How to Beat and Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Ready to take down the Chatacabra, whether by slaying it or capturing it? This long-tongued amphibian is one of the first monsters you'll encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds, making it a prime target for honing your hunting skills. Let's learn how to master this early challenge.

How to Beat Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Weaknesses: Ice, Thunder
Resistances: N/A
Immunities: Sonic Bomb

The Chatacabra, a large frog-like creature, primarily employs close-range attacks utilizing its long tongue. However, it can also charge if you maintain a distance. While relatively easy to defeat, its smaller size might slightly reduce the effectiveness of weapons like the Bow and Charge Blade compared to others. Their multi-hit attacks are more efficient against larger targets.

Many of its attacks center around its tongue, making frontal assaults risky. Besides its tongue lash, it slams its front limbs into the ground after a noticeable rearing-up animation. The only significant threat when not directly in front is a rearward tongue sweep after raising its head.

The optimal strategy involves flanking the Chatacabra and dodging or blocking its slam attack. Exploiting its elemental weaknesses (Ice and Thunder) will significantly accelerate the fight. With the right approach, you'll be sporting a new frog-skin hat in no time!

How to Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster capture in Monster Hunter Wilds follows a consistent process, simplified by the Chatacabra's inability to fly. You'll need a Shock Trap or Pitfall Trap, and two Tranquilizer Bombs. However, bringing one of each trap and a full eight Tranq Bombs is recommended to account for unforeseen circumstances.

Battle the Chatacabra until its mini-map icon displays a skull, indicating its final retreat. Follow it, set your trap, and lure it inside. Once trapped, use two Tranq Bombs to subdue it, completing the capture.