NewGundoraja
Elder Dragon · the Black Sky's Wrath
“An elder dragon that reigns over the heavens. It wraps itself in storm clouds and calls down lightning, hence its title: the Black Sky's Wrath.”
Weaknesses and drops: added at launch.
Massive expansion · Coming 2027
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance
Updated · 6 monsters announced · official sources only
Everything Capcom has officially shown of the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion, in one place: release window, platforms, requirements, monsters, locales, the Boost Bracer and the free Ver. 2 update. Master Rank tier list, builds and monster weaknesses are added here as soon as the expansion is out.
At a glance
Platforms
Cross-playPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2Steam
Players
1 (online: 1–4 players)
Genre
Action RPG
Required to play
- 1A copy of Monster Hunter Wilds
- 2Completion of the 7★ assignment "Awaking From a Dream"
What it adds
Master Rank quests
A new locale, the Skybound Eyrie
Madoi Stronghold
New monsters in the Eastlands
The Boost Bracer and Boost Drivers for all 14 weapons
Story
Lao-Shan Lung suddenly appears in the Forbidden Lands and overwhelms the hunters. A few years later Madoi Stronghold is finished and a series of ruins is found floating in the sky, the Skybound Eyrie. The story is set several years after the events of Wilds.
AlmaGemmaNataOliviaAthosErikWernerBangardTetsuzanFabiusNadia
Monsters
New
ReturningTeostra
Elder Dragon · the Emperor of Flame
“Ferocious, flame-wreathed elder dragons whose very breath brings fiery calamity, crowned the Emperor of Flame due to their appearance. Their fierce temperament can reduce any who approach them to ash.”
Weaknesses and drops: added at launch.
ReturningKushala Daora
Elder Dragon
“Elder dragons that shield themselves with fierce winds, preventing anyone from approaching them. Their skin consists of hard, metallic scales.”
Weaknesses and drops: added at launch.
ReturningLao-Shan Lung
Elder Dragon
“Elder dragons so massive, the damage they cause by merely wandering the land is comparable to a natural disaster.”
Weaknesses and drops: added at launch.
NewAraketa
Bird Wyvern · the Jetstream Wyvern
“Large bird wyverns that rocket across the Skybound Eyrie. A unique organ in their wings allows them to produce bursts of air that propel them forward, earning them their title: the Jetstream Wyvern. They are known for heeding their alpha's every command.”
Weaknesses and drops: added at launch.
ReturningKhezu
Wyvern
“Loathsome wyverns that dwell in caves and other dark places. They use electric shocks to paralyze prey before pouncing from the walls or ceiling.”
Weaknesses and drops: added at launch.
Capcom: “As Ecosystems Change, Guardians Expand Their Territory.” Descriptions quoted from the official monster page. Current weaknesses of the base game's 34 monsters.
Locales and maps
Locale
Skybound Eyrie
“When the great dragon came and left, the mists above cleared, revealing a constellation of islands. Monsters never before seen in the Forbidden Lands have started to appear, hinting at the existence of an entirely unique ecosystem. Updrafts can be seen throughout the Skybound Eyrie. Use these to glide through the air on your Seikret.”
Base
Madoi Stronghold
“After sustaining heavy damage from Lao-Shan Lung, the Guild and the people of the Eastlands came together to build a stronghold to prepare for Lao-Shan Lung's eventual reappearance.”
The base game's six locales are already on the interactive map; the Skybound Eyrie is added when the expansion releases.
Boost Bracer and Boost Drivers
“Activating the Boost Bracer temporarily enhances certain actions and enables new attacks. Increase your odds of taking down fearsome monsters by activating the Boost Bracer to unleash powerful new attacks known as Boost Drivers and enhance certain actions while boosted.”
Ascendance weapon tier list
Master Rank
Published when Ascendance is out
No Master Rank weapon data exists yet, so we do not rank weapons for the expansion. The ranking goes up here once Master Rank gear and clear times are available.
Current S tier · Ver. 1.042 · September 27, 2026
Full base game tier listBuilds for Ascendance
Master Rank builds are added here when the expansion releases. Until then, the strongest endgame build we have for each weapon, the gear you take into Master Rank:
Great Sword · ComfortHR 100+Dragon
Raw Gore Great Sword
All-rounder: Black Eclipse, Antivirus 3, Guard 3 and Offensive Guard 3 on Ostrak Oblivion.
Offensive Guard 3 · Weakness Exploit 5 · Agitator 5
Long Sword · ElementalHR 100+Dragon
Gogmazios Long Sword
Mutual Hostility II, Burst Boost and Second Wind with Peak Performance 5 and Maximum Might 3.
Weakness Exploit 5 · Burst 5 · Peak Performance 5
Sword & Shield · ElementalHR 100+Fire
Elemental Sword & Shield
Mutual Hostility II, Burst 5, Peak Performance 5 and Offensive Guard 3 on a fire Kyrie Verd.
Fire Attack 3 · Offensive Guard 3 · Burst 5
Dual Blades · ElementalHR 100+Dragon
Weakness Exploit Dual Blades
Arkveld γ four-piece with Flayer 5, Convert Element 3 and Latent Power 4 on a dragon Eternal Cusp.
Weakness Exploit 5 · Flayer 5 · Convert Element 3
Hammer · Endgame metaHR 100+Dragon
Black Eclipse Hammer
Attack Boost 5, Critical Boost 5 and Weakness Exploit 5 with Black Eclipse and Guts on a raw Hammer.
Weakness Exploit 5 · Attack Boost 5 · Critical Boost 5
Gunlance · DefensiveHR 100+Fire
Gogmazios Regen Gunlance
Mutual Hostility II, Super Recovery and Peak Performance 5 on a fire Auguring Omen.
Artillery 3 · Load Shells 2 · Guard 3
Switch Axe · ElementalHR 100+Fire
Elemental Switch Axe
Mutual Hostility II, Agitator 5, Burst 5 and Coalescence 3 fed by Bubbly Dance.
Fire Attack 3 · Rapid Morph 3 · Power Prolonger 3
Charge Blade · ElementalHR 100+Fire
Gog Coalescence Charge Blade
Mutual Hostility II from three Gogmazios pieces, Coalescence 3 fed by Bubbly Dance.
Coalescence 3 · Load Shells 2 · Rapid Morph 3
Insect Glaive · ElementalHR 100+Fire
Gogma Evasion Insect Glaive
Mutual Hostility II, Evade Window 5 and Divine Blessing 3 on a fire Limbo Llor.
Critical Element 3 · Weakness Exploit 5 · Burst 5
Light Bowgun · ElementalHR 100+Fire
Gogmazios Coalescence Light Bowgun
Mutual Hostility II, Bubbly Dance into Coalescence 3 and Weakness Exploit 5, any element.
Weakness Exploit 5 · Fire Attack 3 · Coalescence 3
Ver. 2 update
Released alongside Ascendance and applied to all players, including those without the expansion (Capcom):
Character Edit Vouchers
Re-edit your hunter's appearance as many times as you like, free of charge and without vouchers.
Faster weapon swap
Switch between primary and secondary weapons without mounting your Seikret.
Change equipment outside your tent
Change equipment from the item box menu outside the tent.
Hunter Loadouts
Save item, equipment and equipment appearance loadouts as one combined loadout applied at once.
Monster hide toughness in numbers
The Monster Field Guide shows numerical values for monster hide toughness.
UI display options
Change HUD elements such as the clock position, health and stamina gauge effects and item box display to match previous titles.
Trailers and videos
The base game's Nintendo Switch 2 version releases on December 4, 2026 (pre-orders from October 20, 2026). For the base game's updates, see Title Updates and Events.
Ascendance FAQ
When does Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance come out?
Capcom lists it as "Coming 2027". No exact date had been announced as of September 27, 2026; this page is updated when it is.
Which platforms is Ascendance on?
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, with cross-play. The base game's Nintendo Switch 2 version releases on December 4, 2026.
Which monsters are in Ascendance?
Six so far: Gundoraja, Teostra, Kushala Daora, Lao-Shan Lung, Araketa, Khezu. Gundoraja and Araketa are new; Teostra, Kushala Daora, Lao-Shan Lung, Khezu return from earlier games.
What do you need to play Ascendance?
A copy of Monster Hunter Wilds, and Completion of the 7★ assignment "Awaking From a Dream".
Is Ver. 2 free?
Yes. Capcom says the Ver. 2 improvements released alongside Ascendance apply to all players, including those who do not own the expansion.
Have price and editions been announced?
Not as of September 27, 2026. The Steam page is open for wishlists.
Sources: monsterhunter.com/en-us · monsterhunter.com/monster · monsterhunter.com/field · monsterhunter.com/story · monsterhunter.com/hunting · monsterhunter.com/media · monsterhunter.com/qol-improvements · store.steampowered.com/Monster_Hunter_Wilds_Ascendance. Images: monsterhunterwiki.org (Capcom assets).