"Guide: Defeating and Capturing Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter a variety of ferocious and memorable beasts, but none quite as unique as Rompopolo. This guide will walk you through how to unlock, defeat, and capture this intriguing Brute Wyvern.

How to Unlock Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Rompopolo, a Brute Wyvern-type monster, first appears in Chapter 2 during Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields. You'll encounter it in the Oilwell Basin region while making your way to Azuz City. Defeating Rompopolo is essential to progress further in the game.

Once you've defeated Rompopolo at least once, its entry will be added to your Large Monster Field Guide. You can then hunt it repeatedly by exploring the Oilwell Basin or by starting the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest from your Tent.

How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

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To prepare for this challenging fight, arm yourself with water-element weapons, which you can obtain from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest. Additionally, equip gear with fire resistance, which you can farm from Uth Duna or Ajarakan later in the chapter. Consider crafting a fire-resistance Talisman like Fire Charm I or a general Defense Charm I to bolster your defenses. Before the battle, don't forget to grill a meal to boost your health and stamina.

Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses

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Rompopolo is distinctive among wyverns due to its unique set of attacks. Its saggy skin inflates with gas, which it uses as ammunition for various explosive attacks. It can also inflict poison, so carrying Antidotes is crucial. Your Palico can help cleanse these ailments, but it's not always reliable.

Key attacks to watch for include:

• Arm Swipe – Rompopolo uses its clawed arms to swipe forward twice. This attack has limited range and is easy to dodge.
• Lunge With Arm Swipe – Rompopolo charges forward, raising both arms to perform an arcing swipe.
• Tail Swing – Rompopolo swings its tail at its target.
• Poison Stream or Swipe – Rompopolo either sprays a stream of poison gas or charges forward, swinging its head and spraying poison.
• Oil Explosion – From a distance, Rompopolo injects gas into oil pools, causing explosions. Dodging is essential.
• Charged Oil Explosion – Later in the fight, Rompopolo pumps more gas into the oil for a larger explosion. Dodge this attack to avoid significant damage.

Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?

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As with previous *Monster Hunter* games, you have the option to either kill or capture Rompopolo near the end of the battle. To capture it, weaken the monster until your Palico notes that it looks "tired." Then, use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps to ensnare it, followed by at least one Tranq Bomb to knock it out and complete the capture.

Both killing and capturing Rompopolo yield viable rewards, though the items you receive may differ slightly. Some items are exclusive to capturing, while others are obtained through killing. Here are the potential drops from Rompopolo:

Low Rank Item Drops

High Rank Item Drops

This guide covers everything you need to know about defeating and capturing Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, check out our other guides, including how to increase and max your hunter rank.

*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*