Conquer Rompopolo: Monster Hunter Wilds Guide

Prepare for a memorable encounter with Rompopolo, a truly unique beast in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to conquer and capture this formidable foe.

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Rompopolo field guide entry in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Rompopolo, a Brute Wyvern, first appears in Chapter 2, Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields, within the Oilwell Basin region, on your path to Azuz City. Defeating it is crucial for story progression. Once defeated, its entry unlocks in your Large Monster Field Guide. You can revisit this battle repeatedly in the Oilwell Basin or via the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest.

How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

Encountering Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds

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For optimal preparation, equip 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. Boost your health and stamina with a hearty meal before the hunt.

Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses

Rompopolo attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Rompopolo's unique attacks utilize its gas-filled, saggy skin. Be prepared for explosions and poison. Carry Antidotes; your Palico can also help mitigate status ailments.

Key attacks to watch for:

Arm Swipe: A double swipe easily dodged.
Lunge With Arm Swipe: A charging swipe with wider range.
Tail Swing: A simple tail attack.
Poison Stream or Swipe: Poison gas attack, either sprayed or swung.
Oil Explosion: Explosions triggered in oil pools using its tail stinger.
Charged Oil Explosion: A larger, more damaging explosion later in the fight.

Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?

Rompopolo capture in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capture or kill—the choice is yours! To capture, weaken Rompopolo until your Palico notes its exhaustion. Use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, followed by a Tranq Bomb. Both methods yield rewards, but some items are exclusive to either capture or kill.

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 our guide on defeating and capturing Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Check out our other guides, including how to increase and max your hunter rank. *Monster Hunter Wilds* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.