The beasts that roam the Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are each as fearsome as the next. Uth Duna, a striking leviathan-type monster, is one you'll encounter early in the game. If you're aiming to reap its rewards, here's your comprehensive guide to beating and capturing it.
How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds
Uth Duna makes its first appearance in the **Scarlet Forest** during the mission questline of Chapter 1. After you've triumphed over other notable foes like Lala Barina and Congalala, you and your companion Alma will need to rendezvous with Olivia and Erik, who are investigating a nearby dam. As the weather takes a dramatic turn, Uth Duna will emerge amidst a raging monsoon during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**. Your next challenge will be to defeat this beast before it wreaks 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 dangerous heights. As the region's apex predator, battling it is significantly more challenging than your previous encounters. Before you face Uth Duna, arm yourself with a **thunder-element weapon** if available (Rey Dau in Mission 2-2 offers your first chance at this). If not, equip gear or a Talisman like **Water Charm I** to boost your water resistance.
Prepare for the battle by enjoying a hearty meal to keep your Health and Stamina high. Don't forget to pack **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, the primary status ailment inflicted by Uth Duna.
Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses
When facing Uth Duna, pay attention to its iridescent fins on its legs and tail, which act as a **‘Veil’**. This veil temporarily increases the monster's defense but slows its movement. Inflict sufficient damage to make the fins retract, exposing Uth Duna's weak points. However, once the veil is down, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive, so maintain agility while navigating the water.
Uth Duna's attacks primarily rely on its size to deal damage and create waves that hinder your movement. Watch out for these key attacks:
- **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rears up on its back 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, then lashes out with its tail.
- **Aerial Twirl** – Mimicking a whale's leap, Uth Duna performs a twirling jump before slamming back down, covering a wide area.
- **Leg Swipe** – When engaged at close range, it may swipe at you with its clawed feet.
Uth Duna's weak points include its **Head (breakable)**, **Mouth**, **Tail (breakable)**, and both **Forelegs (breakable)**. After defeating it once, you can consult the Field Guide for detailed weaknesses.
Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?
At the battle's end, you can either capture or kill Uth Duna. To capture it, weaken the monster until it's "tired" or "exhausted", then use **Shock Traps** or **Pitfall Traps**. Once trapped, deploy at least one **Tranq Bomb** to knock it out, completing the capture.
Both capturing and killing Uth Duna offer different item rewards. Below are the potential drops:
Low Rank Item Drops
| Item Name | Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Uth Duna Hide | 20% (Wound Destroy – 43%) (Body Carve – 23%) |
| Uth Duna Claw | 8% (Right Foreleg Broken – 100%) (Left Foreleg Broken – 100%) (Body Carve – 13%) |
| Uth Duna Tentacle | 8% (Head Broken – 100%) (Body Carve – 11%) |
| Uth Duna Cilia | 15% (Tail Broken – 88%) (Wound Destroy – 12%) (Body Carve – 18%) |
| Uth Duna Plate | 5% (Tail Broken – 12%) (Body Carve – 7%) |
| Uth Duna Scale | 20% (Wound Destroy – 45%) (Body Carve – 28%) |
| Aqua Sac | 16% |
| Uth Duna Certificate | 8% |
High Rank Item Drops
| Item Name | Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Uth Duna Scale+ | 18% (Wound Destroy – 45%) (Body Carve – 30%) |
| Uth Duna Hide+ | 18% (Wound Destroy – 43%) (Body Carve – 23%) |
| Uth Duna Cilia+ | 14% (Tail Broken – 93%) (Wound Destroy – 12%) (Body Carve – 18%) |
| Uth Duna Claw+ | 8% (Right Foreleg Broken – 100%) (Left Foreleg Broken – 100%) (Body Carve – 13%) |
| Uth Duna Tentacle+ | 8% (Head Broken – 100%) (Body Carve – 11%) |
| Uth Duna Watergem | 3% (Tail Broken – 7%) (Body Carve – 5%) |
| Uth Duna Plate | 7% |
| Torrent Sac | 16% |
| Uth Duna Certificate S | 7% |
This guide wraps up everything you need to know about beating and capturing Uth Duna in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and tricks, don't forget to explore our other guides, including how to hide your helmet from view.
