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Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Weakness Chart (All Monsters, All Elements)

Quick Answers

What is the most common monster weakness in MH Wilds?

Thunder and Water cover the most monsters. Thunder is the best general-purpose element (effective on 8+ large monsters), while Dragon is the top pick for elder dragons and endgame fights.

Which monsters are immune to which elements?

Rey Dau and Guardian Fulgur Anjanath absorb Thunder; Hirabami and Jin Dahaad absorb Ice; Quematrice, Ajarakan, Nu Udra, Gravios absorb Fire; Balahara and Uth Duna absorb Water; Gore Magala absorbs Water; Chatacabra and Gypceros resist Dragon.

What is the best element in Monster Hunter Wilds?

There is no single best element — you match per hunt. For general play, Thunder covers the most hunts; for endgame/elders, Dragon is essential.

How to Read This Chart

Ratings follow the standard notation: ◎ very effective (3), ◯ effective (2), △ moderate (1), × resistant (0), — immune (-1).

Full Weakness Chart

MonsterFireWaterThunderIceDragon
Chatacabra××◯◎—
Quematrice—◎△◯×
Lala Barina◎—◯△—
Congalala◎△△◎×
Balahara△—◎△△
Doshaguma◯△◯△×
Uth Duna△—◎△△
Rompopolo△◎△◯×
Rey Dau△◎—◯×
Nerscylla◎—◯△△
Hirabami◎△◯—×
Ajarakan—◎△◯×
Nu Udra—◎△◯×
Guardian Doshaguma◯△◯◯◯
Guardian Rathalos—△◎△◯
Jin Dahaad◎△△—△
Guardian Ebony Odogaron△◎△△△
Xu Wu△△△◎—
Guardian Arkveld××△△◎
Zoh Shia△×△△◎
Yian Kut-Ku△◎◯◯×
Gypceros◎△×◎△
Rathian—△◎△◯
Guardian Fulgur Anjanath△◎—◯◯
Rathalos—△◎△◯
Gravios—◎△◯◯
Blangonga◎△◯—×
Gore Magala◎—◯△◯
Arkveld××△△◎
Mizutsune△×◎△◯
Kushala Daora (Asc.)△△△△◯
Lao-Shan Lung (Asc.)◯△◯△◎

Best General-Purpose Elements

  • Thunder: the widest coverage — 10+ monsters take effective or better damage
  • Water: excellent for bird wyverns and fire monsters
  • Dragon: mandatory for the elder dragon endgame (Arkveld, Zoh Shia, Kushala, Lao-Shan)
  • Ice: strong vs Chatacabra, Congalala, Xu Wu, and Blangonga
  • Fire: big on Lala Barina, Nerscylla, Hirabami, Gypceros, Gore Magala

Ascendance Considerations

With Master Rank arriving in 2027, expect resistance shifts on returning monsters — MR variants often change weaknesses (as seen in Iceborne). Bookmark this chart; we will update it as official MR data drops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which element should I main in Monster Hunter Wilds?

For the story, Thunder covers the most monsters. For endgame and Ascendance Master Rank, build a Dragon set for elders plus one element matching your weapon type.

Do Guardian monsters have different weaknesses?

Yes — Guardian variants often gain extra weaknesses (Guardian Doshaguma is weak to four elements) and cannot be captured.

Does the weakness chart change in Master Rank?

Historically yes — MR variants can shift elemental hitzones. We will update the chart when Ascendance MR data is verified.