In the vast and dangerous landscapes of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, encountering Uth Duna is a thrilling challenge that awaits you early in your adventure. This guide will walk you through the steps to unlock, battle, and capture this formidable leviathan, ensuring you can harvest its valuable rewards.
How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds
Uth Duna, a leviathan-type monster, makes its grand entrance in the **Scarlet Forest** during the Chapter 1 mission questline. After you’ve successfully tackled other significant threats like Lala Barina and Congalala, your journey will lead you to rendezvous with Olivia and Erik near a dam. However, the weather takes a dramatic turn, and during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**, Uth Duna emerges amidst a fierce monsoon, setting the stage for an epic confrontation.
How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds
Known as **‘A Feast in the Deep’**, Uth Duna is the apex predator of the Scarlet Forest, making it a formidable foe. To prepare for this battle, consider arming yourself with a **thunder-element weapon**, which you can first obtain from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2. If that's not an option, equip gear or a Talisman like Water Charm I to boost your **water resistance**.
Before you set out, don't forget to enjoy a hearty meal to keep your Health and Stamina at peak levels. Also, pack **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, the primary status ailment Uth Duna can inflict.
Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses
Uth Duna's iridescent fins, known as the **‘Veil’**, enhance its defense but slow its movement. Damaging these fins will expose its vulnerabilities, particularly at its **Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and both Forelegs (breakable)**. However, once the fins are gone, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive, so agility is key when navigating the flooded terrain.
Be wary of its physical attacks, which leverage its size to cause significant damage and disrupt your movement with water waves. Key attacks to watch for include:
- **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rears up and slams down, exposing its belly.
- **Roar** – A deafening roar that can temporarily immobilize you.
- **Body Coil** – It coils and spins, then lashes out with its tail.
- **Aerial Twirl** – A leaping twirl followed by a powerful slam, affecting a wide area.
- **Leg Swipe** – Close-range swipes with its clawed feet.
After defeating Uth Duna at least once, you can consult the Field Guide for detailed information on its weaknesses.
Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?
As with other *Monster Hunter* games, you have the option to either capture or kill Uth Duna. To capture, weaken it until it's "tired" or "exhausted," then use **Shock Traps** or **Pitfall Traps** followed by a **Tranq Bomb** to complete the capture.
Both methods yield different rewards, though the specifics are still being determined. Here are the potential low-rank and high-rank drops from Uth Duna:
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 comprehensive guide should equip you with the knowledge needed to conquer Uth Duna in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to hide your helmet from view.
