While exploring the vast landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the swift and formidable Xu Wu. Though not as daunting as Nu Udra, Xu Wu presents its own set of challenges with its speed and agility.
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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 can be frustrating, compounded by its dark, black skin that makes it difficult to discern its front from its back. With multiple arms to contend with, Xu Wu can also vanish into walls, only to re-emerge from the ceiling in an attempt to ambush you. This tactic is exclusive to its nest, so heightened vigilance is crucial when battling in this location.
Use Ice Attacks
Exploiting Xu Wu's weakness to the Ice element is key in Monster Hunter Wilds. Whether you're using Ice ammo or a melee weapon, equipping gear that inflicts Ice damage is essential. Enhance your arsenal with a Frost Jewel decoration to boost your Ice Attack skill, and consider carrying a Frost Pod for additional 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. You have a brief two-second window to escape, and using your slinger, particularly with Frost Pods, is the most effective way to break free.
Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth
The mouth of Xu Wu is its most vulnerable spot, though it's concealed beneath its body. You'll typically only see it when the monster lunges at you. A well-timed, powerful strike during this moment can deal substantial damage and potentially break its mouth, rewarding you with Xu Wu's fang. If the mouth is out of reach, targeting the head is a solid alternative, boasting a 4-star weakness to blunt and cut damage and a 3-star weakness to ammo damage.
Use Poison
Leveraging Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison can turn the tide of battle. A bow equipped with Poison Coating is particularly effective for applying this status ailment. While other status effects can be useful, 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
Once you've reduced Xu Wu's health to 20 percent, you can attempt to capture it. Deploy either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap, and consider using meat as bait or positioning yourself as a lure. Quickly follow up with a tranquilizer shot to prevent Xu Wu from escaping. You have only a few seconds to act before the monster breaks free.
That's all you need to know about hunting and capturing Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember, this creature's agility demands constant attention to your stamina bar.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
