Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter: World

How to Beat Monster List & Details

Conquer every beast in Monster Hunter: World. This guide details monster weaknesses, habitats, and attack patterns to help you hunt effectively.

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Monster List & Details

Welcome, Hunter! This comprehensive section is your ultimate guide to understanding and conquering the diverse fauna of the New World. From the smallest endemic life to the most formidable Elder Dragons, mastering each monster's behaviors, weaknesses, and habitats is key to your success. Use this guide to prepare for hunts, gather essential materials, and become a true master of the hunt.

Great Jagras

The Great Jagras is often one of the first large monsters new hunters encounter, serving as an excellent introduction to Monster Hunter: World's combat mechanics. Don't underestimate this Fanged Wyvern; while relatively docile, it can still pack a punch if provoked.

  • Habitat: Ancient Forest (Areas 1, 2, 4, 6)
  • Weaknesses:
    • Elemental: Fire (3-star), Thunder (2-star)
    • Ailments: Poison (2-star), Paralysis (2-star), Sleep (2-star), Stun (2-star)
  • Breakable Parts: Head, Forelegs, Tail (severable)
  • Strategy:
    1. Initial Encounter: The Great Jagras often begins in Area 1 or 2 of the Ancient Forest. Follow its tracks (scat, claw marks) to locate it.
    2. Exploiting Weaknesses: Focus attacks on its head for maximum damage. When it consumes Aptonoth or Kestodon, its belly will swell. This is a prime target for attacks, and breaking it will cause it to regurgitate its meal, leaving it vulnerable and providing a chance for extra carves (e.g., Jagras Scale, Jagras Hide).
    3. Attacks to Watch For:
      • Body Slam: A slow, telegraphed attack where it rears up and slams its body down. Dodge to the side.
      • Tongue Lash: A quick, short-range attack.
      • Regurgitation: If its belly is full, it might spit out a stream of fluid. This is a good opening to attack its head or flanks.
    4. Recommended Gear: Early game weapons with Fire element are effective. Armor with Defense Boost or Health Boost skills will aid survivability.
    5. Useful Items:
      • Flash Pods: Can briefly stun the Great Jagras, especially useful when it's charging or attempting to escape.
      • Tranq Bombs: Essential for capturing. Bring 2-3.
      • Shock Trap/Pitfall Trap: Use these when the Great Jagras is limping (indicating low health) to capture it.
  • Carves & Rewards:
    • Jagras Scale, Jagras Hide, Jagras Claw, Jagras Fang, Monster Bone S
    • Great Jagras Hide, Great Jagras Scale, Great Jagras Claw, Great Jagras Mane

Pukei-Pukei

The colorful Pukei-Pukei is a Bird Wyvern known for its venomous attacks and deceptive agility. Its ability to store and spit various substances makes it a unique challenge in the Ancient Forest.

  • Habitat: Ancient Forest (Areas 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14)
  • Weaknesses:
    • Elemental: Thunder (3-star), Ice (2-star)
    • Ailments: Paralysis (3-star), Sleep (2-star), Stun (2-star)
  • Breakable Parts: Head, Wings, Tail (severable)
  • Strategy:
    1. Initial Encounter: Pukei-Pukei often starts in the central areas of the Ancient Forest, particularly around Area 6 or 8. Keep an eye out for its distinctive calls.
    2. Poison Management: Pukei-Pukei's primary threat is its poison. Carry several Antidotes or craft Herbal Medicine (Antidote + Blue Mushroom) for faster recovery. Equipping armor with Poison Resistance is highly recommended.
    3. Targeting the Tail: Its tail is a key weak point and can be severed, reducing the range and potency of some of its poison attacks. Focus damage here early in the fight.
    4. Exploiting its Tongue: Pukei-Pukei often uses its long tongue to gather resources (e.g., berries, water) which it then incorporates into its venom. While it's doing this, it's vulnerable.
    5. Attacks to Watch For:
      • Poison Spit: A direct projectile that inflicts poison. Dodge to the side.
      • Poison Spray (Tail): If its tail is intact, it can spray a wide arc of poison. Get behind it or move far away.
      • Tongue Lash: A surprisingly long-reaching melee attack.
      • Flight & Dive: It will occasionally take to the air and dive at you. Keep moving and be ready to dodge.
    6. Recommended Gear: Thunder element weapons are very effective. Armor with Poison Resistance is a game-changer.
    7. Useful Items:
      • Antidotes/Herbal Medicine: Absolute must-haves.
      • Flash Pods: Can knock Pukei-Pukei out of the air or interrupt its poison attacks.
      • Tranq Bombs & Traps: For capturing.
  • Carves & Rewards:
    • Pukei-Pukei Scale, Pukei-Pukei Quill, Pukei-Pukei Shell, Pukei-Pukei Sac, Monster Bone M
    • Pukei-Pukei Tail, Pukei-Pukei Wing