"Defeating and Capturing Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide"

The creatures lurking within the Forbidden Lands of *Monster Hunter Wilds* are truly formidable, and Uth Duna stands out as one of the early game's most awe-inspiring challenges. If you're eager to conquer this leviathan and claim its valuable rewards, here's a comprehensive guide on how to beat and capture Uth Duna.

How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Your first encounter with Uth Duna, a leviathan-type monster, occurs in the **Scarlet Forest** during the Chapter 1 mission questline. After successfully overcoming other significant adversaries such as Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll need to rendezvous with Olivia and Erik, who are investigating a nearby dam. As the weather shifts dramatically, Uth Duna emerges amidst a raging monsoon during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**. Your immediate goal will be to stop this beast from wreaking further havoc.

How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Known as **‘A Feast in the Deep’**, Uth Duna emerges when the waters in the Scarlet Forest swell to perilous heights. As the apex predator of the region, tackling this beast is a significant step up in difficulty from your previous encounters. To prepare, consider equipping a **thunder-element weapon**, obtainable from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2. If that's not available, enhance your gear with a Talisman like **Water Charm I** to boost your water resistance.

Before setting out, fortify yourself with a hearty meal to keep your Health and Stamina at peak levels. Also, don't forget to bring **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, a status ailment Uth Duna can inflict.

Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses

When facing Uth Duna, pay close attention to its iridescent fins, known as the **‘Veil’**, which temporarily enhance its defense at the cost of reduced mobility. Damaging these fins sufficiently causes them to retract, exposing Uth Duna's weak points—its **Head, Mouth, Tail, and both Forelegs**—all of which can be broken. However, once the veil is gone, expect Uth Duna to become more aggressive and unleash its attacks more frequently, making agility crucial in the waterlogged environment.

Uth Duna primarily relies on physical attacks, using its massive size to deal damage and create disruptive waves. Key attacks to watch out for include:

• **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rears up on its hind legs and slams down, exposing its belly.
• **Roar** – Like other monsters, Uth Duna's roar can temporarily immobilize you.
• **Body Coil** – It coils up and spins before lashing out with its tail.
• **Aerial Twirl** – Uth Duna performs a leaping twirl and slams back down, affecting a wide area.
• **Leg Swipe** – In close combat, it may swipe at you with its clawed feet.

After defeating Uth Duna at least once, you can refer to its weaknesses in your Field Guide.

Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?

As with previous *Monster Hunter* games, you have the option to either capture or kill Uth Duna towards the end of the battle. Capturing requires weakening the monster until it's "tired" or "exhausted" and then using either **Shock Traps** or **Pitfall Traps**. Once trapped, deploy a **Tranq Bomb** to knock it out, completing the capture.

Both capturing and killing Uth Duna yield different item rewards, though the specifics may vary. Here are the potential drops:

Low Rank Item Drops

High Rank Item Drops

This guide covers everything you need to know about defeating and capturing Uth Duna in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to hide your helmet from view.