How to Capture and Beat Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

While exploring the diverse landscapes of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you're bound to encounter Xu Wu, a fast and formidable monster. Although it may not match the challenge posed by Nu Udra, Xu Wu still demands a strategic approach to combat.

Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Boss Fight Guide

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 foe in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Its unpredictable movements, compounded by its hard-to-read shape, add layers of difficulty to the fight. Like Nu Udra, Xu Wu's black skin complicates identifying its front, and its multiple arms can overwhelm unprepared hunters. Be especially vigilant when it vanishes into the walls, as it often reappears from above, aiming to catch you off guard. This tactic is limited to its nest, so heightened awareness is crucial in this area.

Use Ice Attacks

Exploiting Xu Wu's weakness to Ice in *Monster Hunter Wilds* can turn the tide of battle. Whether you're using Ice ammo or a melee weapon, equipping gear that inflicts Ice damage is key. Enhance your setup with a Frost Jewel decoration to boost your Ice Attack skill, and carry a Frost Pod for additional bursts of Ice damage.

Avoid the Grab Attack

Xu Wu's grab attack can disarm you, preventing the use of your regular weapons. However, you have a brief two-second window to escape. Utilizing your slinger, especially with Frost Pods, offers an effective way to break free from its grasp.

Attack Xu Wu's Mouth

Targeting Xu Wu's mouth, its most vulnerable spot, can deal significant damage. This area is usually hidden beneath its body, visible only during its diving attacks. A well-timed strike here could not only inflict heavy damage but also break its mouth, rewarding you with Xu Wu's fang. If the mouth is out of reach, 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 wear it down effectively. A bow with Poison Coating is particularly useful for this strategy. While other status ailments can also be applied, Sleep is less effective against this monster, so focus on alternatives that can maximize your advantage.

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How To Capture Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Xu Wu, reduce its health to 20 percent and deploy either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Using meat as bait can help lure the monster into the trap, but you can also serve as bait yourself. Once Xu Wu is trapped, quickly shoot it with a tranquilizer to secure the capture. Time is of the essence, as Xu Wu can break free if you delay.

That’s all you need to know about effectively hunting and capturing Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Remember, this agile creature requires constant attention to your stamina to ensure you can keep up with its movements.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.