Confronting Xu Wu in *Monster Hunter Wilds*' Wyveria region presents a unique challenge. While not as formidable as Nu Udra, Xu Wu's speed and unpredictable movements demand careful strategy. This guide will equip you to overcome this agile foe.

Xu Wu: Key Insights

Known Habitats: Wyveria
Breakable Parts: Head, Mouth, Arms
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

Mastering the Hunt: Strategies and Tactics

Xu Wu's agility and dark coloration make tracking its movements tricky. Its multiple arms and tendency to vanish into walls, reappearing from the ceiling, add layers of complexity. This behavior is primarily confined to its nest, demanding heightened vigilance in that area.

Harness the Power of Ice

Xu Wu's weakness to Ice makes it a prime target for ice-elemental weapons and ammunition. Melee fighters should equip gear inflicting ice damage, ideally enhanced with a Frost Jewel decoration for the Ice Attack skill. Frost Pods provide additional ice-based damage opportunities.

Evading the Grab Attack

Xu Wu employs a debilitating grab attack. Should you be caught, your weapon becomes unusable for a brief period (approximately two seconds). Your slinger is your escape route; use it immediately, with Frost Pods proving particularly effective.

Targeting Weak Points

Xu Wu's mouth, visible primarily during its diving attacks, is its most vulnerable point. Landing a powerful blow here inflicts significant damage and may even break the mouth, yielding Xu Wu's fang. Alternatively, the head offers a 4-star weakness to blunt and cut damage, and a 3-star weakness to ammo damage.

Exploiting Poison's Effectiveness

Xu Wu exhibits a 3-star weakness to Poison. Bows with Poison Coating are particularly effective in applying this debilitating status ailment. While other status effects are viable, Sleep proves less effective.

Capturing Xu Wu

Once Xu Wu's health drops to 20%, a capture opportunity arises. Employ either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap, luring the monster with meat or by using yourself as bait. Quickly fire a tranquilizer to secure the capture; act swiftly, as Xu Wu may break free if you delay.

Remember to monitor your stamina, as Xu Wu's agility demands constant movement and evasive maneuvers. Good luck, hunter!

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