In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the beasts you encounter are not only ferocious but also uniquely memorable. Among them, Rompopolo stands out as a particularly distinctive Brute Wyvern, and if you're looking to conquer this beast, here's your ultimate guide on how to defeat and capture it.
How to Unlock Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
Your journey to face Rompopolo begins in Chapter 2, during Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields. As you traverse the Oilwell Basin region on your way to Azuz City, this unique monster will cross your path. Defeating Rompopolo is essential to progress further in the game. Once you've bested it at least once, its entry will be added to your Large Monster Field Guide, allowing you to challenge it repeatedly in the Oilwell Basin or through the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest accessible from your Tent.
How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
To prepare effectively for this battle, arm yourself with water-element weapons, ideally obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest. Additionally, ensure your gear is equipped with fire resistance, which you can farm from Uth Duna or Ajarakan later in the chapter. Consider crafting a fire-resistance Talisman like the Fire Charm I or a general defense charm such as Defense Charm I to bolster your defenses. Don't forget to grill a meal before the fight to enhance your health and stamina.
Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses
Rompopolo's unique physiology includes saggy skin that inflates with gas, which it uses to execute explosive attacks. Be wary of its ability to inflict poison; always carry Antidotes and rely on your Palico to help cleanse these ailments. Here are the key attacks to anticipate:
- Arm Swipe: Rompopolo uses its clawed arms to swipe forward twice. This attack is easy to dodge due to its limited range.
- Lunge With Arm Swipe: It charges forward, raising both arms to perform an arcing swipe.
- Tail Swing: Rompopolo swings its tail at its target, another physical attack to watch out for.
- Poison Stream or Swipe: It can either spray a stream of poison gas or charge while swinging its head and spraying poison.
- Oil Explosion: From a distance, Rompopolo may inject gas into oil pools to cause explosions. Dodge these carefully.
- Charged Oil Explosion: Later in the fight, it curls its tail to pump more gas into the oil for a larger explosion. Ensure you dodge this to avoid significant damage.
Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?
As with previous *Monster Hunter* games, you have the option to either capture or kill Rompopolo at the battle's end. To capture, you must weaken it until your Palico indicates it's "tired," then use either a Shock Trap or Pitfall Trap to ensnare it. Follow up with at least one Tranq Bomb to complete the capture.
Both killing and capturing yield viable rewards, though the specific items you receive may differ slightly. While the exact differences are yet to be confirmed, here are the potential low-rank and high-rank item drops from Rompopolo:
Low Rank Item Drops
| Item Name | Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Rampopolo Hide | 25% (Wound Destroy – 80%) (Body Carve – 35%) |
| Rampopolo Claw | 15% (Foreleg Broken – 100%) (Body Carve – 20%) |
| Rampolpolo Beak | 22% (Broken Head – 40%) (Body Carve – 30%) |
| Spotted Poison Hide | 10% (Broken Head – 60%) (Broken Back – 60%) (Broken Tail – 60%) (Wound Destroy – 20%) (Body Carve – 15%) |
| Poison Sac | 20% |
| Rampopolo Certificate | 8% |
High Rank Item Drops
| Item Name | Drop 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 Sac | 20% |
| Wyvern Gem | 3% (Body Carve – 5%) |
| Rompopolo Certificate S | 8% |
This guide should equip you with all the knowledge you need to effectively defeat and capture Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, don't miss our other guides, including how to increase and maximize your hunter rank.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
