In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter a variety of formidable beasts, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges. Among them, Rompopolo stands out as a particularly intriguing Brute Wyvern. If you're looking to conquer this beast, here's a comprehensive guide on how to defeat and capture it.
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 towards Azuz City, Rompopolo will make its dramatic entrance. Defeating it is essential 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. You can then engage it in combat as often as you like by either encountering it naturally in 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 for the battle, arm yourself with water-element weapons, which can be obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest. Additionally, equip gear with fire resistance, which can be farmed 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 like Defense Charm I. Before heading into battle, don't forget to boost your health and stamina by grilling a meal.
Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses
Rompopolo's unique physiology, characterized by its saggy, gas-inflated skin, gives it a distinctive set of attacks. It can unleash gas-related explosions and inflict poison status ailments, so carrying Antidotes is crucial. Your Palico can also help cleanse most ailments.
Be vigilant for these main attacks:
- Arm Swipe – Rompopolo uses its clawed arms to swipe forward twice. This attack has limited range and is relatively easy to dodge.
- Lunge With Arm Swipe – Rompopolo charges forward while raising its arms for an arcing swipe.
- Tail Swing – Rompopolo swings its tail towards its target, another physical attack to watch out for.
- Poison Stream or Swipe – Rompopolo can spray a stream of poison gas or charge forward while swinging its head, spreading poison.
- Oil Explosion – From a distance, Rompopolo injects gas into oil pools to cause explosions. Be sure to dodge these.
- Charged Oil Explosion – Later in the fight, Rompopolo will pump more gas into the oil for a larger explosion. Dodging this is essential due to its high damage potential.
Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?
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 indicates 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 are viable strategies, with the main difference being the item rewards you receive. While the exact differences are yet to be confirmed, here are the potential low-rank and high-rank drops:
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 the knowledge needed to successfully beat and capture Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to increase and max your hunter rank.
Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
