"Capturing Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds: Strategies and Tips"

In your exploration of Wyveria within *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the formidable Xu Wu. While not as daunting as Nu Udra, Xu Wu is a swift and perilous adversary that requires careful strategy to defeat.

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 is an agile boss in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, making the fight particularly challenging due to its unpredictable movements. Its black skin, similar to Nu Udra's, complicates identifying its front side. With multiple arms to contend with, Xu Wu can also slip into walls and vanish temporarily, only to re-emerge from the ceiling to attack from above. This tactic is exclusive to its nest, so extra caution is advised when fighting there.

Use Ice Attacks

Xu Wu is particularly vulnerable to Ice attacks in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Whether using Ice ammo or a melee weapon, equipping gear that inflicts Ice elemental damage is crucial. Enhancing your equipment with a Frost Jewel decoration to gain the Ice Attack skill is recommended. Additionally, carrying a Frost Pod can help deal minor Ice damage effectively.

Avoid the Grab Attack

In addition to its tentacle attacks and diving maneuvers, Xu Wu employs a grab attack that prevents the use of regular weapons upon capture. You have roughly two seconds to break free, ideally using your slinger. Frost Pods are especially effective for this purpose.

Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth

The monster's mouth, located underneath its body, is its most vulnerable spot. It's only visible when Xu Wu dives at you, making it an opportune moment to land powerful attacks. Successfully hitting this area can break its mouth and yield Xu Wu's fang. If the mouth is out of reach, target the head, which has a 4-star weakness to both blunt and cut damage, and a 3-star weakness to ammo damage.

Use Poison

Xu Wu has a significant 3-star weakness to Poison, making it a prime candidate for this status ailment. Utilizing a bow with Poison Coating can effectively apply this effect. While other status ailments can be used, Sleep is less effective against Xu Wu.

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How To Capture Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Xu Wu, reduce its health to 20 percent and deploy either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Baiting the trap with meat or using yourself as bait can lure Xu Wu in. Once trapped, quickly shoot a tranquilizer to prevent its escape, as you have only a brief window before the monster can break free.

With these strategies, you're well-equipped to hunt and capture Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Remember, due to its agility, monitoring your stamina is crucial.

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