How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

In the vast and thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the beasts you'll encounter are both ferocious and unforgettable. Among them, Rompopolo stands out as one of the most unique Brute Wyverns you'll face. If you're gearing up to tackle this challenging monster, here's a comprehensive guide to help you defeat and capture Rompopolo.

How to Unlock Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

Your first encounter with Rompopolo occurs in Chapter 2 during Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields. As you journey through the Oilwell Basin region on your way to Azuz City, Rompopolo will make its dramatic entrance. You'll need to defeat it to progress further in the game.

Once you've vanquished Rompopolo at least once, its entry will be added to your Large Monster Field Guide. From then on, you can challenge Rompopolo repeatedly, either 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

To prepare effectively for the battle against Rompopolo, arm your hunter with water-element weapons, ideally obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest. Additionally, equip gear with fire resistance, which you can also farm from Uth Duna or later from Ajarakan in the chapter.

Consider crafting a fire-resistance Talisman like the Fire Charm I, or a general defense charm like Defense Charm I. Before the fight, don't forget to boost your health and stamina by grilling a meal.

Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses

Rompopolo, with its unique bipedal structure and gas-inflated saggy skin, employs a variety of gas-related attacks that can cause explosions. Be aware that it can also inflict poison status ailments, so keep Antidotes handy. Your Palico can help mitigate these ailments, but it's not always reliable.

Key attacks to be cautious of include:

• Arm Swipe – Rompopolo will swipe forward twice with its clawed arms. This attack has limited range and is easy to dodge.
• Lunge With Arm Swipe – It will charge forward while raising both arms to perform an arcing swipe.
• Tail Swing – Rompopolo swings its tail towards its target.
• Poison Stream or Swipe – It sprays a stream of poison gas or charges forward while swinging its head and spraying poison.
• Oil Explosion – From a distance, Rompopolo uses its tail stinger to inject gas into oil pools, causing explosions. Dodge these carefully.
• Charged Oil Explosion – Later in the fight, Rompopolo curls its tail underneath and pumps more gas into the oil for a larger explosion. This does significant damage, so dodging is crucial.

Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?

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

Both methods yield different item rewards, though the differences may not be significant. Some items are exclusive to capturing, while others can only be obtained by killing the monster. Here are the potential item 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.*