Iceshard Cliffs Region Overview and Guide in Monster Hunter Wilds

Iceshard Cliffs is the fourth zone and a treacherous frozen region in the Forbidden Lands, covered in towering ice formations, deep crevasses, and chilling winds. The extreme cold makes survival difficult, and hunters must come prepared with proper gear to withstand the freezing temperatures. The region’s inclemency, known as Frostbite, brings dangerously low temperatures, affecting both movement and stamina.

• Pop-Up Camps: 7
• Number of Areas: 20
• Biome Type: Frozen tundra, icy cliffs, glacial caverns
• Weather Variations: Heavy snowfall, freezing winds, sudden blizzards
• Unique Features: Unstable ice sheets, deep caverns, frozen lakes, climbable ice walls
• Best for: Hunting ice-element monsters, gathering rare cold-resistant materials
• Inclemency: Frostwinds – Heavy Icy snowstorms who prevent you from seeing far away.

• Glacial Hollow: A massive underground cave hidden beneath the ice, home to rare endemic life and valuable minerals.
• Frozen Wastes: An open, snow-covered plain where large monsters roam freely.

• Extreme Cold: Prolonged exposure can slow stamina regeneration
• Slippery Surfaces: Movement can be difficult in certain areas due to the slick surface.
• Ice Cracks: Unstable terrain may break underfoot, sending hunters falling into deep crevasses.
• Avalanches: Loud noises or large monster movements can trigger falling ice, dealing heavy damage.
• Snowstorms: Reduce visibility and can disorient hunters during fights.
• Brittle Ice Pillar
• Floating Rubble

As with other regions, this zone is affected by a very dangerous inclemency:

• Frostwinds: Heavy Icy snowstorms who prevent you from seeing far away.

The freezing conditions of Iceshard Cliffs are home to some of the toughest ice-element monsters in the Forbidden Lands.

• Vespoid: Insectoid creatures known for their annoying stings..
• Nerscylla Hatchling: Small spiders. They can’t spin webs but they do attack in pack.
• Comaqchi: Small insect clinging to walls in the icy mountains.
• Blango: Often moving in group near Blangonga.
• Porkeplume: Small monsters, mix of bird and wyvern, that defend themselves by puffing up the spikes on their head..
• Rafma: Herbivore monsters that usually are found in cold environments only.

The Iceshard Cliffs contain rare minerals and cold-resistant herbs for hunters looking to craft specialized gear.

The following special rare items can also be gathered:

The Iceshard Cliffs feature unique creatures that have adapted to the cold.

• Purewasp
• Heatmantle Bug
• Rime Beetle
• Wiggly Litchi
• Sleeptoad
• Flashflies
• Wedge Beetle
• Godbug
• Flashbug
• Quatreflies
• Pallbug
• Curioshell Crab
• Vaporonid
• Pillopod
• Solanaria
• Gawkie

• Goldenfish
• Platinumfish
• Blind Perch
• Gravid Bowfin
• Gunpowderfish
• Goldenfry

• Bring Heat-Generating Gear: Frostbite drains stamina fast, so warming items or armor are a must.
• Watch for Cracks: Some areas have fragile ice that can break under heavy impact.
• Use Fire-Based Weapons: Many monsters in this zone are weak to fire attacks.
• Watch for Avalanches: Keep an eye on ledges; falling ice can be deadly.

A frigid land high above the frozen tundra, the Iceshard Cliffs are as dangerous as they are breathtaking. Jagged peaks and deep crevasses make navigation a challenge, and unpredictable blizzards can leave hunters stranded in an instant. Despite the harsh conditions, the region is home to powerful monsters that have adapted to the extreme cold. Some creatures use the cliffs to ambush prey, while others burrow beneath the ice, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The chilling winds and constant snowfall make every hunt here a test of endurance.