Scarlet Forest Region Overview and Guide in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Scarlet Forest is the second locale you will explore in the Forbidden Lands. This is a lush area that is characterized by its towering trees and abundant water sources, with the forest floor covered in peculiar red-colored water. The region also experiences an Inclemency known as the Downpour, which is a torrential rainstorm that floods the surrounding area.

• Pop-Up Camps: 12
• Number of Areas: 18
• Biome Type: Dense forest with abundant water bodies
• Weather Variations: Frequent rainstorms, including the Downpour
• Unique Features: Towering trees, red-colored water, ancient ruins
• Best for: Hunting water-affiliated monsters, gathering aquatic resources
• Inclemency: Downpour rainstorm

• Wudwud Hideout: Deep within the Scarlet Forest lies the Wudwud Hideout, home to the Wudwuds, a Lynian tribe.

• Flooded Terrain: During the Downpour, certain areas become submerged, which can greatly affect movement and accessibility.
• Slippery Surfaces: Continuous rainfall makes surfaces slick, potentially hindering mobility.
• Entangled Rocks
• VIne Traps

In regards to the area itself, the Scarlet Forest is the second area you will unlock. It cycles through three different weather states, each affecting the environment and hunts:

• Plenty
• Fallow: A foggy period where the region’s waters take on a deep scarlet hue, giving the area its name.
• Downpour: The Inclemency of the region, bringing heavy rainfall and harsher conditions.

The Scarlet Forest is home to a variety of large and small monsters, each adapted to the dense, wet environment.

Certain small monsters in Scarlet Forest have distinct habitats; some perch on tree branches, others dwell in the region's red-colored waters, while a few hover around ancient ruins.

• Dalthydon: Often hide in caves or shaded areas.
• Gajios: Aquatic creatures often found in bodies of water.
• Harpios: Small Wingdrakes that low to fish..
• Conga: Small pink stinky monkeys.
• Vespoid: Insectoid creatures known for their annoying stings.
• Piragill: Small leviathans that hunt in group and are very fast.

The Scarlet Forest is rich in unique flora and fauna, providing a variety of different materials for hunters to collect.

The following special items can be gathered in the Scarlet Forest:

The forest teems with small creatures that can be useful on your hunts.

• Bitterbug
• Leaflugger Ant
• Paratoad
• Vigorwasp
• Giant Vigorwasp
• Vigormantle Bug
• Wiggly Litchi
• Flashflies
• Wedge Beetle
• Dark Hornet
• Godbug
• Flashbug
• Amstrigian
• Hymstrigian
• Emperor Hopper
• Quatreflies
• Pallbug
• Florashell Crab
• Curioshell Crab
• Dapperwing
• Mimiphyta
• Myriads
• Omenfly
• Starduster
• Scarlet Joyperch
• Smokeshroud Gekko
• Dazzlewing

• Virid Bowfin
• Sushifish
• Whetfish
• Goldenfish
• Platinumfish
• Burst Arowana
• Gravid Bowfin
• Gunpowderfish
• Goldenfry
• Bomb Arowana
• Escunite
• Grand Escunite
• Gastronome Tuna
• Goliath Squid
• Gajau
• Petricanths

• Make Use of Elevated Terrain: Use the towering trees to gain vantage points and plan ambushes.
• Prepare for Rain: Equip gear that mitigates water effects to maintain mobility during Downpour.
• Monitor Water Levels: Some monsters become more aggressive when areas are flooded.

The Scarlet Forest gets its name from the deep red waters that flood the landscape during certain weather cycles. Dense with towering trees and thick undergrowth, the region is filled with winding paths, hidden clearings, and ancient ruins that hint at a forgotten past. The Wudwud tribe calls this place home, using their knowledge of the land to navigate its challenges. When the Downpour hits, the entire forest is drenched in heavy rainfall, submerging parts of the terrain and making movement even more difficult. Some monsters use this to their advantage, becoming even more aggressive in the storm.