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"Guide: Defeating and Capturing Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Author:Kristen Update:Apr 22,2025

With *Monster Hunter Wilds* now in the hands of eager hunters, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the various beasts that inhabit this new world. For those struggling with the monster known as Congalala in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, here's a comprehensive guide to help you tackle this challenge.

Fanged Beast – Congalala

Fanged Beast - Congalala

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Congalala is a large, fanged beast with distinctive pink fur and a prominent crest. Commonly found in temperate forests, these creatures are known for their voracious appetite, particularly for mushrooms. These mushrooms enable them to exhale a variety of breaths that can inflict conditions such as poison, blast, paralysis, and more.

Known Habitats: Forest, Wyveria

Breakable Parts: Head, Tail, Rear, Foreleg x 2

Recommended Elemental Attack: Fire, Ice

Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Paralysis (2x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)

Effective Items: Flash Pod, Shock Trap, Pitfall Trap

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How To Beat Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Beat Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Facing the Congalala requires constant movement due to its large size and agile maneuvers. It's essential to avoid standing directly in front or behind the beast, as these are the prime spots for its potent breath attacks. Congalala can perform powerful smashes with its hands, whip its tail around, and launch breath attacks at a distance.

To maximize damage, focus on its breakable parts. Target the forelegs, as they are often exposed during attacks, leaving the Congalala vulnerable for a few seconds. For the head, tail, and rear, wait for the beast to consume a mushroom, which is visibly noticeable. After it expels gas from its front or rear, you can strike these areas safely if you avoid the attack.

If you get caught in its fumes, use deodorant or roll through water to neutralize the effects. During combat, exploit the wounds you create and utilize Focus Mode and Focus Strikes to deliver significant damage, effectively halting the Congalala's attacks, particularly during its breath or ground-smashing moves.

How To Capture Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Capture Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capturing the Congalala follows the standard procedure for monsters in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. You'll know it's time to capture when a skull icon appears on the minimap beside the monster, accompanied by remarks from your character or other hunters indicating it's nearing its end.

Track the monster to its resting spot where it attempts to recover. Set up either a Shock or Pitfall Trap near it. Wake the beast and lure it into the trap. Once trapped, throw 2 to 3 Tranq Bombs to successfully capture the Congalala.

Congalala Rewards

Your efforts in defeating the Congalala will be rewarded with the following materials:

MaterialsFrequency
Congalala Pelt (Break tail)5x
Congalala Claw (Break forelegs)5x
Vibrant Pelt (Break head)3x
Congalala Fang2x
Congalala Certificate1x

For unlockable titles, you will need to:

  • Hunt 20: Conga
  • Hunt 30: Clown
  • Hunt 40: Hungry
  • Hunt 50: Easygoing

That's everything you need to know about hunting and capturing the Congalala in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.