Prior to its official release, fans have been asking one and only question: “How many monsters are there in Wild Hearts?” We’re here with a comprehensive Kemono list, complete with their official descriptions.
Wild Hearts is a visually stunning game, and this is particularly evident in its depiction of awe-inspiring monsters, known as Kemono. These colossal beasts have seamlessly blended with their surroundings, sometimes appearing as magnified versions of real-life creatures that are interwoven with the natural world. One such Kemono is the Ragetail, a rodent-like creature adorned with a blooming floral growth atop its head.
Throughout your journey across Azuma, you’ll encounter a diverse range of Kemono creatures to take on, with the possibility of more being introduced following the game’s release. Our comprehensive list of Kemono in Wild Hearts is provided below, and we’ll continue to update it as new variations are discovered or developed by Omega Force.
How many monsters are there in Wild Hearts?
Wild Hearts features a total of 21 Kemono, and their level of difficulty increases progressively as players advance through the game, as denoted by a star rating assigned to each. Below, you can find the complete catalog of Kemono creatures featured in Wild Hearts.
Complete Kemono list
According to EA’s official website, the following Kemono are showcased in Wild Hearts, and their respective descriptions are provided below.
Golden Tempest
“Far in the north, it’s said there is a mysterious place known as the Golden Sea, where sand stretches to the horizon in every direction. In truth, this is the territory of the Aragane, or Golden Tempest, where fools go in search of gold, never to return. Yes, this beast is the embodiment of the wind, which blows some to riches and others to death.”
Ragetail
“A dangerous beast that will attack smaller Kemono or humans without discrimination. The Hanayadoshi, or Ragetail, is a voracious eater and permanently hungry despite consuming vast amounts of food compared to its size. This may be due to nutrition being diverted by the fruit-like growth at the tip of its tail. It tends to ignore everything else when it’s pursuing a meal, but if angered, it will abandon the chase and attack.”
Sapscourge
“The Kohakunushi, or Sapscourge, produces substances very similar to pollen and sap from its craggy skin and shaggy fur, both of which have a distinctly woody appearance. However, the Kemono appears ill-equipped to deal with its own physiology, sneezing at the pollen it sheds and accidentally covering its prey in sap time after time, before clumsily attempting to wash it off.”
Kingtusk
“The largest and most terrifying of the Kemono that tend to appear around human settlements, the Yama’ugachi has developed multiple eyes so prey can’t slip away—though it tends to keep most of them shut, relying instead on its sense of smell. Should something invade its territory, however, the giant boar opens all its eyes in a flash, sending menacing glares in every direction. Its massive, trunk-like teeth that earn it the name “Kingtusk” can, and will, rip through almost anything.”
Lavaback
“Ask a group of hunters what their most feared Kemono would be, and the answers will be many and varied. But ask what the most odious Kemono would be, and the response will be almost unanimous: the Jigokuzaru, or lavaback. Its cunning, its dexterous use of its volcanic body, and the way it sometimes seems to sneer at humankind have all earned it that grim reputation.”
Deathstalker
“From every inch of its sickly sleek form, the Rasetsu, or Deathstalker, emits a relentless icy chill. Where no water graces the land, this Kemono can conjure giant lumps of ice, from which it creates beautiful demarcations of its territory, known to hunters as “icecastles.” It hunts in a pack when necessary, bringing down prey with terrifying speed. But it has equally terrifying strength, all too evident in one-on-one combat with other Kemono. Yes, long has this beast been the hunter’s bane.”
Amaterasu
“With its vast wingspan, vivid, sun-soaked plumage, and majestic flight, Amaterasu has captured imaginations for centuries. It’s little wonder that the bird has been worshipped as a kami of the heavens since the days of yore. Yet for some mysterious reason, all those places where it has been revered—from a tiny hamlet to vast nation—seem to have fallen hastily into ruin, and no records remain to tell more of the hallowed Kemono.”
Goldshard
“Many Kemono exhibit idiosyncratic behaviour, but that of the Koganebari, or Goldshard, has an amusing twist. Though its body is covered with exceptionally hard, protective spines, when the beast spots prey, it ejects its spines as projectiles to incapacitate its target. It can be seen going too far, however, sometimes losing all its spines and then running around in a blind panic with completely bare skin.”
Spineglider
“A flying Kemono that rapidly generates rock from a liquid it secretes, which solidifies into a hard mineral mass. Its territory is easily identified by the disorderly mass of stony pillars surrounding it, bearing a remarkable resemblance to stalagmites. The Tsunobashiri, or Spineglider, is fiercely protective of this territory, and extremely aggressive to intruders. It will swoop down silently from the shadows of its stony pillars on anything it perceives as a threat.”
Earthbreaker
“A fabled Kemono, said to rip the earth asunder and swallow whole mountains as it lumbers onward. Under the weight of its gargantuan frame, far greater than that of any other Kemono, the landscape creaks and groans. Legend has it that when the world was created, the land was flat like the ocean, until Kunin’arashi, or Earthbreakers, marched far and wide, carving valleys and forcing great peaks high into the sky.”
Dreadclaw
“Cockerels are known for their dawn crowing, but this Kemono cousin has a squall so shrill, it shakes the leaves from the trees. In fact, the cry of the hot-headed himetosaka, or Dreadclaw, traverses hill and dale, to be heard by the inhabitants of distant villages. Even at that range, the din can destroy old farmhouses—reason enough to want to hunt the beast.”
Gritdog
“The Sunatsuzumi, or Gritdog, is furnished with naturally magnetic lodestones, through which it controls complex magnetic fields to manipulate ironsand into curious shapes that are found dotted across its territory. These eerie, almost Karakuri-like structures give a chilling insight into the beast’s intelligence.”
Fumebeak
“The Kuromatoi, or Fumebeak, is a grim bird that bathes its prey in a toxic miasma and is shrewd enough to pick out and target the weak. However, it would seem that it’s not immune to its own pernicious emissions, at times appearing to writhe and convulse in pain. Many Kemono conquers their environment by learning to command nature’s power, but in this case, it would seem nature still has the upper hand.”
Emberplume
“A legendary Kemono born of fire and nurtured by flame, Shiranui, or the Emberplume, is said to hail from a volcanic habitat far in the west where it scorched all around to ash. Some profess its flames purge evil, and glorify the bird as a paragon of exorcism, whilst others claim it is a harbinger of destruction that will turn fields to flame, stock to cinders, and dwellings to dust.”
Conclusion
Wild Hearts puts a unique spin on the hunting genre, with technology serving as your only defense against monstrous beasts empowered by the savage forces of nature. Whether you choose to tackle these creatures solo or hunt with comrades in seamless co-op, the choice is yours.
The Kemono’s motivation for unleashing chaos upon once-thriving Azuma remains shrouded in mystery. These formidable beasts wield the destructive force of primal nature, posing a formidable threat to all who stand in their path. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerges with the arrival of a skilled hunter, armed with deadly weapons and ancient Karakuri technology capable of tipping the scales in the fight against the Kemono’s reign of terror.
Back to our original question: How many monsters are there in Wild Hearts? We’ve met 21 deadly Kemono. We hope you are going to enjoy the game when it’s released. You can pre-order Wild Hearts from Steam. If you like fighting with bosses, don’t forget to check out our guide explaining everything you need to know about Elden Ring.
