Conquering 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 details how to defeat and capture this leviathan, encountered early in the game's Scarlet Forest.
Uth Duna's first appearance is during Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge, a pivotal moment in Chapter 1's questline. Following encounters with Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll assist Olivia and Erik investigating a dam, only to face Uth Duna amidst a torrential downpour. This apex predator presents a significant challenge.
Strategies for Victory
Before engaging Uth Duna, preparation is key:
Understanding Uth Duna's Attacks and Weak Points
Uth Duna's iridescent fins act as a defensive "Veil," slowing its movement but boosting its defense. Breaching this veil exposes its weak points: Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and Forelegs (both breakable). Remember, destroying the veil increases its aggression.
Key attacks to watch out for include:
Consult your Field Guide after an initial encounter to review its weaknesses.
Capture or Kill?
The choice between capture and kill impacts rewards. Weaken Uth Duna until it's exhausted, then use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, followed by Tranq Bombs for a successful capture.
Item Drop Rates: Low Rank
| Item Name | Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Uth Duna Hide | 20% (Wound Destroy – 43%) (Body Carve – 23%) |
| Uth Duna Claw | 8% (Right Foreleg Broken – 100%) (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% |
Item Drop Rates: 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 Foreleg Broken – 100%) (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 the guide to defeating and capturing Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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