Windward Plains Region Overview and Guide in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Windward Plains serve as the initial hunting grounds in the Forbidden Lands. This expansive area consists of a mix of grasslands, deserts, and various rock formations and experiences an Inclemency known as the Sandtide, a great sandstorm roiling with thunder.

• Pop-Up Camps: 13
• Number of Areas: 17
• Biome Type: Grasslands, Desert & Rocky Cliffs
• Weather Variations: Clear skies, strong winds, Sandtide thunderstorms
• Unique Features: Expansive open plains, tall grass for stealth, scattered cliffs ideal for aerial combat
• Best for: Gathering common and rare materials, tracking large monsters in open terrain
• Inclemency: Sandtide thunderstorm

• Kunafa, Windsong Village: Home to the Seikret people, this village is renowned for its unique culture and serves as a hub for hunters in the region. Kunafa is also the place where you can unlock your Seikret customization

• Sandstorms: Occasional sandstorms can reduce visibility and affect stamina.
• Rocky Terrain: The uneven landscape can hinder movement but also offers strategic vantage points.
• Falling Boulders
• Giant Falling Boulders
• Vine Trap

In regards to the area itself, the Windward Plains cycle through three distinct states, each affecting the environment and hunts:

• Plenty: The savannah is lush, full of grazing Ceratonoth, and visibility is clear. Colors are vibrant, and the region feels alive.
• Fallow: The land dries out, vegetation becomes scarce, and sand fills the air, reducing visibility. The environment takes on a more muted tone.
• Sandtide: A massive lightning-filled sandstorm sweeps the plains, striking both hunters and monsters. The towering rock formation glows, and Rey Dau, the Apex Predator, becomes far more aggressive. Villagers in Kunafa take shelter, reinforcing just how dangerous this event is.

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.

The Windward Plains is home to a variety of large and small monsters, including both roaming creatures and aggressive predators. Some monsters have unique behavior depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

Small monsters in the Windward Plains behave differently based on their habitat; some roam in packs across the plains, others hide in caves or shaded areas, and a few gather around mineral deposits:

• Dalthydon: Often hide in caves or shaded areas.
• Gajios: Aquatic creatures often found in bodies of water.
• Vespoid: Insectoid creatures known for their annoying stings.
• Baunos: Scavengers that often feed on carcasses.
• Bulaqchi: Insect type monster.
• Ceratonoth: Found near Lightning strikes.
• Talioth: They hunt in packs.

The Windward Plains is a great gathering spot for herbs, ores, and special endemic life that can be used for crafting and upgrades. Below is a table of materials found in this region.

Hunters can collect various herbs and minerals unique to the plains, essential for crafting and upgrades.

The following special gathering and craft items can be found in the Windward Plains:

The plains 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
• Vigormantle Bug
• Wiggly Litchi
• Paratoad
• Flashflies
• Thunderbug
• Wedge Beetle
• Dark Hornet
• Bitterbug
• Godbug
• Flashbug
• Great Thunderbugs
• Windrustler
• Black Windrustler
• Nothpecker
• Landlight Shrimp
• Amstrigian
• Hymstrigian
• Rufflizard
• Sandstar
• Emperor Hopper
• Quatreflies
• Pallbug
• Tracktail Lizard
• Curioshell Crab
• Omenfly
• Vaporonid
• Scalebat
• Dung Beetle
• Smokeshroud Gekko

• Sushifish
• Whetfish
• Goldenfish
• Platinumfish
• Virid Bowfin
• Gravid Bowfin

• Use the tall grass: Hide from aggressive monsters and plan ambushes.
• Watch the weather: Some monsters only appear during storms.
• Collect Thunder Beetles: Great for crafting paralysis-based ammo and traps.
• Climb cliffs for aerial attacks: Certain areas have jumping points to launch attacks from above.

The Windward Plains are a vast stretch of open land, shaped by strong winds and shifting weather patterns. This region is home to the Seikret people, who have adapted to life in the savannah, using the land's resources to survive. The towering rock formations and scattered oases offer shelter from the elements, but hunters need to stay alert, as the landscape changes with each passing season. When the Sandtide rolls in, the entire area is surrounded by a massive thunder-filled sandstorm, turning the once-open plains into a dangerous battlefield.