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How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Author : Max Mar 05,2025

Conquer the Fearsome 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 will walk you through defeating and capturing this leviathan-type monster.

Unlocking Uth Duna

Uth Duna field guide profile in Monster Hunter Wilds

Screenshot by The Escapist
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 appearance during Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge, amidst a torrential monsoon. Your objective? Subdue the beast before it wreaks further havoc.

Strategies for Victory

Battling Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

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

Before the battle, consider these preparations:

  • Thunder-element Weapon: A thunder 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.
  • Food and Nulberries: A hearty meal will maintain your health and stamina, while Nulberries counter Uth Duna's Waterblight status ailment.

Uth Duna's Attacks and Weaknesses

Uth Duna weak pointsUth Duna's iridescent fins act as a temporary defensive veil, slowing its movements. Break this defense to expose its weak points: Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and Forelegs (both breakable). Be warned, removing the veil increases its aggression.

Key attacks to watch out for include: Belly Slam, Roar, Body Coil, Aerial Twirl, and Leg Swipe. Remember, you can check its weaknesses in your Field Guide after defeating it once.

Capture or Kill?

Capture Uth Duna

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Choose to capture or kill Uth Duna. Weaken it until exhausted, then use Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps followed by Tranq Bombs for a capture. The choice affects item rewards.

Low-Rank Item Drops

Item NameDrop Rate
Uth Duna Hide20%
(Wound Destroy – 43%)
(Body Carve – 23%)
Uth Duna Claw8%
(Right Foreleg Broken – 100%)
(Left Foreleg Broken – 100%)
(Body Carve – 13%)
Uth Duna Tentacle8%
(Head Broken – 100%)
(Body Carve – 11%)
Uth Duna Cilia15%
(Tail Broken – 88%)
(Wound Destroy – 12%)
(Body Carve – 18%)
Uth Duna Plate5%
(Tail Broken – 12%)
(Body Carve – 7%)
Uth Duna Scale20%
(Wound Destroy – 45%)
(Body Carve – 28%)
Aqua Sac16%
Uth Duna Certificate8%

High-Rank Item Drops

Item NameDrop 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 Watergem3%
(Tail Broken – 7%)
(Body Carve – 5%)
Uth Duna Plate7%
Torrent Sac16%
Uth Duna Certificate S7%

This concludes your guide to conquering Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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