Interested in mastering the art of defeating or capturing the Chatacabra in *Monster Hunter Wilds*? As one of the initial monsters you'll encounter, this long-tongued frog-like beast is a perfect target for honing your hunting skills. Let's dive into the strategies for both defeating and capturing this creature to ensure you're fully prepared for the challenge.
How to Beat Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Chatacabra has specific weaknesses and resistances that you should consider when preparing for battle:
- Weaknesses: Ice, Thunder
- Resistances: N/A
- Immunities: Sonic Bomb
This monster primarily uses close-range attacks, focusing heavily on its tongue. It can also attempt to rush you if you're too distant. Given its smaller size, weapons like the Bow and the Charge Blade might be less effective than others due to their multi-hit nature, which is more suited to larger targets. However, any weapon can still be effectively used against the Chatacabra.
Most of the Chatacabra's attacks come from its tongue, making the area in front of the monster particularly dangerous. It also uses its front limbs to slam the ground, which is always preceded by a rearing motion. The only attack to watch out for when not in front is a sweeping tongue attack when it raises its head skyward.
To effectively defeat the Chatacabra, position yourself near its sides and be ready to dodge or block when it rears up for a slam attack. Utilizing weapons with ice or thunder elements will expedite the battle, leading you to victory and perhaps earning you a stylish new frog skin hat.
How to Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capturing the Chatacabra follows the standard procedure for capturing monsters in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, made easier by the fact that it cannot fly. To prepare for capture, equip yourself with either a Shock Trap or a Pitfall Trap, and bring along at least two Tranq Bombs. It's advisable to carry one of each trap and a full set of eight Tranq Bombs to account for any mishaps.
Engage the Chatacabra in combat until its icon on the mini-map shows a small skull, indicating it's weakened and attempting to limp to a new area for the last time. Follow it to its chosen spot, then set down your trap and lure the Chatacabra into it. Once trapped, use two Tranq Bombs to put it to sleep, and your capture will be complete.
