A popular new Monster Hunter Wilds mod takes the guesswork out of figuring out a monster’s weakness. The newest Monster Hunter title continues the legacy of previous games through tough battles with larger-than-life creatures, made even tougher if the player doesn’t use the right tools for the job. Part of the hunting experience is about figuring out which monsters are weak against which elements, since using the right element can give you a leg up in the hunt.

A new mod by celluloid on Nexus Mods makes it possible to tell at a glance which elements to use against which monsters. Titled simply “Monster Weakness Icon Indicator for WILDS (Hi-Res),” this mod has already been downloaded over 61,000 times, making it one of the most popular Monster Hunter Wilds mods on Nexus Mods.

Monster Hunter Wilds Mod Lets You Easily See Monster Weaknesses

No More Need For Charts Or Note-Taking

The mod adds element symbols on the bottom right of the icons, indicating which elements the monster is weak against. This information can be seen both from the monster log and on the mini-map. The icon also shows up when checking quest information, so you can make sure to prepare for the hunt with the appropriate tools. This is an elegant feature that eliminates the need for the charts and text notes that many players have been making.

In addition to adding elemental weakness markers to the large monsters, the mod also upgrades the monster icons to crisp high-resolution versions. This upgrade is applied to all monsters and creatures, including large and small monsters, endemic life, and aquatic creatures. It’s important to note that this mod, like many Monster Hunter Wilds PC mods requires the REFramework mod from Nexus Mods, which is the foundation that allows players to make changes to the base game.

Our Take: The Popularity Of This MHW Mod Shows This Is A Much-Needed Feature

The “Monster Weakness Icon Indicator” mod has gained traction quickly, earning thousands of downloads since it was released on March 8, 2025. The pack is currently the 11th most popular Monster Hunter Wilds mod on Nexus Mods, which is especially impressive considering that most of the options that placed higher are overlays, performance improvements, and frameworks for mods.

Monster weakness isn’t new to the series, as previous titles in the franchise had similar features. And it’s worth noting that the game does eventually reveal what kinds of attacks and elememts work on various parts of the monster’s body. However, this mod’s popularity makes it clear that fans wish there were some way to see the weakness of each large monster in Monster Hunter Wilds at a glance, without having to wade through charts.