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 unique challenge. While less formidable than Nu Udra, its speed and unpredictable movements demand careful strategy.

Xu Wu's Characteristics & Weaknesses:

• Habitat: Wyveria
• Breakable Parts: Head, Mouth, Arms
• Elemental Weakness: Ice
• Effective Status Effects: Poison (3x), Paralysis (2x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)
• Ineffective Status Effect: Sleep (1x)

Combat Strategies:

• 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 dive attacks. Breaking the mouth yields Xu Wu's fang.

• Alternative Targets: If the mouth is inaccessible, focus on the head; it's vulnerable to blunt, cut, and ammo damage.

• Utilize Poison: Leverage Xu Wu's 3x weakness to Poison. Bows with Poison Coating are particularly effective. While other status effects are viable, avoid Sleep.

Capturing Xu Wu:

Once Xu Wu's health drops below 20%, set a Pitfall or Shock Trap. Lure it in using meat or yourself as bait. Quickly fire a tranquilizer before it escapes the trap (a short window exists).

Final Thoughts:

Xu Wu's agility demands stamina management. Mastering these strategies will significantly improve your chances of success in this challenging hunt.

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