guardian Doshaguma, Guardian Rathalos, Guardian Ebony Odogaron, and Guardian Fulgur Anjanath. The region also hosts regular monsters like Quematrice, Ajarakan, and Congalala, plus the unique Xu Wu and Zoh Shia. The Wyrmways that run throughout this region infuse the ecosystem with mysterious wyvern energy, creating unexpected challenges and opportunities.
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Remember to use the Pop-Up Camps strategically and engage with the local settlements to gain valuable knowledge and resources. As you explore these five diverse regions, you’ll discover that learning about the environment in Monster Hunter Wilds is just as important as learning about your weapon in the hunt for glory.
