Confronting the beasts of *Monster Hunter Wilds* is always a thrilling experience, and Rompopolo stands out as one of the most unique and memorable. This guide will walk you through defeating and capturing this formidable foe.
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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. After your first encounter, its entry will be added to your Large Monster Field Guide. You can rematch Rompopolo repeatedly in the Oilwell Basin or via the "Oilwell Basin Blast" Optional Quest.
How to Beat and Capture Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
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. Don't forget a hearty 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 with ailment cleansing. Key attacks to watch out for include:
- Arm Swipe: A double swipe, easily dodged.
- 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 swipe attack.
- Oil Explosion: Explosions triggered by Rompopolo in oil pools.
- Charged Oil Explosion: A larger, more damaging oil explosion.
Should You Kill or Capture Rompopolo?
You can choose to kill or capture Rompopolo. Capturing requires weakening it until your Palico notes it's tired, then using traps (Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps) followed by Tranq Bombs. Both methods yield rewards, with some items exclusive to 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.*
