In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, mastering the art of hunting the Chatacabra, a formidable long-tongued frog-like monster, can significantly enhance your early gameplay experience. This guide will walk you through both defeating and capturing this creature, ensuring you're well-equipped to tackle this challenge head-on.
How to Beat Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Chatacabra's primary weaknesses are Ice and Thunder, making these elements your go-to for a swift victory. It has no specific resistances but is immune to Sonic Bombs. Given its reliance on close-range tongue attacks and occasional rush attempts, positioning is key. The monster's smaller size makes weapons like the Bow and Charge Blade slightly less effective due to their multi-hit nature being better suited for larger foes.
To effectively combat the Chatacabra, stay near its sides to avoid its dangerous tongue and frontal limb slams, which are always telegraphed by the monster rearing up. Utilize dodging or blocking techniques when it prepares to attack, and exploit its elemental weaknesses for a quicker takedown. With the right strategy, you'll soon be sporting a new frog skin hat.
How to Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capturing the Chatacabra follows the standard procedure in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Since it doesn't fly, setting up a capture is straightforward. Equip yourself with a Shock Trap or a Pitfall Trap, and carry two Tranq Bombs. For safety, consider bringing one of each trap and up to eight Tranq Bombs to account for any unexpected complications.
Engage the Chatacabra in battle until its icon on the mini-map shows a small skull, indicating it's weakened and ready to be captured. At this point, it will attempt to limp away to a new area. Follow it, set up your chosen trap in its path, and once it's ensnared, use the two Tranq Bombs to put it to sleep. With these steps, you'll successfully capture the Chatacabra and advance your hunter's journey.
