How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

The beasts that roam the Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are each as fearsome as the next. Uth Duna, a striking leviathan-type monster, presents an early challenge that you'll encounter in the game. If you're eager to reap its rewards, here's your comprehensive guide to beating and capturing this formidable foe.

How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

You'll first encounter Uth Duna in the **Scarlet Forest** during the mission questline of Chapter 1. After tackling other notable foes such as Lala Barina and Congalala, you and Alma will need to meet up with Olivia and Erik, who are investigating a nearby dam. As the weather dramatically shifts, Uth Duna will reveal itself amidst a raging monsoon during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**. Your objective will be to defeat the beast before it causes more havoc.

How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Uth Duna, known by the hunt moniker **‘A Feast in the Deep’**, emerges when the waters in the Scarlet Forest rise to dangerous levels. As the region’s apex predator, battling it will be significantly more challenging than the other monsters you've faced so far in the story.

Before engaging Uth Duna, consider equipping a **thunder-element weapon**, if available (Rey Dau in Mission 2-2 offers your first opportunity for this). If not, wear gear or a Talisman like **Water Charm I** to boost your **water resistance**. Don't forget to enjoy a hearty meal to maintain high Health and Stamina levels, and bring **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, the main status ailment Uth Duna can inflict.

Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses

When fighting Uth Duna, pay attention to its iridescent fins on its legs and tail, which serve as a **‘Veil’**. This veil temporarily boosts the monster’s defense but at the cost of reduced mobility. Once you inflict enough damage on the veil, the fins retract, exposing Uth Duna’s weak points, as shown above.

However, be aware that without the veil, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive and its attacks more frequent. You'll need to stay agile, especially while navigating through the water.

Uth Duna's attacks are primarily physical, leveraging its size to cause significant damage and create waves that can hinder your movement. Key attacks to watch out for include:

• **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rises on its back legs, exposing its belly, and then slams down.
• **Roar** – Like other monsters, Uth Duna's roar can temporarily immobilize you.
• **Body Coil** – Uth Duna coils up and spins before unleashing a tail swipe.
• **Aerial Twirl** – Mimicking a whale's leap, Uth Duna twirls in the air and slams back down, affecting a wide area.
• **Leg Swipe** – In close combat, Uth Duna may swipe at you with its clawed feet.

Uth Duna's weak points are its **Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and both Forelegs (breakable)**. After defeating a monster at least once, you can consult its weaknesses in your Field Guide.

Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?

As with previous *Monster Hunter* games, you can choose to either capture or kill Uth Duna near the end of the battle. To capture, weaken the monster until it’s "tired" or "exhausted" (nearly dead), then use **Shock Traps** or **Pitfall Traps**. Once trapped, use at least one **Tranq Bomb** to knock it out and complete the capture.

Both capturing and killing yield viable rewards, but the item drops differ. Here are the confirmed low-rank and high-rank drops from Uth Duna:

Low Rank Item Drops

High Rank Item Drops

This comprehensive guide should equip you with the knowledge needed to conquer Uth Duna in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to hide your helmet from view.