How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

Conquer Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

Rompopolo, a unique Brute Wyvern in Monster Hunter Wilds, presents a memorable challenge. This guide provides strategies for defeating and capturing this formidable beast.

Unlocking Rompopolo

Your first encounter with Rompopolo occurs in Chapter 2, Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields, within the Oilwell Basin. Defeating it is crucial for progressing the story. Subsequent battles are available through exploration of the Oilwell Basin or by undertaking the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest. Defeating Rompopolo once adds its entry to your Large Monster Field Guide.

Strategies for Success

Prepare for battle by equipping 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. A hearty meal will boost your health and stamina.

Rompopolo's Attacks and Weaknesses

Rompopolo's attacks utilize gas-filled skin, resulting in explosive and poisonous assaults. Key attacks include: Arm Swipe, Lunge With Arm Swipe, Tail Swing, Poison Stream/Swipe, Oil Explosion, and Charged Oil Explosion. Carry Antidotes to counter poison; your Palico can also assist with ailment removal.

Capture or Kill?

Both capture and kill strategies are viable. To capture, weaken Rompopolo until your Palico notes its exhaustion. Use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, followed by a Tranq Bomb. Capture yields different item rewards compared to a kill.

Item Rewards

Low-Rank and High-Rank item drop rates are detailed below. Note that specific drop rates may vary.

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 concludes the guide to defeating and capturing Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds. Refer to our other guides for additional game assistance.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.