In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter a variety of ferocious beasts, each with its unique challenge. Among them, Rompopolo stands out as a particularly distinctive Brute Wyvern that you'll first meet in Chapter 2 during Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields. This guide will help you unlock, defeat, and capture this memorable monster.
How to Unlock Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Your journey to encounter Rompopolo begins in the Oilwell Basin region as you make your way to Azuz City. Here, you'll face Rompopolo for the first time. Successfully defeating it will add its entry to your Large Monster Field Guide, allowing you to hunt it repeatedly. You can find Rompopolo while exploring 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
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To tackle Rompopolo effectively, arm yourself with water-element weapons, which you can obtain from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest. Additionally, equip gear with fire resistance, which you can also farm from Uth Duna or Ajarakan later in the chapter. Consider crafting a Fire Charm I or a Defense Charm I to bolster your defenses. Before heading into battle, don't forget to grill a meal to boost your health and stamina.
Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses
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Rompopolo is a unique Brute Wyvern with a bipedal body and saggy skin that inflates with gas, which it uses for explosive attacks. It can also inflict poison, so carry Antidotes and rely on your Palico to cleanse ailments. Be prepared for these key attacks:
- Arm Swipe: Rompopolo swipes forward twice with its clawed arms. This attack is easy to dodge due to its limited range.
- Lunge With Arm Swipe: It charges forward and raises both arms to perform an arcing swipe.
- Tail Swing: Rompopolo swings its tail at its target.
- Poison Stream or Swipe: It either sprays a stream of poison gas or charges while swinging its head and spraying poison.
- Oil Explosion: From a distance, it uses its tail stinger to inject gas into oil pools, causing eruptions. Dodge these explosions carefully.
- Charged Oil Explosion: Later in the fight, it pumps more gas into the oil for a larger explosion. Dodge this to avoid significant damage.
Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?
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At the end of the battle, you can choose to capture or kill Rompopolo. To capture, weaken it until your Palico notes it looks "tired," then use a Shock Trap or Pitfall Trap followed by a Tranq Bomb to complete the capture. Both options yield different rewards, though the differences are minor. Some items are exclusive to capturing, while others are obtained by killing.
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% |
That wraps up your guide on how to beat and capture Rompopolo in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips, 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.*
