When venturing through the Ruins of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the formidable Ebony Odogaron, known as the guardian of this region and possibly the swiftest creature within the game. This guide will help you strategize your approach to conquer this challenging beast.

Monster Hunter Wilds Ebony Odogaron Boss Fight Guide

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Known Habitats: Ruins of Wyveria
Breakable Parts: Head, Tail, and Legs
Recommended Elemental Attack: Water
Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Paralysis (3x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (-)
Effective Items: Pitfall Trap, Shock Trap, Flash Pod

Stun the Monster

Ebony Odogaron's speed is its most daunting trait, often leaving players scrambling to keep up. To counter this, you can stun the monster using a nearby Flashfly or by deploying crafted Flash Pods. Stunning Ebony Odogaron will give you a crucial window to attack without the threat of its swift retaliation.

Bring Teammates

Facing Ebony Odogaron solo can be overwhelming due to the constant need to dodge its rapid attacks. Your best strategy is to bring along teammates. Send out an SOS signal to rally other players or NPCs to assist you. These allies can serve as distractions, giving you moments to regroup and strike when the monster shifts its focus away from you.

Pull Down Entangled Rocks

During the battle, you'll encounter an area with Entangled Rocks overhead. Use your slinger to bring them down, stunning Ebony Odogaron for several seconds. This tactic can only be used once per fight, so timing is key. Additionally, you can craft Pitfall and Shock Traps for two more opportunities to immobilize the beast.

Beware of Dragonblight

Ebony Odogaron can inflict Dragonblight, which prevents you from applying elemental or status effect buildup with your attacks. Counter this by consuming a Nulberry or equipping a decoration with Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance to mitigate the effect and maintain your offensive capabilities.

Inflict Paralysis

Inflicting Paralysis on Ebony Odogaron is highly recommended. This status effect will temporarily immobilize the monster, providing you with a golden window to deal significant damage. If you can knock the monster down near roots, it might get further entangled, extending your attack opportunity.

Aim for the Head

The head of Ebony Odogaron is its most vulnerable spot, boasting a 3-star weakness. Targeting it maximizes your damage output, though it positions you directly in the monster's line of sight. If you prefer safer options, focus on the forelegs and tail. While less damaging, hitting these parts can still contribute to breaking the monster's limbs.

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How to Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capturing Ebony Odogaron involves using either a Pitfall or Shock Trap. First, you must weaken the monster to 20 percent health or less. Once at this threshold, deploy your trap and use a tranquilizer to subdue it. If you fail to reduce its health enough, the tranquilizer won't be effective, and the monster will break free, forcing you to continue the fight.

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