How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
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. Rompopolo, a Brute Wyvern, first appears in Chapter 2, Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields, within the Oilwell Basin region on your journey to Azuz City. Defeating it is key to progressing the story. Once vanquished (even once!), its entry will grace your Large Monster Field Guide. You can revisit this battle as often as you like, either by chance encounters in the Oilwell Basin or by tackling the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest.
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How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
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For optimal preparation, equip water-element weapons (obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest by this point in the game) and gear with fire resistance (also farmable from Uth Duna, or later from Ajarakan). Crafting a Fire Charm I talisman or a Defense Charm I is another strong option. Don't forget a hearty pre-battle meal to boost health and stamina!
Rompopolo Attacks and Weaknesses
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 include:
- Arm Swipe: A double swipe, easily dodged due to its short range.
- Lunge With Arm Swipe: A charging attack with an arcing swipe.
- Tail Swing: A straightforward tail attack.
- Poison Stream or Swipe: A poison gas stream or a charging swipe with poison spray.
- Oil Explosion: Rompopolo uses its tail to ignite oil pools, causing explosions. Dodge!
- Charged Oil Explosion: A larger, more powerful oil explosion used later in the fight. Dodge!
Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?
You can choose to kill or capture Rompopolo. To capture, weaken it until your Palico notes it’s "tired," then use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps followed by at least one Tranq Bomb. While both methods are viable, they yield slightly different item rewards; some items are exclusive to capture, others to 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.
