While exploring the treacherous landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the formidable Xu Wu. Though not as daunting as Nu Udra, Xu Wu's agility and speed make it a challenging opponent to overcome.
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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, combined with its elusive shape, make it a frustrating foe. Like Nu Udra, its dark skin complicates identifying its front. Xu Wu's multiple arms add to the challenge, and it has a knack for slipping into walls and disappearing, only to re-emerge from the ceiling to ambush you. This behavior is confined to its nest, so extra caution is advised when fighting in this location.
Use Ice Attacks
Exploiting Xu Wu's vulnerability to the Ice element can turn the tide in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Whether you're firing Ice ammo or wielding a melee weapon, ensure your gear inflicts elemental damage. Enhance your equipment with a Frost Jewel decoration for the Ice Attack skill, and carry a Frost Pod for additional minor Ice damage capabilities.
Avoid the Grab Attack
Xu Wu's arsenal includes tentacles, diving maneuvers, and a dreaded grab attack in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. If ensnared, your regular weapons become useless, but you have a brief two-second window to escape. Utilizing your slinger, especially with Frost Pods, is your best bet to break free from its grip.
Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth
The monster's mouth, its most vulnerable spot, is hidden beneath its body, visible mainly when it lunges at you. Striking it during these moments can cause substantial damage, potentially breaking it to obtain Xu Wu's fang. If targeting the mouth is difficult, aim for the head, which is highly susceptible to blunt, cut, and ammo damage.
Use Poison
Leveraging Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison can be advantageous. Equip a bow with Poison Coating for efficient application. While other status ailments can be used, avoid relying on Sleep, as it's less effective against this creature.
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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 a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap. Bait it with meat or use yourself as a lure. Quickly follow up with a tranquilizer shot to prevent escape, as you have only a few seconds before it breaks free.
With these strategies in mind, you're well-equipped to hunt and capture Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Remember, its agility demands constant vigilance over your stamina.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
