Eager to conquer the Chatacabra in *Monster Hunter Wilds*? This early-game adversary with its long, menacing tongue is a prime target for honing your hunting skills. Let's dive into the strategies for both slaying and capturing this frog-like beast.

How to Beat Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Chatacabra, a close-range combatant, primarily uses its tongue for attacks, but it can also charge at you if you keep your distance. Fortunately, as one of the easier monsters in the game, you can take it down with any weapon. However, smaller weapons like the Bow and Charge Blade might be slightly less effective due to the Chatacabra's size, which makes multi-hit attacks less optimal.

Key to success is understanding its attack patterns. The majority of its moves are frontal, including tongue lashes and limb slams, the latter of which is always preceded by the Chatacabra rearing up. The only notable rear attack is a sweeping tongue motion, which occurs when it lifts its head skyward.

To effectively beat the Chatacabra, position yourself near its sides. This allows you to evade or block its slam attacks easily. Exploiting its weaknesses to Ice and Thunder will expedite the battle, leading you to a swift victory and, perhaps, a stylish new frog skin hat.

How to Capture Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing the Chatacabra follows the standard procedure in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, made simpler by its inability to fly. Equip yourself with a Shock Trap or a Pitfall Trap and at least two Tranq Bombs; however, carrying one of each trap and eight Tranq Bombs is advisable to account for any mishaps.

Engage the Chatacabra in combat until its mini-map icon displays a small skull, indicating it's weakened and attempting to retreat to a new area for the last time. Follow it to its chosen spot, set your trap in its path, and lure it in. Once trapped, quickly deploy two Tranq Bombs to sedate it, completing the capture process efficiently.