While exploring the vibrant landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you're bound to encounter the elusive Xu Wu. Though not as formidable as Nu Udra, this swift and perilous creature demands respect and strategic planning to overcome.
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Boss Fight Guide
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Known Habitats: Wyveria
Breakable Parts: Head, Mouth, Arm
Recommended Elemental Attack: Ice
Effective Status Effects: Poison (3x), Sleep (1x), Paralysis (2x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)
Effective Items: Pitfall Trap, Shock Trap
Keep Your Guard Up
Xu Wu's agility makes it a challenging adversary in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Its unpredictable movements, compounded by its unique shape, can be frustrating to anticipate. With its dark skin akin to Nu Udra, distinguishing its front from its back is no easy feat. Be prepared to face its multiple arms and its ability to vanish into walls, only to re-emerge from the ceiling in an attempt to ambush you. This tactic is exclusive to its nest, so heightened vigilance is crucial when battling in this environment.
Use Ice Attacks
Exploiting Xu Wu's vulnerability to the Ice element is key in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Whether you're using Ice ammo or wielding a melee weapon, equipping gear that inflicts Ice damage is essential. Enhance your arsenal with a Frost Jewel decoration to boost your Ice Attack skill. Additionally, carrying a Frost Pod can provide a handy way to deal supplementary Ice damage.
Avoid the Grab Attack
Xu Wu's arsenal includes a dangerous grab attack in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. If ensnared, you'll be unable to use your regular weapons, but you have a brief two-second window to break free. Utilizing your slinger, particularly with Frost Pods, is the most effective way to escape its grasp.
Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth
The mouth of Xu Wu is its Achilles' heel, though it's concealed beneath its body. You'll typically only catch a glimpse of it when the monster lunges at you. A well-timed, powerful strike during this moment can cause substantial damage and potentially break its mouth, rewarding you with Xu Wu's fang. If targeting the mouth proves challenging, the head is another viable option, boasting a 4-star weakness to blunt and cut damage, and a 3-star weakness to ammo damage.
Use Poison
Leveraging Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison can turn the tide of battle. A bow equipped with Poison Coating is particularly effective for applying this debilitating status effect. While other status ailments can be useful, steer clear of Sleep, as it's less effective against this monster.
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How To Capture Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Once you've whittled Xu Wu's health down to 20 percent, it's time to set a trap. Opt for either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap to ensnare this beast. Baiting with meat can be helpful, but you can also use yourself as bait to lure Xu Wu into the trap. Swiftly follow up by shooting a tranquilizer to keep it from escaping. Remember, you have only a few seconds to act before the creature breaks free.
That's all you need to know about hunting and capturing Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Given its agility, always keep an eye on your stamina bar to stay in the fight.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
