How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Conquer the Fearsome Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

The Forbidden Lands of Monster Hunter Wilds are teeming with formidable beasts, and Uth Duna is a prime example. This guide provides a strategic approach to defeating and capturing this leviathan-type monster.

Unlocking Uth Duna

Your first encounter with Uth Duna occurs in the Scarlet Forest during Chapter 1's mission questline. After defeating Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll join Olivia and Erik investigating a nearby dam. Uth Duna makes its dramatic entrance during Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge, amidst a ferocious monsoon. Your objective: subdue this powerful creature before it wreaks further havoc.

Strategies for Victory

Aptly nicknamed "A Feast in the Deep," Uth Duna emerges when the Scarlet Forest's waters rise. This apex predator presents a significant challenge.

Before engaging:

• Weapon Choice: Equip a thunder-element weapon if available (Rey Dau in Mission 2-2 is a potential source).
• Water Resistance: Prioritize water resistance through armor or Talismans (like Water Charm I).
• Preparation: Consume a hearty meal to maximize health and stamina.
• Nulberries: Carry Nulberries to counteract Waterblight, Uth Duna's primary status ailment.

Understanding Uth Duna's Attacks and Weaknesses

Uth Duna's iridescent fins act as a temporary defensive "Veil," slowing its movement. Breaching this defense reveals its weak points (illustrated above) but also unleashes its aggression. Be prepared for more frequent and powerful attacks.

Key Attacks:

• Belly Slam: A powerful forward slam after rising on its hind legs.
• Roar: A temporary immobilizing roar.
• Body Coil: A spinning tail swipe.
• Aerial Twirl: A wide-area attack involving a leaping twirl.
• Leg Swipe: A close-range attack with its clawed feet.

Weak Points: Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and Forelegs (both breakable). Consult your Field Guide after initial encounters for detailed weakness information.

Capture or Kill?

The choice between capturing or killing Uth Duna affects your rewards. Weaken it to an "exhausted" state and use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps followed by Tranq Bombs for a capture.

Item Rewards:

Low Rank:

Item Name	Drop Rate
Uth Duna Hide	20% (Wound Destroy – 43%), (Body Carve – 23%)
Uth Duna Claw	8% (Right/Left Foreleg Broken – 100%), (Body Carve – 13%)
Uth Duna Tentacle	8% (Head Broken – 100%), (Body Carve – 11%)
Uth Duna Cilia	15% (Tail Broken – 88%), (Wound Destroy – 12%), (Body Carve – 18%)
Uth Duna Plate	5% (Tail Broken – 12%), (Body Carve – 7%)
Uth Duna Scale	20% (Wound Destroy – 45%), (Body Carve – 28%)
Aqua Sac	16%
Uth Duna Certificate	8%

High Rank:

Item Name	Drop Rate
Uth Duna Scale+	18% (Wound Destroy – 45%), (Body Carve – 30%)
Uth Duna Hide+	18% (Wound Destroy – 43%), (Body Carve – 23%)
Uth Duna Cilia+	14% (Tail Broken – 93%), (Wound Destroy – 12%), (Body Carve – 18%)
Uth Duna Claw+	8% (Right/Left Foreleg Broken – 100%), (Body Carve – 13%)
Uth Duna Tentacle+	8% (Head Broken – 100%), (Body Carve – 11%)
Uth Duna Watergem	3% (Tail Broken – 7%), (Body Carve – 5%)
Uth Duna Plate	7%
Torrent Sac	16%
Uth Duna Certificate S	7%

This concludes your guide to conquering Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds. Good hunting!