Conquering Chatacabra: Weaknesses, Tips & Strategies in Wilds

If you’re looking to take down the Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ve come to the right place. This massive frog is the first significant boss you encounter in the game, and you’ll need to defeat it as part of the tutorial. You’ll also encounter more Chatacabra later that will try to attack you. Having faced this creature multiple times, we’ve gathered essential tips on its weaknesses, attacks, and strategies for defeating it in our comprehensive guide below.

Tips for Defeating Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Chatacabra has several characteristics that players can take advantage of. While elemental attacks aren’t available in the beta version, there are still tactics and weaknesses to exploit.

• The Chatacabra primarily engages in melee attacks, making it less of a threat from a distance. If you’re using ranged weapons, this is a good opportunity to strike. For melee players, try to position yourself behind it whenever possible.
• Most of its attacks are predictable and have a wide range. The Chatacabra doesn’t have quick jabs; instead, it uses sweeping movements with its claws and tongue. Use its attack cues to create distance and avoid damage.
• Its forearms can be encased in stone, increasing their power and protection. You can break this stone by landing consistent hits, which will lessen its melee damage.
• The Chatacabra’s tongue is both a weak point and a weapon. After one of its attacks where the tongue drags on the ground for a few seconds, hit it with a Focus Strike to deal significant damage and potentially stun it.
• It’s susceptible to environmental effects—such as flashes of light, falling rocks, and other hazards around the area. Using the environment to your advantage can make defeating this creature easier.

The Chatacabra drops a variety of items, but during the beta phase, most of them aren’t particularly useful since crafting systems aren’t implemented yet. Nonetheless, defeating it allows you to progress further in the beta and discover more of these creatures.