Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Are Fed Up With One Monster in Particular
Every Monster Hunter game has that one monster that players absolutely hate fighting, and in Monster Hunter Wilds, it looks like Yian Kut-Ku is taking the crown. Many fans have voiced their frustration with how annoying this bird wyvern is, saying it turns hunts into a straight-up chore.
Despite Monster Hunter Wilds being a massive hit (even becoming Capcom’s fastest-selling game ever), fights against Yian Kut-Ku seem to be killing the fun for a lot of players.
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Why Fans Dislike Yian Kut-Ku in Monster Hunter Wilds
An Old-School Monster That’s A Pain to Fight
If you’ve played Monster Hunter for a while, you’ll know that Yian Kut-Ku has been around since the very first game on PS2. On paper, it seems like a solid starter monster—not too tough, not too weak. But in reality? It’s a nightmare.
- Constant Screaming → It spams ear-piercing roars that stun hunters constantly.
- Fireball Spam → This thing hurls fire everywhere like it’s got unlimited ammo.
- Annoying Mobility → It runs around non-stop, making it frustrating to hit.
Players have been dealing with this monster for decades, and somehow, it still manages to be one of the most irritating hunts in the game.
What is Reddit’s Take: Yian Kut-Ku is Straight-Up Hated
Recently, a Monster Hunter Wilds player named domicci shared a post on Reddit venting their frustration with Yian Kut-Ku, calling it the first monster they’ve ever truly hated fighting. The community immediately agreed—but also had some hilarious takes on it.
Does anyone else hate fighting this this because this is the first monster i hate fighting
byu/domicci inMonsterHunter
- One player joked that if Capcom ever adds player housing, they’re putting Yian Kut-Ku’s head on their wall first.
- Another said that it should’ve been one of the first monsters you fight, not a late-game hunt.
- Many pointed out that by the time you reach Yian Kut-Ku, you’ve already fought way cooler and more diverse monsters, making it feel completely out of place.
One of the biggest gripes is that it doesn’t have a particularly deep moveset. It only runs, screams, breathes fire, and repeats. Compared to other monsters in Wilds, which have more intricate attack patterns and behaviors, Yian Kut-Ku just feels like a chaotic mess.
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Why is Yian Kut-Ku So Damn Annoying in Wilds?
The real kicker? You do not even fight Yian Kut-Ku until after the main story ends, when you are tasked with capturing it. By that point you have already faced way stronger, more interesting creatures, making this flailing fire chicken feel like an unnecessary grind.
Some fans think it was a mistake to put Yian Kut-Ku so late in the game. If it had been one of the early monsters, at least it would make more sense as a warm-up fight. Instead it shows up at a weird time when players aren’t expecting such a simplistic, yet frustrating monster.
Could Another Classic Monster Will Be Returning?
While Yian Kut-Ku is making its mark as Monster Hunter Wilds’ most annoying monster, fans are also speculating about the return of a much bigger, much scarier enemy—Fatalis.
Some players have believed that Zoh Shia, the final boss of the main story, is actually a guardian version of Fatalis. The biggest clue? Its eyes change color in its second phase, which looks eerily similar to Fatalis’ design.
While Capcom has not confirmed anything, the Monster Hunter community is buzzing with theories about what’s next for Wilds—and they’re definitely hoping it won’t involve another annoying Yian Kut-Ku fight.
Yian Kut-Ku—Annoying or Just Misunderstood?
So, is Yian Kut-Ku the worst monster in Monster Hunter Wilds? Maybe not, but it’s definitely one of the most frustrating.
Why players hate it:
✅ Too much screaming
✅ Spams fireballs
✅ Runs around constantly
✅ Poorly placed in the game’s progression
Some Monster Hunter fans might argue that it’s a classic for a reason, but for most players, Yian Kut-Ku is just a flaming headache.
Now the real question is—what’s the first monster trophy YOU’D mount on your wall? 👀
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