Monster Hunter World API
Overview
The Monster Hunter World API provides structured game data including monsters, weapons, armor, skills, and items from the Monster Hunter: World game. It requires no API key and is community-maintained, making it easy to build wikis, build planners, or companion apps. All data is freely accessible via simple GET requests.
Beginner Tip
Start by calling /monsters to get a full list of all monsters with their basic attributes. Each monster has an ID you can use with /monsters/{id} to get detailed info like weaknesses, rewards, and locations.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"id": 1,
"name": "Monster Hunter World",
"data": "Monster Hunter World data",
"source": "Monster Hunter World"
} Field Reference
id Unique game identifier for the monster name In-game name of the monster (e.g. Rathalos) type Monster classification such as Flying Wyvern, Brute Wyvern, or Elder Dragon elements List of elemental attributes associated with the monster (e.g. fire, thunder) weaknesses Array of objects showing elemental weaknesses with stars (1-3) indicating severity rewards Craftable item rewards from hunting the monster, including item name and drop chance Implementation Example
const url = "https://docs.mhw-db.com/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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