How to Beat and Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Mastering the Chatacabra Hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides strategies for both defeating and capturing the Chatacabra, a formidable early-game foe in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn to efficiently dispatch this tongue-lashing amphibian and add its unique trophies to your collection.

Defeating the Chatacabra

Weaknesses: Ice, Thunder Resistances: None Immunities: Sonic Bomb

The Chatacabra, a large frog-like creature, primarily utilizes close-range attacks centered around its long tongue. While it can charge at you from a distance, its attacks are generally predictable. Any weapon type can be effective, but faster weapons might be slightly less efficient due to the Chatacabra's smaller size.

The Chatacabra's tongue-based attacks make frontal assaults risky. Its attacks include a swift lick and a ground slam preceded by a noticeable rearing motion. The only significant ranged attack involves a head-toss followed by a sweeping tongue strike.

For optimal combat, maintain a flanking position. Dodge or block its slam attack when it rears. Exploiting its elemental weaknesses (Ice and Thunder) significantly accelerates the fight.

Capturing the Chatacabra

Capturing monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds follows a consistent pattern. The Chatacabra's inability to fly simplifies this process. You'll need either a Shock Trap or Pitfall Trap, and two Tranquilizer Bombs. Carrying extra traps (one of each) and a full set of eight Tranquilizer Bombs is recommended for unforeseen circumstances.

Reduce the Chatacabra's health until its icon on the minimap displays a skull, indicating its final retreat. Follow it, set your trap, and lure it into the trap. Once trapped, deploy two Tranquilizer Bombs to complete the capture.