Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance · 2027 Expansion
MHW Ascendance Database
Monster weakness charts, Master Rank guides, and elder dragon intel for the 2027 expansion. Stop carting — know every monster's weakness before you hunt.
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Weakness Chart
Complete elemental weakness chart for all 33 monsters — Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon.
Monster Database
Every large monster with weak points, breakable parts, status effects, and hunting strategy.
Guides & Prep
Master Rank preparation checklists, elder dragon guides, and Ascendance DLC coverage.
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The flagship monster of Monster Hunter Wilds — a rare species thought extinct. Its chainblade whips channel raw dragon energy. Only Dragon element is effective; focus the chainblades with cut/blunt/ammo damage.
The Steel Dragon returns for its third consecutive DLC appearance in Ascendance. Kushala Daora is a wind-wielding elder dragon whose black tornadoes deflect bullets and blades. Its metal hide sheds elemental attacks — Elderseal and Dragon weapons are the classic answer.
The colossus of the series returns for the first time since Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Lao-Shan Lung is a siege-scale elder dragon that marches toward the Cloud Realm capital — you must stop it before it destroys the fortress.
The flagship of Monster Hunter 4 returns, spreading its Frenzy virus across Wyveria. Fire is the top weakness — Water does nothing. Break the head to stop Frenzy-spreading attacks.
The apex of the Windward Plains, a flying wyvern that channels thunder through its horn-shaped head. It absorbs Thunder damage — never bring thunder weapons. Water is king here.
The hidden final boss of Monster Hunter Wilds, an artificial god-like dragon sealed beneath Wyveria. It is immune to Flash Pods, traps, and status effects — Dragon damage is the only strong element.
Latest Guides
All guides →Amplified Bracer Weapon Changes: What All 14 Weapons Get in Ascendance
The Amplified Bracer adds an enhanced action to every one of the 14 weapon types — the biggest combat change since the Clutch Claw. Here is every confirmed and trailer-implied bracer skill, weapon by weapon, and what each one means for the Master Rank meta.
Every Monster Confirmed for Ascendance So Far (and the Ones Hiding in the Trailer)
Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung are official. The sky leviathan flagship is obvious. But frame-by-frame, the reveal trailer shows at least two more silhouettes Capcom has not named. Here is the full confirmed Ascendance roster so far, with the trailer archaeology behind each theory.
Cloud Realm Ruins Guide: Everything We Know About Ascendance's Floating Map
The Cloud Realm Ruins is Ascendance's new map — a floating island chain above the Forbidden Lands with sky bridges, vertical combat zones, and a Seikret traversal system nobody has seen before. Here's everything confirmed, plus what the trailer geography tells us about how it will actually play.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — Everything We Know (Release, Master Rank, New Map)
Complete roundup of the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion: 2027 release window, Cloud Realm Ruins map, Master Rank quests, confirmed returning elders Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung, and the new Amplified Bracer system.
Master Rank Preparation Checklist — What to Do Before Ascendance Drops
Everything you should finish in base Monster Hunter Wilds before the Ascendance expansion: HR unlock quests, deco farming, weapon trees, armor augments, money, and consumables.
Kushala Daora Returns in Ascendance — Weakness, Strategy & Farm Guide
The Steel Dragon returns for a third DLC run. Full Kushala Daora guide for Master Rank: elemental weaknesses, wind aura mechanics, Elderseal strategy, and the best weapons.
Lao-Shan Lung Returns — Complete Siege Fight Guide for Ascendance
The colossal elder dragon is back after 9 years. Full Lao-Shan Lung siege guide: how the fight works, weak points, ballista/cannon/Dragonator usage, and how to repel vs slay.
Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Weakness Chart (All Monsters, All Elements)
Every monster weakness in Monster Hunter Wilds on one chart — elements, status effects, weak points, breakable parts. Includes Ascendance confirmed monsters like Kushala Daora and Lao-Shan Lung.
Best High Rank Armor Sets to Farm Before Ascendance Master Rank
The five best HR armor sets to farm before Ascendance: Arkveld, Gore Magala, Jin Dahaad, Guardian sets, and mixed deco sets — with skill breakdowns and upgrade priorities.