The 25 Best Monster Hunter Monsters

Over the past twenty years, Monster Hunter has consistently produced some of the most extraordinary and captivating monster designs. Whether you began with the first game on PlayStation 2 or joined when Monster Hunter: World took over the charts in 2018, there’s likely one monster that has won a special place in your heart and holds more affection than any other.

In Capcom’s Monster Hunter series, there are approximately 200 unique creatures in total. We’ve carefully examined each one and hand-picked our top 25 favorites, which we believe represent the crème de la crème of these beastly adversaries. These are the monsters that excite us as much as they frustrate us during battle. With Monster Hunter Wilds recently expanding this roster, now is an excellent opportunity to explore some of the most remarkable creatures in the series. Ranging from Malzeno to Zinogre, Nergigante, and beyond, here are our top 25 favorite monsters in the Monster Hunter universe.