"Mastering Xu Wu Hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In your journey through Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter a variety of monsters, one of which is the formidable Xu Wu. While not as tough as Nu Udra, Xu Wu is swift and poses a significant threat to unprepared hunters.

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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 is an agile adversary in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Its unpredictable movements and unique shape make it challenging to anticipate its attacks. Similar to Nu Udra, its dark coloring can obscure its front, adding to the difficulty. Be prepared to deal with its multiple arms and its ability to slip into walls, only to re-emerge from the ceiling in its nest. Stay vigilant, especially when battling in this location.

Use Ice Attacks

Leverage Xu Wu's weakness to Ice in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Whether you're using Ice ammo or a melee weapon, equip gear that enhances Ice elemental damage. Enhance your equipment with a Frost Jewel for the Ice Attack skill, and consider carrying a Frost Pod for additional Ice damage opportunities.

Avoid the Grab Attack

Xu Wu's arsenal includes tentacles, diving maneuvers, and a perilous grab attack in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. If ensnared, you'll be unable to use your regular weapons. You have a brief window of two seconds to break free. Utilize your slinger, with Frost Pods proving particularly effective against this creature.

Attack Xu Wu's Mouth

Targeting Xu Wu's mouth, its most vulnerable spot, can be tricky as it's positioned underneath its body. You'll mainly have a chance to strike when it lunges at you. A well-timed powerful attack here can cause substantial damage and potentially break its mouth, yielding Xu Wu's fang. If the mouth is out of reach, focus on the head, which is highly susceptible to both blunt and cut damage, as well as moderately to ammo damage.

Use Poison

Exploit Xu Wu's 3-star weakness to Poison in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. A bow with Poison Coating is an excellent choice for applying this status effect. While other ailments can be effective, steer clear of Sleep, as it's less impactful against this monster.

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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. Enhance your chances by using meat as bait or by positioning yourself as a lure. Once trapped, swiftly shoot a tranquilizer to keep Xu Wu from escaping. You must act quickly, as the window to secure the capture is brief.

That's all you need to know to effectively hunt and capture Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Remember, this agile monster demands constant awareness of your stamina levels.

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