How to Capture and Beat Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

Conquering Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

Encountering Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds' Wyveria region presents a challenging but rewarding hunt. While less formidable than Nu Udra, Xu Wu's speed and unpredictable movements demand careful strategy.

Xu Wu's Attributes:

• Habitats: Wyveria
• Weaknesses: Head, Mouth, Arm
• Elemental Weakness: Ice
• Effective Status Effects: Poison (3x), Sleep (1x), Paralysis (2x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)
• Useful Items: Pitfall Trap, Shock Trap

Combat Strategies:

Xu Wu's agility and dark coloration make tracking its movements difficult. Its tendency to vanish into walls and reappear from the ceiling, particularly within its nest, adds another layer of complexity.

• Ice Attacks are Key: Exploit Xu Wu's vulnerability to Ice. Utilize Ice ammo, Ice-elemental weapons, or the Ice Attack skill (via Frost Jewel decoration). Frost Pods provide additional Ice damage.

• Evade the Grab: Xu Wu's grab attack disables weapon use. React swiftly within the two-second window to escape using your slinger, ideally with Frost Pods.

• Target the Mouth: Prioritize attacking Xu Wu's mouth, its weakest point, during its diving attacks. A successful hit can inflict substantial damage and potentially break the mouth, yielding a valuable fang.

• Head as Secondary Target: If the mouth is inaccessible, aim for the head, vulnerable to blunt, cut, and ammo damage.

• Utilize Poison: Capitalize on Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison. Bows with Poison Coating are highly effective. While other status ailments are viable, avoid Sleep due to its low effectiveness.

Capturing Xu Wu:

Once Xu Wu's health drops to 20%, set a Pitfall or Shock Trap. Lure it into the trap using bait (meat or even yourself) and swiftly fire a tranquilizer to secure the capture. Time is critical; act quickly to prevent escape.

Conclusion:

Mastering the hunt for Xu Wu requires patience, precise timing, and strategic weapon and item usage. Remember to monitor your stamina and adapt to its unpredictable movements for a successful hunt.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.