Monster Hunter is a series that has always had its priorities straight: hunting monsters comes first, and everything else is a distant second. With Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has put an incredible amount of energy into building a complex and compelling story that supports and enhances monster hunting. The main campaign dives into deep lore and answers some questions that fans have had for many years.
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One of the most important locations in Monster Hunter Wilds is the Ruins of Wyveria. This ancient kingdom is at the core of Wild’s story, and its existence changes much of what we know about the Monster Hunter universe. Read on to learn more about the Ruins of Wyveria.
Where Are The Ruins Of Wyveria?
Monster Hunter Wilds’ story is centered on a young boy named Nata, who finds your hunting party after being separated from his people. Nata is a Keeper, a group that serves a mysterious and important role in The Forbidden Lands’ ecosystem.
Throughout the main campaign you’ll journey with Nata will take you across these lands on a mission to reunite him with his people, and discover the truth about the mysterious monster that attacked the Keepers.
The journey begins in the Winward Plains before moving to Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin, Icesharp Cliffs, and eventually, the Ruins of Wyveria. You’ll first arrive in Wyveria during Chapter 3-3: Full Circle. This is the region you’ll remain in until the end of Monster Hunter Wilds’ main campaign.
Once you begin High Rank in Chapter 4-1, you won’t have access to the Ruins of Wyveria anymore.
This map will open up again during Chapter 4-3: To Wyvern’s Rest. From that point onward, you’ll be able to travel back to Wyveria whenever you want.
What Are The Ruins Of Wyveria?
As the name suggests, the Ruins of Wyveria are the remnants of a once great city called Wyveria. This ancient city was home to a technologically advanced society beyond anything we’ve seen in Monster Hunter before. It has long been suspected that the series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, Wyveria confirms that to be true for the first time.
Wyveria’s people discovered a way to create their own artificial monsters. They called them Guardians, and used them to protect themselves from monsters and people alike.
At the center of Wyveria sits the Dragontorch, an object of power that brings life and stability to the Forbidden Lands’ ecosystems. The people of Wyveria created an ultimate weapon called Zoh Shia to protect the Dragontorch and ensure stability throughout the Forbidden Lands.
What Can You Do In The Ruins Of Wyveria?
Throughout the ruins of Wyveria lurk the Guardians, a group of artificial, self-replicating monsters who are connected to Wyveria’s energy source called wylk. While the Guardians have all the strength and abilities of the monsters they imitate, they also have some additional abilities as Guardians.
All Guardians can create energy explosions from the earth and absorb energy to repair their wounds. Their interactions with wylk often leave behind crystal structures that can be detonated by a variety of items and elemental attacks as a way to use the Guardian’s powers against them. Most importantly, some unique materials can be harvested from Guardians. Many of these items are used to craft powerful weapons and armor at the Smithy.
The Ruins of Wyveria have many of the same features as the other regions in Monster Hunter Wilds, including hunting assistants, item trades, and material recovery. But its most important features are its Guardian monsters that can be farmed for Guardian materials.
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