"Capturing Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds: Strategies and Tips"

While exploring Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter various monsters, including the swift and perilous Xu Wu. Although less formidable than Nu Udra, Xu Wu remains a challenging foe due to its agility and unpredictable movements.

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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's agility makes it a formidable opponent in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its erratic movements are hard to predict, compounded by its black skin that obscures its front. Be prepared for its multiple arms and its ability to slip into walls, only to re-emerge from the ceiling in its nest. Stay vigilant, especially in this area, to avoid surprise attacks.

Use Ice Attacks

Leverage Xu Wu's weakness to the Ice element in Monster Hunter Wilds. Opt for Ice ammo if you're using a ranged weapon, or equip melee gear with elemental damage capabilities. Enhance your arsenal with a Frost Jewel decoration to boost your Ice Attack skill, and carry a Frost Pod for additional minor Ice damage.

Avoid the Grab Attack

Xu Wu employs tentacles and diving tactics, but its grab attack is particularly dangerous. If ensnared, you'll be unable to use your regular weapons, but you have a brief window of about two seconds to escape. Utilize your slinger, especially with Frost Pods, to break free effectively.

Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth

Targeting Xu Wu's mouth, its weakest point, is challenging as it's positioned beneath its body. Seize the opportunity when it dives toward you to land a powerful blow, potentially breaking its mouth and securing Xu Wu's fang. If inaccessible, aim for the head, which is highly susceptible to blunt, cut, and ammo damage.

Use Poison

Exploit Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison by using weapons like the bow with Poison Coating. While other status ailments can be effective, avoid using Sleep as it's less impactful against this monster.

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How To Capture Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Once Xu Wu's health dips to 20 percent, prepare to capture it. Deploy a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap, and consider using meat or yourself as bait to lure it in. Swiftly follow up with a tranquilizer shot to prevent its escape, as you have only moments before it breaks free.

This guide covers all you need to know about effectively hunting and capturing Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its agility demands constant attention to your stamina.

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