How to Capture and Beat Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

While exploring the lush landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the swift and formidable Xu Wu. This monster, though not as daunting as Nu Udra, still presents a significant challenge due to its agility and unpredictable nature.

Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Boss Fight Guide

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 opponent in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Its unpredictable movements, compounded by its dark, hard-to-read black skin, can be frustrating. The monster's ability to use its multiple arms and occasionally disappear into walls, only to reappear on the ceiling and attempt a surprise attack, adds to the difficulty. Be especially vigilant when fighting in its nest, where these tactics are most common.

Use Ice Attacks

Exploiting Xu Wu's weakness to Ice is crucial. Whether you're using Ice ammo or melee weapons, equipping gear that inflicts Ice damage is essential. Enhance your equipment with a Frost Jewel to gain the Ice Attack skill, and consider carrying a Frost Pod for additional Ice damage.

Avoid the Grab Attack

Xu Wu's grab attack can immobilize you, preventing the use of your regular weapons. You have a brief window of about two seconds to escape. Using your slinger, particularly with Frost Pods, is the most effective way to break free from this dangerous grip.

Attack Xu Wu's Mouth

The mouth of Xu Wu is its most vulnerable spot, though it's hidden beneath its body and only visible during its dive attacks. A well-timed, powerful strike here can cause significant damage and potentially break its mouth, rewarding you with Xu Wu's fang. If the mouth is out of reach, target the head, which is highly susceptible to both blunt and cut damage.

Use Poison

Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison makes it an excellent strategy to use. A bow with Poison Coating can be particularly effective. While other status ailments can be used, avoid Sleep as it's less effective against this monster.

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How To Capture Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Xu Wu, reduce its health to 20 percent and then use a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Baiting the trap with meat or using yourself as bait can lure the monster in. Quickly follow up with a tranquilizer shot to prevent Xu Wu from escaping. Timing is critical, as you only have a few seconds before the monster can break free.

That's all you need to know about hunting and capturing Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Remember, this agile creature requires constant attention to your stamina bar to keep up with its fast-paced combat.

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