Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide – Where to Find All Monsters, Combat Stats, How to Defeat

Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide to help learn all about finding all available Monsties in the game, their stats, and how to defeat them.

In this Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide, we will guide on the monster found in the world of Monster Hunter Stories. Monster Hunter is full of different sorts of Monsters that you can battle, ride and hatch from eggs. In this Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide, we have listed the Monsters along with detailed information about them. They include their Habitats, Battle Stats, Rarity and other such stats.

For more help on Monster Hunter Stories, you can check out our Acquiring Monsters Guide, Eggs Locations Guide, and Combat Guide.

Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide

Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide details everything that you need to know about the Monsters in Monster Hunter Stories.

Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations

Altaroth

Altaroth can be found in Monsonne Plains. It will give you Altaroth Stomach, Carpenterbug, Fine Stomach and Monster Fluid as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Technical while Slay Bonus for Altaroth is Fine Stomach x1.

Apceros

Apceros can be found in Monsonne Plains and Perennial Pass Monster Den. It will give you Raw Meat, Monster Bone M etc. as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Power while Slay Bonus for Apceros is Big Barrel Bomb x1. You can get it by obtaining Humble Herbiv Egg from Monster Den in Perennial Pass.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 1, Attack 1, Defense 4 and Speed 2 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, Lightning, Ice and Dragon while 4 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 3 against Ice and Dragon, 2 against Fire and 1 against Lightning. Its Riding Action are Plant Action by which it detects plants and marks them on the field. Kinship is Dynamic Spin in which it deals damage by spinning towards the enemy. It has Strong Body Blow, Observe, Earthquake and Tenacity as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Woemill Wheat x10.

Aptonoth

Aptonoth can be found in Pondry Hill. It will give you Raw Meat, Monster Bone S and Aptonoth Tail as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Power Attacks while Slay Bonus for Aptonoth is Throwing Knife x3. You can get it in Story from the first Monster’s Den Egg Nest. It can also be obtained from Pondry Hill Monster Den Egg Nests.

Aptonoth has a Rarity of 1 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 1, Defense 2 and Speed 1 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, Lightning, Ice and Dragon. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Dragon, 1 against all others. Its Riding Action are Plant Action by which it detects plants and marks them on the field. Kinship is Slip n’ Slam in which the attack downs enemy and the monster for 1 turn. It has Forage, Mountain Veggies, and Soothing Roar as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Herb x3.

Arzuros

Arzuros can be found in Pondry Hills. It will give you Arzuros Pelt, Arzuros Shell, Arzuros Brace and Honey as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Power while Slay Bonus for Arzuros is Big Barrel Bomb x1. You can get it by Harvesting a Hunble Fng Bst Egg from a Random Monster Den Egg Nest in Pondry Hill.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 1, Defense 4 and Speed 2 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, Lightning, Ice and Dragon while 4 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 3 against Ice and Dragon, 1 against Fire and 2 against Lightning. Its Riding Action are Honey Search by which it detects Honey Gathering Locations and marks them on the field. Kinship is Hunter’s Claw in which it flips a fish in the air and then attacks the foe with it. It has Breaking Jump, Defensive Stance, Royal Honey Power, and Merciless Bear Claw as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Woemill Wheat x10.

Barrel Felyne

Barrel Felyne is found in Monsonne Plains Monster Den. It rewards you with Pawprint Stamp, Large Barrel, Aged Felvine and Training Charm. Its Battle Style is Waiting and then fleeing. Slay Bonus is a meager Pawprint Stamp x1.

Barroth

Barroth can be found in Trese Desert. It will give you Barroth Shell, Monster Bone, Defense Bead as rewards when defeated. A special M. Mech Version gives Torn Chains. Its battle style is Speed while Slay Bonus for Barroth is Pitfall Trap x4. You can get it by obtaining Soggy Brt Wyv Egg from Monster Den in Monsonne Plains.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 5, Attack 1, Defense 5 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 1 for Fire, 4 for Lightning, 3 for Ice and Dragon while 5 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 3 against Ice and Dragon, 2 against Fire and 4 against Lightning. Its Riding Action are Bug Search by which it detects plants and marks them on the field. Kinship is Rushing Charge in which it throws rocks at the enemy. It has Breaking Dash, Iron Wall, Mudbath, and Mud Throw as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Snakebee Larva x10.

Green Bnahabra

Its Habitat is a Monster Den in Darj Snowfields. It rewards you with Bnahabra Shell, Insect Husk and Monster Fluid. Its Battle Style is Speed while the Slay Bonus is Sap Plant x5.

Bulldrome

Bulldrome can be found in a Monster Den in Darj Snowfields. It will give you Bulldrome Hide and Bulldrome Tusk as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Power and Technical while Slay Bonus for Bulldrome is Paintberry x5. You can get it by obtaining Humble Fng Bst Egg from Monster Den in Darj Snowfield.

It has a Rarity of 1 while other stats include HP 3, Attack 3, Defense 1 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, 2 for Lightning, 4 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 4 against Ice, 3 against Dragon, 2 against Fire and 1 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Dash by which it goes faster when you press B. Kinship is Lethal Tackle and it ensures a critical hit to the enemy. It has Breaking Jump, Defensive Stance, Royal Honey Power and Merciless Bear Claw as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Blue Mushroom x10.

Bullfango

Bullfango’s habitat is Whistill Forest. It will give you Bullfango Pelt, Brute Bone and Raw Meat as rewards when defeated. Its Battle Style is Power Attack and Power Charge. Its Slay Bonus is Shroom and Larva x1.

Cephadrome

Cephadrome can be found in Trese Desert. It will give you Cephadrome Scale, Cephadrome Fang, Paralysis Sac and Evasion Bead as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Power while Slay Bonus for Cephadrome is Sonic Bomb x3. You can get it by obtaining Humble Psc Wyv Egg from Monster Den in Monsonne Plains.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 1, Defense 3 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 4 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 1 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 4 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 4 against Water, 1 against Ice, 3 against Dragon, 4 against Fire and 3 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Monster Search by which it locates them on the map. Kinship is Sand Spray and it blinds the enemies. It has Ground Thrust, Paralysis Cutter, Heat Res, Evasion Instincts and Sand Breath as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Training Charm x1.

Gendrome

Gendrome can be found in Monsonne Plains. It will give you Gendrome Hide, Gendrome Fang, Gendrome Head and Paralysis Sac as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Speed while Slay Bonus for Gendrome is Bottle Cap x1.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 1, Attack 1, Defense 1 and Speed 4 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 2 for Ice, 4 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 1 against Ice, 5 against Dragon, 3 against Fire and 3 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Jump and it can jump to short ledges and use Jump Points. Kinship is Paralyslash by which it deals heavy damage and paralyzes the enemy for 3 turns. It has Paralysis Spit, Paralysis Chaser and Overpower as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Raw Meat x10

Genprey

Genprey is found in Monsonne Plains. It rewards you with Genprey Scale, Wyvern Carcass and Paralysis Sac. Its Battle Style is Speed.

Great Hermitaur

Great Hermitaur can be found in Quicksand Caves. It rewards you with Hermitaur Shell. Its Battle Style is Technical and Critical. You get Aloe Leaf x3 for slaying it.

Gypceros

Gypceros can be found in Monster Dens in Badba Forest and Perennial Pass. It will give you Monster Fluid, Poison Sac, Lightcrystal and Gypceros Webbing as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Technical and Power while Slay Bonus for Gypceros is Bottle Cap x1. You can get it by obtaining Egg from Monster Den in Perennial Pass and Badba Forest.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 1, Defense 4 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows regularly and its Elemental Attacks are 2 for Fire, 5 for Lightning, 3 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 3 against Ice, 3 against Dragon, 1 against Fire and 5 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Dash and it goes quicker if you press B. Kinship is Venom Flash by which it blinds them with Flash and then poisons for three turns. It has Venom, Poison Chaser, Whip Combo, and Flash as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Comet Salt x10.

Hermitaur

Hermitaur is found in Pondry Hills. It rewards you with Hermitaur Shell and Aqua Sac. Its Battle Style is Technical and its Slaying Bonus is Aloe Leaf x3.

Iodrome

This is a Boss. It is found in Whitill Forest. It rewards you with Poison Sac and Speed Bead. Its Battle Style is Speed and Power Attacks. It gives you Spicy Worm x5 Hatch Bonus and S=Vital Essence x1 Slay Bonus.

Kelbi

Its habitat is Pondry Hills and Perennial Pass. It will reward you with Kelbi Horn when you scare it.

Khezu

Khezu can be found in Darj Snowfield. It will give you Electro Sac and Alluring Hide as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Technical and Power while Slay Bonus for Khezu is Adamant Charm x1. You can get it by obtaining Pulsing Fly Wyv Egg from Monster Den in Perennial Pass and Badba Forest.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 3, Attack 4, Defense 4 and Speed 2 out of 5. It grows slowly and its Elemental Attacks are 1 for Fire, 5 for Lightning, 3 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 3 against Ice, 3 against Dragon, 1 against Fire and 5 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Anger and it will anger or intimidate enemies. Kinship is Spark Surprise. It has Thunder Fang Thunder Charge and Thunder Trap as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Comet T Res Bead x1.

Blue Konchu

It is found in Wintertide Tunnel and Darj Snowfields Monster Dens. When defeated, it will award you with Insect Husk, Konchu Shell, Monster Fluid and Stone. Konchu’s Battle Style is Technical Attack. Slaying it will reward you with Girthy Garlic x3.

Yellow Konchu

This Konchu is found in Mt. Pondry Caves. It will reward you with Insect Husk, Konchu Shell, Monster Fluid and Stone when slain. Its Battle Style is Technical Attack. When slain, it will reward you with Whetstone x3.

Lagombi

Lagombi can be found in Darj Snowfield. It will give you Lagombi Pelt, Lagombi Plastron, Lagombi Ear and Frost Sac as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Speed while Slay Bonus for Lagombi is Sonic Bomb x2. You can get it from Egg Nests in Darj Snowfield.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 2, Defense 3 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows regularly and its Elemental Attacks are 1 for Fire, 2 for Lightning, 5 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 4 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 5 against Ice, 3 against Dragon, 1 against Fire and 1 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Mushroom Search and it searches and locates them on the map. Kinship is Slide Spinner Heavy by which it does heavy damage to a single enemy. It has Ice Toss, Skillseal Rate+, Ice Skate Combo, Ice Boost and Snowball as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Comet Salt H. Crystal x3.

Ludroth

Ludroth is found in Monsonne Planes. It rewards you with Aqua Sac, Sleepyfish and Ludroth Pelt when slain. Its Battle Power is Power and when Slaying Bonus is Armorskin x1.

Blighted Nargacuga
This is a Boss. It is found in Room or Trials and Whistill Forest. It will reward you with Translucent Tear and Pure Tear. Its Battle Style includes both Speed and Power. Hatch Bonus is H. Crystal (Pure) and Slay Bonus is Strength Nutriment x1.

Nerscylla

Nerscylla can be found in Badba Rainforests. It will give you Sleep Sac, Nerscylla Shell, Nerscylla Chelicera, Nerscylla Spike as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Technique and Power while Slay Bonus for Nerscylla is Defense Nutriment x1. You can get it from Egg Nests in Darj Snowfield.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 2, Defense 4 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows regularly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 3 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 5 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 3 against Ice, 3 against Dragon, 1 against Fire and 2 against Lightning. Its Riding Action is Monster Search and it searches and locates them on the map. Kinship is Predator Needle. It causes heavy damage and makes the enemy sleep. It has Jump Strike, Sleep Chaser, Sealing Needle, Speedseal, and Sleep Needle as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Critical Bead.

Popo

Popo can be found in Darj Snowfields. It will give you Raw Meat, Popo Pelt and Popo Tongue as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Power while Slay Bonus for Popo is Hot Mist x3. You can get it from Egg Nests in Darj Snowfield.

It has a Rarity of 1 while other stats include HP 4, Attack 1, Defense 2 and Speed 1 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 2 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 5 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 5 against Ice, 3 against Dragon and 1 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Plant Search and it searches and locates them on the map. Kinship is Pop Dive, which causes light damage to 1 enemy and knocks down foe and Popo for one turn. It has Cold Res, Snow Shroud, Fortifying Stance, Healing Roar and Soothing Bellow as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Herb x10.

Qurupeco

Qurupeco can be found in Monsonne Plains. It will give you Sushifish, Qurupeco Scale, Qurupeco Feather, Strange Beak, and Tech Bead as rewards when defeated. Its battle style is Tech and Speed while Slay Bonus for Qurupeco is Hot Mist x3. You can get it from Burning Brd Wyv Egg in Monsonne Plains.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 2, Defense 3 and Speed 4 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 5 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 2 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 1 against Ice, 3 against Lightning 3 against Dragon and 5 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Monster Call by which it calls a random monster. Kinship is Barrel Bomb Storm It has Empowering Song, Fortifying Song, Fiery Swipe, Tech Boost and Soothing Song as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Sushifish x20.

Rathian

Rathian can be found in Monsonne Plains. It will give you Rathian Shell, Rathian Spike and Rathian Plate. The Special Blighted version also gives Pure Tear as reward when defeated. Its battle style is Speed and Power while Slay Bonus for Rathian is Vitality Nutrient x1. You can get it from Burning Fly Wyv Egg in Monsonne Plains.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 5, Attack 2, Defense 4 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows regularly and its Elemental Attacks are 5 for Fire, 2 for Lightning, 3 for Ice, 2 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 3 against Ice, 2 against Lightning 1 against Dragon and 5 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Nest Search by which it marks nearby Monster Dens on the map. Kinship is Scorching Slice by which is combines flames and somersault kick to splash damage nearby enemies. It has Fire Breath, Spread Fire Breath, Might and Poison Spike as abilities. If you hatch it, you get H. Crystal (Fire).

Royal Ludroth

Royal Ludroth can be found in Monsonne Plains. It will give you Royal Ludroth Scale, Royal Ludroth Tail, Royal Ludroth Crest, Aqua Sac and W Res Bead as reward when defeated. Its battle style is Technical and Power while Slay Bonus for Royal Ludroth is Paralysis Knife x3. You can get it from Soggy Leviathan Egg in Monsonne Plains.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 2, Defense 2 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows regularly and its Elemental Attacks are 1 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 3 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 5 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 3 against Ice, 3 against Lightning 3 against Dragon and 1 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Swim by which it can swim from shallow banks. Kinship is Moonsault Splash by which is shoots water jet on enemies to damage them and reduce their attack for three turns. It has Merciless Tackle, Quickwater, Water Jet and Water Soak as abilities. If you hatch it, you get H. Crystal (Water) x3.

Slagtooth

Slagtooth’s Habitat is Badba Rainforest. It will drop Slagtooth Hide, Raw Meat and Monster Bone when killed. Its Battle Style is Power and the Slay Bonus is Antidote Herb x5.

Velociprey

Its Location is Pondry Hills and Whistill Forest. It will reward you with Monster Bone S, Velociprey Scale, Wyvern Carcass and Screamer Sac. Velociprey’s Battle Style is Speed and its Slay Bonus is Wyvern Carcass x5.

Velocidrome

Velocidrome can be found in Pondry Hills. It will give you Screamer Sac, Velocidrome Claw, Velocidrome Head, Velocidrome Hide, and Speed Bead as reward when defeated. Its battle style is Speed and Power while Slay Bonus for Velocidrome is Flash Bomb x3. You can get it from Humble Brd Wyv Egg in Pondry Hills and after your first Kinship Ritual.

It has a Rarity of 1 while other stats include HP 1, Attack 1, Defense 1 and Speed 4 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 3 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 3 for Ice, 4 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 1 against Ice, 3 against Lightning 5 against Dragon and 3 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Jump by which it can hop on to higher ground and use Jump points to reach normally inaccessible areas. Kinship is Velocirush by which it leaps in the air and attacks foes with rapid kicks. It has Swift Strike, Fierce Kick, Violent Bellow, and Speed Boost as abilities. If you hatch it, you get H. Raw Meat x5.

Vespoid

Vespoid’s habitat is Badba Rainforest. It will give you Monster Fluid, Snakebee Larva, Vespoid Wing and Insect Husk as rewards. Its Battle Style is Technical and the Slay Bonus is Bottle Cap x1.

Yian Kut-Ku

Yian Kut-Ku can be found in Pondry Hills. It will give you Kut-Ku Scale, Kut-Ku Webbing, Giant Beak, and Flame Sac as reward when defeated. Its battle style is Speed and Technical while Slay Bonus for Yian Kut-Ku is Vitality Nutrient x1. You can get it from Burning Brd Wyv Egg in Pondry Hills.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 1, Defense 3 and Speed 4 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 4 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 2 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 3 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 1 against Ice, 3 against Lightning, 3 against Dragon and 5 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Monster Search by which it can locate nearby enemies and show them on the map. It also has Rock Breaker by which it can break rocks. Kinship is Fireball Expulsion by which it gobbles several Konchu and expels them at foes with fire. It has Kut-Ku Whip, Peck Onslaught, Fire Boost and Kut-Ku Tackle as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Rice Bug x5.

Blue Yian Kut-Ku

Yian Kut-Ku can be found in Pondry Hills Rare Monster Den. It will give you Flame Sac, Blue Kut-Ku Scale, Blue Kut-Ku Shell, Blue Kut-Ku Ear, and Tech Bead as reward when defeated. Its battle style is Speed and Technical while Slay Bonus for Yian Kut-Ku (Blue) is Training Charm x1. You can get it from Burning Brd Wyv Egg in Pondry Hills.

It has a Rarity of 2 while other stats include HP 2, Attack 2, Defense 3 and Speed 4 out of 5. It grows quickly and its Elemental Attacks are 4 for Fire, 3 for Lightning, 2 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 2 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 3 against Water, 2 against Ice, 3 against Lightning, 3 against Dragon and 5 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Monster Search by which it can locate nearby enemies and show them on the map. It also has Rock Breaker by which it can break rocks. Kinship is Fireball Expulsion by which it gobbles several Konchu and expels them at foes with fire. It has Reckless Dash, Peck Onslaught, Fire Res and Fortify as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Fatty Tomato x5.

Zamite

Zamite’s Habitat is Darj Snowfields. It will give you Frost Sac, Ice Crystal and Zamite Scale as rewards for killing it. Its Battle Style is Technical and the Slay Bonus is Defense Nutriment x1.

Zamtrios

Zamtrios can be found in Zarj Snowfields Rare Monster Den. It will give you Zamtrios Tailblade, Zamtrios Fin, Zamtrios Hide and Frost Sac as reward when defeated. Its battle style is Speed and Technical while Slay Bonus for Zamtrios is Training Charm x1. You can get it from Frozen Amphib Egg in Zarj Snowfields.

It has a Rarity of 3 while other stats include HP 4, Attack 2, Defense 4 and Speed 3 out of 5. It grows slowly and its Elemental Attacks are 2 for Fire, 1 for Lightning, 5 for Ice, 3 for Dragon and 5 for Water. All are out of 5.

Its Elemental Resistance are 5 against Water, 5 against Ice, 1 against Lightning, 3 against Dragon and 1 against Fire. Its Riding Action is Swim by which it can swim freely in the water. It also has Monster Search by which it can locate and mark Monster Dens on the map. Kinship is Freezing Spouts by which it charges energy while inflated and unleashes attack that damages all enemies and freezes the area. It has Spread Frost Breath, Skillseal Chaser, Ice Armor, Ice Boost and Predatory as abilities. If you hatch it, you get Ice Res Bead x1.

This concludes our Monster Hunter Stories Monsters Locations Guide. If you want to add anything to this guide. Feel free to use the comments section below!

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