While exploring the intriguing landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you're bound to encounter the swift and perilous Xu Wu. Although not as formidable as Nu Udra, this monster demands your full attention due to its agility and unique combat mechanics.
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Boss Fight Guide
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Known Habitats
- Wyveria
Breakable Parts
- Head
- Mouth
- 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's agility makes it a challenging opponent in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Its unpredictable movements, compounded by its ability to blend into the environment with its dark skin, can make it difficult to anticipate its attacks. The monster's multiple arms and its tendency to slip into walls, only to reappear from the ceiling in its nest, add layers of complexity to the fight. Staying vigilant, especially within its nest, is crucial to avoid its surprise attacks from above.
Use Ice Attacks
Exploiting Xu Wu's weakness to the Ice element can give you a strategic advantage in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Whether you're using Ice ammo or melee weapons, equipping gear that inflicts Ice damage is key. Enhance your equipment with a Frost Jewel to gain the Ice Attack skill, and consider carrying a Frost Pod for additional Ice damage opportunities.
Avoid the Grab Attack
Xu Wu's arsenal includes a dangerous grab attack that can immobilize you, preventing the use of regular weapons. However, you have a brief window of about two seconds to break free. Utilizing your slinger, especially with Frost Pods, can be an effective way to escape and turn the tables on this agile adversary.
Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth
The mouth of Xu Wu is its most vulnerable spot, albeit challenging to target as it's positioned underneath its body. Seize the moment when the monster lunges at you to strike its mouth, potentially dealing significant damage and possibly breaking it to obtain Xu Wu's fang. If the mouth is out of reach, the head is another viable target, boasting a high susceptibility to blunt, cut, and ammo damage.
Use Poison
Leveraging Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison can be highly effective. Employing weapons like the bow with Poison Coating can inflict this status ailment efficiently. While other status effects can be useful, steer clear of Sleep, as it proves less effective against this creature.
Related: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List (Best Weapons to Use)
How To Capture Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds
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To capture Xu Wu, reduce its health to 20 percent and then deploy either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Enhance your chances of success by using meat as bait or positioning yourself as a lure. Once the monster is trapped, quickly shoot it with a tranquilizer to prevent its escape. Remember, you have only a brief window to act before Xu Wu breaks free.
That’s all you need to know about effectively hunting and capturing Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Its agility requires constant attention to your stamina, ensuring you're ready for its swift movements and sudden attacks.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
