What Is the Best Monster from the Monster Hunter Series?

With the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, it is now time to take a look at the entire beloved and highly successful Capcom series as a whole. The crux of this franchise is hunting down various beasts. But what is the best monster in the entire Monster Hunter series to date? The Siliconera staff has come together to give our thoughts on our favorite enemies from across all titles.

Siliconera Speaks Up: Our Favorite Monster Hunter Enemies

I like the funny little round fellas like the Gobul from 3 and the Nibelsnarf from 3p. They’re both threatening, but also kind of adorable and have silly names. I’m also a big fan of the Seltas Queen and hope she gets to have a comeback in the series sometime, as both the monster and armor design for it were great. — Elliot

I think Paolumu is absolutely adorable. Definitely a top-tier, super cute character. Totally one of my favorites, both to fight and befriend in Monster Hunter Stories. However, I also like Khezu a whole bunch since it is so, so silly. — Jenni

The Nargacuga will always be my personal favorite. It has a fantastic design that is reminiscent of a dark wyvern mixed with an almost bat-style design. It is fast and incredibly memorable. I am also extra partial to it since it was one of my trusty partners in the wonderful but criminally underplayed Monster Hunter Stories 2.

Speaking of Monster Hunter Stories 2, I appreciate how that particular title flipped the script on the whole monster-hunting situation. Being able to collect, hatch, and fight alongside the monsters we previously hunted brought more nuance and depth to them. It also allowed me to care more about the monsters, rather than just see them as a foe standing in my way. As such, I’m still holding out hope for a Monster Hunter Stories 3 in the near future so I can fight alongside my bestie Nargacuga again. — Cody

Monster Hunter Wilds releases for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 28, 2025.