How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Conquer 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, maximizing your rewards.

Encountering Uth Duna

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

Strategies for Success

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

Before engaging:

• Weapon Choice: A thunder-element weapon (obtainable from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2) is highly recommended.
• Water Resistance: Equip gear or a Talisman (like Water Charm I) to boost your water resistance.
• Preparation: Enjoy a hearty meal to maximize health and stamina. Bring Nulberries to counteract Waterblight, Uth Duna's primary status ailment.

Uth Duna's Attacks and Weak Points

Uth Duna's iridescent fins act as a defensive "Veil," slowing its movements. Breaking this veil exposes its weak points: Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and Forelegs (both breakable). Be aware that destroying the veil increases its aggression.

Key attacks to watch out for:

• Belly Slam: A powerful forward slam.
• Roar: A temporary immobilizing roar.
• Body Coil: A spinning tail swipe.
• Aerial Twirl: A wide-area leap and slam.
• Leg Swipe: A close-range attack with its clawed feet.

Consult your Field Guide after your first encounter for detailed weakness information.

Capture or Kill?

You can choose to capture or kill Uth Duna. Weaken it until exhausted, then use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, followed by Tranq Bombs for capture. The choice impacts item rewards.

Low-Rank Item Drops

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%

High-Rank Item Drops

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.