"Mastering Xu Wu: Capture and Defeat Strategies in Monster Hunter Wilds"

While exploring Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter various monsters, including the formidable Xu Wu. Although not as daunting as Nu Udra, Xu Wu remains a swift and perilous adversary.

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Known Habitats

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Effective Status Effects

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Keep Your Guard Up

Xu Wu is an agile boss in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, making it challenging to anticipate its movements due to its unique shape. Like Nu Udra, its dark skin makes it hard to discern its front side. You'll need to contend with its multiple arms, and be wary as it can slip into walls and vanish momentarily, often reappearing on the ceiling to swoop down on you. This tactic is limited to its nest, so exercise extra caution when battling there.

Use Ice Attacks

Xu Wu is particularly vulnerable to Ice attacks in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Consider using Ice ammo, or if you prefer melee combat, equip gear that deals Ice elemental damage. Enhancing your equipment with a Frost Jewel decoration will grant you the Ice Attack skill, boosting your effectiveness. Carrying a Frost Pod is also advisable for inflicting minor Ice damage.

Avoid the Grab Attack

In addition to its tentacles and diving maneuvers, Xu Wu employs a grab attack in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. If ensnared, you'll be unable to use your standard weapons. You have roughly two seconds to break free, and using your slinger, especially with Frost Pods, is the best way to escape this predicament.

Attack Xu Wu’s Mouth

The mouth of Xu Wu is its most vulnerable spot, though it's hidden beneath its body, only visible when it dives at you. A well-timed, powerful strike during these moments can deal substantial damage and potentially break its mouth, allowing you to obtain Xu Wu’s fang. If the mouth isn't accessible, target the head, which is highly susceptible to both blunt and cut damage, as well as moderately to ammo damage.

Use Poison

Xu Wu exhibits a significant weakness to Poison, making it an excellent strategy to apply this status effect. Using a bow with Poison Coating can be particularly effective. While other status ailments can be tried, avoid relying on Sleep, as it's less effective against Xu Wu.

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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 either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Using meat as bait can aid in luring the monster into the trap, or you can use yourself as bait. Once trapped, swiftly shoot a tranquilizer at Xu Wu to keep it from escaping. Remember, you have only a few seconds to act before the creature breaks free.

That’s all you need to know about hunting and capturing Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Keep an eye on your stamina, as this monster's agility demands constant vigilance.

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