While exploring the vast landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter a range of formidable creatures, including the swift and perilous Xu Wu. Though not as daunting as Nu Udra, Xu Wu demands careful strategy and keen attention to its movements to overcome successfully.
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Boss Fight Guide
Known Habitats
- WyveriaBreakable Parts
- Head - Mouth - ArmRecommended Elemental Attack
- IceEffective Status Effects
- Poison (3x) - Sleep (1x) - Paralysis (2x) - Blastblight (2x) - Stun (2x) - Exhaust (2x)Effective Items
- Pitfall Trap - Shock TrapKeep Your Guard Up
Xu Wu's agility in *Monster Hunter Wilds* makes it a challenging adversary. Its unpredictable movements and ability to blend into its surroundings with its dark skin add to the difficulty of pinpointing its front. The monster's multiple arms and its tactic of disappearing into walls before launching surprise attacks from the ceiling, especially in its nest, require you to stay vigilant and adapt quickly.
Use Ice Attacks
Exploiting Xu Wu's weakness to Ice in *Monster Hunter Wilds* can turn the tide of battle. Whether using Ice ammo or equipping melee weapons with Ice damage capabilities, enhancing your gear with a Frost Jewel to gain the Ice Attack skill is advisable. Additionally, carrying a Frost Pod can provide an extra edge by inflicting minor Ice damage.
Avoid the Grab Attack
Xu Wu's arsenal includes a dangerous grab attack in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. If ensnared, you'll be unable to use your regular weapons, but a quick two-second window allows for escape. Utilizing your slinger, particularly with Frost Pods, can effectively break free from this grip.
Attack Xu Wu's Mouth
The monster's mouth, its most vulnerable spot, is concealed beneath its body and only visible during its dive attacks. A well-timed, powerful strike here can deal significant damage and potentially break the mouth, yielding Xu Wu's fang. If targeting the mouth proves challenging, the head, with its high susceptibility to blunt, cut, and ammo damage, serves as a viable alternative.
Use Poison
Leveraging Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison can debilitate the creature effectively. A bow equipped with Poison Coating is particularly potent for applying this status effect. While other status ailments are viable, Sleep should be avoided due to its minimal impact on 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, then deploy either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Using meat as bait or positioning yourself as bait can lure the monster into the trap. Quickly follow up with a tranquilizer shot to prevent Xu Wu from escaping, as you have only a brief window before it breaks free.
Mastering the hunt and capture of Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires understanding its agility and keeping a close watch on your stamina. With these strategies, you'll be well-equipped to tackle this elusive beast.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
