Monster Hunter Wilds: Every Big Monster You Can Fight In The Beta

Key Takeaways

Monster Hunter Wilds offers boss-like monster encounters in rich open worlds with co-op play.
The beta features four big monsters: Chatacabra, Doshaguma, Balahara, and Rey Dau.
Rey Dau is the strongest new enemy, requiring strategic tactics and co-op play to defeat effectively.

As someone who’s spent countless hours hunting monstrous beasts across various dimensions and realms, I can confidently say that Monster Hunter Wilds has once again managed to capture my heart with its latest beta offering.

In simpler terms, it’s rare to find games similar to Monster Hunter Worlds or any other game from this series. These games could be categorized as a collection of challenging boss battles, but they stand out above others like Shadow of the Colossus. The unique appeal lies in the fact that players can traverse vast open environments alongside friends, upgrade their equipment, and repeatedly battle these monster-like bosses.

It’s intriguing to find out how many formidable creatures will be featured in the full release of Monster Hunter Wilds. In the beta phase, players could engage in battles with four substantial monsters, either solo or with companions, and this number doesn’t even account for the smaller monsters that serve as food sources. Here’s a rundown of these four significant creatures, all of which are new to the series.

4 Chatacabra

This Toad Is Big But Easy

Monster Hunter Wilds: Every Big Monster You Can Fight In The Beta

As a gamer, I’ve found that Chatacabra is an unavoidable creature during the initial quest – part of the Balahara chase through the desert leads us to this point. When we finally set up our makeshift camp, we get to pick our starting weapon. Since it’s a solo adventure, maintaining distance from Chatacabra is advisable unless you’re feeling adventurous. A bow can be quite useful for keeping some space between you and the creature in any game. Regardless of your choice, remember you can swap weapons once you reach the main camp following this encounter, so don’t worry too much about making the perfect pick right away.

In the game “Monster Hunter Wilds,” the creature known as Chamtacabra isn’t particularly tough because it’s quite large and easy to hit. It doesn’t possess any extremely damaging attacks, except for its tongue, and its defense isn’t particularly strong. Players can prepare a critical attack by continuously striking it until they inflict enough wounds. A new mechanic in the game, these wounds are indicated by glowing areas that take extra damage when struck with weapons. Although Chamtacabra may not be an excitingly new monster, players can enjoy battling it multiple times once cooperative play becomes available.

3 Doshaguma

A Bear With A Dog’s Face

In the beta version of the game, the only monster resembling a beast players might encounter is called Doshaguma. Its features include a canine face and a physique reminiscent of a bear, with an equally intense aggression level. Gamers may recall bears from games like “Red Dead Redemption 2” or the mutated versions known as Yao Guai in “Fallout,” creatures that often instill fear. What sets Doshaguma apart as a threat is not just its massive form and sharp claws, but its pack-hunting behavior. Unfortunately for players, they might find themselves up against more than one Doshaguma while attempting to complete this hunt.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, it appears that collaboration among monsters could be a recurring theme, as there’s another creature in the beta that frequently seems to be with its kin. Making the game more difficult is inevitable with this addition, considering the series was already known for its challenges even before Soulslikes became popular. However, let’s hope players can manage to hunt a Doshaguma solo. It’s currently the only other monster linked to a main quest in the beta, and once you defeat it, that will be your only guidance. Fortunately, if you know where to look, there are more of these creatures lurking around.

2 Balahara

An Armored Slippery Sand Snake

In the beta version of the game, players initially encounter Balahara, which is technically the first monster they’ll meet. The game starts with players surfing on a sandy sea, and then suddenly, someone appears to be running from something lurking beneath the surface. This figure is riding a creature known as a Seikret, resembling Chocobos from the Final Fantasy series. The Balahara, a massive monster, is similar in appearance to a giant snake with additional limbs and sporting tough armor. These Sandworm-like beasts of Dune might find themselves outmatched not by size but by the sheer force and speed of the Balaharas.

In the initial stages of play, characters will save the given NPC, but they won’t be able to engage the Balahara in combat directly. Instead, they might encounter the Balahara at a later stage when they can traverse the beta map extensively. Inflicting sufficient damage on it would initiate a mission-like task to eliminate it, featuring Game Over constraints such as if players lose multiple times. The Balahara’s speed is challenging to deal with, and its hide is tough as rock. It’s advisable to take on this formidable foe with the help of at least three companions for a swift defeat. Afterward, it would be beneficial to battle the Balahara alone for practice purposes, provided there’s still time left during the beta testing phase.

1 Rey Dau

The Terror From The Skies

In the beta, the most formidable and latest foe is named Rey Dau. This opponent undoubtedly takes the crown as the strongest monster in the beta upon arrival. It’s quite substantial, possesses flight capabilities, and can unleash lightning attacks. Players should be vigilant to avoid being obliterated if hit directly by its lightning-charged mouth beam. A wise strategy would be to have a meal prepped at home before venturing out. Seasoned Monster Hunter enthusiasts understand the importance of a well-prepared meal before embarking on a Hunt.

Since the smith’s readiness is yet to be achieved in the beta version, players are unable to enhance their strength by crafting equipment from resources. This implies that defeating Rey Dau solo is nearly unattainable unless fans possess exceptional patience and quick wound-finding skills. In such an encounter with Rey Dau, it’s advisable to send out an SOS Flare immediately or better yet team up with another Hunter for assistance. If the fourth monster proves this formidable in the beta, then the full game undoubtedly holds challenging encounters that will penalize ill-prepared Hunters. For numerous enthusiasts, this anticipation of tough battles makes them eagerly look forward to February of next year.

2024-11-02 00:24