"Guide: Capturing and Defeating Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds"

While exploring Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter various monsters, including Xu Wu. Though not as formidable as Nu Udra, Xu Wu is still a swift and perilous foe.

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Known Habitats: Wyveria
Breakable Parts: Head, Mouth, and 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 exceptionally agile adversary in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its unpredictable movements, compounded by its unique shape, can make combat frustrating. Similar to Nu Udra, its dark complexion obscures its front, making it challenging to anticipate attacks. Xu Wu wields multiple arms and has the uncanny ability to slip into walls, only to re-emerge from the ceiling in its nest, attempting to ambush you from above. Vigilance is key, especially within its nesting area.

Use Ice Attacks

In Monster Hunter Wilds, Xu Wu is vulnerable to Ice. Utilize Ice ammo for ranged combat or equip melee weapons with gear capable of dealing Ice damage. Enhance your equipment with a Frost Jewel decoration to bolster your Ice Attack skill, and consider carrying a Frost Pod for additional Ice damage opportunities.

Avoid the Grab Attack

Xu Wu's arsenal includes tentacle strikes, diving maneuvers, and a dangerous grab attack. If caught, you'll be unable to use your regular weapons, but you have a brief two-second window to escape. Employ your slinger, particularly with Frost Pods, to break free effectively.

Attack Xu Wu's Mouth

The mouth of Xu Wu is its Achilles' heel, though it's concealed beneath its body. It's only visible when the monster lunges at you, presenting a prime opportunity to inflict heavy damage and potentially break its mouth, yielding Xu Wu's fang. If you can't target the mouth, aim for the head, which is highly susceptible to blunt, cut, and ammo damage.

Use Poison

Xu Wu exhibits a significant weakness to Poison, making it an ideal status ailment to exploit. A bow with Poison Coating is particularly effective. While other status ailments can be used, 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

To capture Xu Wu, reduce its health to 20 percent and set a trap, such as a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap. Bait with meat or use yourself as a lure. Quickly follow up with a tranquilizer shot to prevent escape, as you have only a brief window before Xu Wu breaks free.

This guide covers all you need to know about hunting and capturing Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds. Given its agility, keep a close watch on your stamina.

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