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How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 16,2025

Prepare for a memorable encounter with Rompopolo, a truly unique beast in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to conquer and capture this ferocious foe.

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Rompopolo field guide entry in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Rompopolo, a Brute Wyvern, first appears in Chapter 2, Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields, within the Oilwell Basin. Defeating it is crucial to progress towards Azuz City. Once defeated, its entry unlocks in your Large Monster Field Guide. You can re-engage Rompopolo in the Oilwell Basin or via the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest.

How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds


Encountering Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
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For optimal preparation, equip water-element weapons (obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest) and fire-resistant gear (farmed from Uth Duna or Ajarakan). Consider crafting a Fire Charm I or Defense Charm I talisman. Don't forget a hearty meal to boost health and stamina!

Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses

Rompopolo attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Rompopolo's attacks utilize its gas-filled, saggy skin. Be prepared for explosions and poison. Carry Antidotes; your Palico can also help alleviate status ailments.

Key attacks to watch for:

  • Arm Swipe: A double swipe easily dodged.
  • Lunge With Arm Swipe: A charging attack with an arcing swipe.
  • Tail Swing: A straightforward tail attack.
  • Poison Stream or Swipe: Poison gas sprayed or swung.
  • Oil Explosion: Explosions triggered in oil pools using its tail stinger.
  • Charged Oil Explosion: A larger, more damaging explosion later in the fight.

Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?

Rompopolo capture in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Capture or kill—the choice is yours! To capture, weaken Rompopolo until your Palico notes its exhaustion. Use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, followed by a Tranq Bomb. While rewards vary slightly, capturing or killing both yield valuable items.

Low Rank Item Drops

Item NameDrop Rate
Rampopolo Hide25% (Wound Destroy – 80%), (Body Carve – 35%)
Rampopolo Claw15% (Foreleg Broken – 100%), (Body Carve – 20%)
Rampolpolo Beak22% (Broken Head – 40%), (Body Carve – 30%)
Spotted Poison Hide10% (Broken Head – 60%), (Broken Back – 60%), (Broken Tail – 60%), (Wound Destroy – 20%), (Body Carve – 15%)
Poison Sac20%
Rampopolo Certificate8%

High Rank Item Drops

Item NameDrop Rate
Rampopolo Hide+10% (Wound Destroyed – 80%), (Body Carve – 15%)
Rampopolo Claw+15% (Broken Foreleg – 100%), (Body Carve – 20%)
Rampopolo Beak+22% (Broken Head – 40%), (Body Carve – 27%)
Spotted Poison Hide+10% (Broken Head – 60%), (Broken Back – 60%), (Broken Tail – 60%), (Wound Destroyed – 20%), (Body Carve – 15%)
Toxin Sac20%
Wyvern Gem3% (Body Carve – 5%)
Rompopolo Certificate S8%

This concludes our guide to conquering Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Explore our other guides, including how to maximize your hunter rank. *Monster Hunter Wilds* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.