Confronting the beasts of *Monster Hunter Wilds* is a thrilling, and often memorable, experience. Rompopolo, however, stands out as one of the game's most unique challenges. This guide will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to successfully defeat and capture this formidable Brute Wyvern.
Rompopolo, a Brute Wyvern, first appears in Chapter 2, Mission 2-1: Toward Fervent Fields, within the Oilwell Basin. Defeating it is crucial to progressing your journey to Azuz City. Once defeated (even once), its entry will be added to your Large Monster Field Guide. You can re-engage Rompopolo by exploring the Oilwell Basin or undertaking the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest.
How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo
For optimal preparation, equip water-element weapons (obtained from Uth Duna in the Scarlet Forest at this stage of the game). Prioritize gear with fire resistance, farmable from Uth Duna (initially belt and greaves) or later from Ajarakan. Consider crafting a Fire Charm I or Defense Charm I talisman. Finally, enhance your health and stamina with a pre-battle meal.
Rompopolo's Attacks and Weaknesses
Rompopolo’s unique attacks utilize its gas-filled, saggy skin. Be prepared for explosive gas attacks and poison, carrying Antidotes and relying on your Palico for ailment cleansing. Key attacks include:
- Arm Swipe: A double swipe, easily dodged.
- Lunge With Arm Swipe: A charging swipe with extended reach.
- Tail Swing: A straightforward tail attack.
- Poison Stream or Swipe: Poison gas sprayed or swung.
- Oil Explosion: Explosions triggered in oil pools using its tail stinger.
- Charged Oil Explosion: A larger, more damaging oil explosion later in the fight.
Capture or Kill?
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 at least one Tranq Bomb. While both methods yield rewards, certain 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.
