The Wendigo possesses supernatural strength and can create localized blizzards that blind and disorient players. It can move silently through the snow despite its massive size and has the ability to mimic human voices to lure prey. The creature's only weakness is its insatiable hunger, which sometimes causes it to abandon stealth in favor of direct attacks.

The Wendigo serves as a territorial apex predator on the course, creating zones of perpetual winter that players must navigate carefully. Its presence forces Monster Hunters to develop new strategies for playing through extreme weather conditions while defending themselves against its cunning attacks.