Ruins of Wyveria Region Overview and Guide in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Ruins of Wyveria were once home to a powerful Wyverian civilization, but now only ruins and monsters remain. With crumbling structures, overgrown vines, and the mysterious energy of the Wyrmways, this area is full of hidden dangers. Rare materials, unique wildlife, and powerful monsters make it a challenging but rewarding place to explore.
Ruins of Wyveria

The Ruins of Wyveria is the fifth zone you can explore in Monster Hunter Wilds. A long time ago, this land was the base of an advanced Wyverian civilization. Now completely Lost, the Ruins of Wyveria only host unusual mysteries, unknown dangers, and traces of Lala Barina, more fierce than ever.
Zone Overview
- Pop-Up Camps: 6
- Number of Areas: 15
- Biome Type: Ruins, Rocky area
- Weather Variations: -
- Unique Features: Crumbling Ruins, Vines
- Best for: Fishing, tracking large Guardian monsters
- Inclemency: Wyvern's Stirring - a phenomenon tied to the energy of the Wyrmways, affecting the ecosystem.
Important Areas
- Sild, the Keepers' Vigil: a Wyverian outpost overseeing the ruins. Home to the remaining people from the old civilization. It was the capital of Wyveria, but today it only serves as a lonely refuge.
Environmental Hazards and Features
- Vine Traps
- Entangled Rocks
- Lump of Wyrmsbane
In regards to the area itself, the Ruins of Wyveria cycle through three distinct states, each affecting the environment and hunts:
- Plenty
- Fallow
- Wyvern's Stirring: a phenomenon tied to the energy of the Wyrmways, affecting the ecosystem.
Each state changes how you approach hunts, so keep an eye on the shifting conditions! This is the case for most big, known locations within the Forbidden Lands of Monster Hunter Wilds, as most of them cycle through various environmental changes.
Monsters in Ruins of Wyveria
The Ruins of Wyveria is home to a variety of large and small monsters, including both roaming creatures and aggressive predators. Some monsters have unique behaviour depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
Large Monsters
Monster and Type | Element | Weakness |
---|---|---|
Lala Barina - Temnoceran | Thunder | Fire |
Congalala - Fanged Beast | Blast / Poison | Fire |
Quematrice - Brute Wyvern | Fire | Water |
Doshaguma - Fanged Beast | Blast | Fire |
Ajarakan - Fanged Beast | Fire | Water / Ice |
Hirabami - Leviathan | Ice | Fire / Thunder |
Nerscylla - Temnoceran | None | Fire |
Xu Wu - Cephalopod | Dragon | Ice |
Rathalos - Flying Wyvern | Fire | Dragon |
Gravios - Flying Wyvern | Fire | Water / Ice / Dragon |
Gypceros - Bird Wyvern | None | Fire |
Guardian Doshaguma Construct | None | Ice |
Guardian Rathalos Construct | Fire | Thunder / Dragon |
Guardian Ebony Odogaron Construct | None | Water |
Guardian Arkveld Construct | Dragon | Dragon |
Guardian Fulgur Anjanath Construct | Thunder | Water / Ice / Dragon |
Small Monsters
Small monsters in the Ruins of Wyveria behave differently based on their habitat; some roam in packs, others hide in specific areas or shaded regions, and a few may gather around mineral deposits:
- Porkeplume: Small monsters, mix of bird and wyvern, that defend themselves by puffing up the spikes on their head.
- Rafma: Herbivore monsters that usually are found in cold environments only.
- Vespoid: Insectoid creatures known for their annoying stings.
- Guardian Seikret: Ancient constructs created to protect the ruins.
Gatherable Materials
The Ruins of Wyveria is rich in unique flora and fauna, providing a variety of different materials for hunters to collect.
Herbs & Gathering Resources
Hunters can collect various herbs and minerals unique to the Ruins, essential for crafting and upgrades.
Material | Type |
---|---|
Gloamgrass Bud | Crafting Material |
Herb | Crafting Material |
Blue Mushroom | Crafting Material |
Slashberry | Crafting Material |
Flowfern | Crafting Material |
Carbalite Ore | Ore |
Novacrystal | Ore |
Honey | Crafting Material |
Might Seed | Crafting Material |
Dung | Crafting Material |
Nulberry | Crafting Material |
Vitalily | Crafting Material |
Adamant Seed | Crafting Material |
Exciteshroom | Crafting Material |
Parashroom | Crafting Material |
Lightcrystal | Ore |
Wild Herb | Crafting Material |
Quality Bone | Bone |
Tough Guardian Bone | Bone |
Ivy | Crafting Material |
Smokenut | Crafting Material |
Dragonfell Berry | Crafting Material |
Devil's Blight | Crafting Material |
Antidote Herb | Crafting Material |
Thorngrass Pod | Crafting Material |
Watermoss | Crafting Material |
Wyrmsbane | Crafting Material |
Blackened Fossil | Bone |
Cocoon Fiber | Crafting Material |
Sparkflint | Crafting Material |
Frostlantern | Crafting Material |
Mandragora | Crafting Material |
Mysterious Fruit | Crafting Material |
Wylky Gemstone | Ore |
Brightmoss | Crafting Material |
Toadstool | Crafting Material |
Nitroshroom | Crafting Material |
Whitegleam Gemstone | Ore |
Machalite Ore | Ore |
Earth Crystal | Ore |
Dragonite Ore | Ore |
Sturdy Bone | Bone |
Mystery Bone | Bone |
The following rare special materials can also be gathered in the Ruins:
Material | Type |
---|---|
Mature Wyveria Lantern | Special item |
Milky Cocoon Web | Special item |
Origin Wylk Gem | Special item |
Wyveria Lantern | Special item |
Wylk Pebble | Special item |
Endemic Life
The Ruins are teeming with small creatures that can assist hunters, such as insects that provide buffs or small animals that can be used strategically during hunts.
- Vigorwasp
- Giant Vigorwasp
- Purewasp
- Vigormantle Bug
- Wiggly Litchi
- Paratoad
- Nitrotoad
- Sleeptoad
- Flashflies
- Thunderbug
- Wedge Beetle
- Dark Hornet
- Bitterbug
- Godbug
- Flashbug
- Great Thunderbugs
- Tyrant Hopper
- Quatreflies
- Pallbug
- Curioshell Crab
- Vaporonid
- Xu Yo
- Petalfly
- Gillopod
- Pillopod
- Solanaria
- Gawkie
Fishes
- Blind Perch
- Glass Parexus
- Goldenfry
- Gunpowderfish
- Gravid Bowfin
Hunting Tips
- Make Use of Elevated Terrain: Use the towering trees to gain vantage points and plan ambushes.
- Watch the weather: Some monsters only appear during specific weather.
Lore and Background
The Ruins of Wyveria once served as the capital and homeland of the Wyverian people. It now only serves as a location rich in history, reflecting the legacy of the Wyverian civilization and offering only Ruins and abandoned places.
Changelog
- 30 Jun. 2025: Added missing information and updated Resources list.
- 28 Feb. 2025: Guide created.
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