How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

The creatures that prowl the Forbidden Lands in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Among them, Uth Duna stands out as a formidable leviathan you'll encounter early in your adventure. If you're eager to conquer this beast and claim its rewards, here's a comprehensive guide on how to beat and capture Uth Duna.

How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Uth Duna, a leviathan-type monster, makes its dramatic entrance in the **Scarlet Forest** during the Chapter 1 mission questline. After you've triumphed over other significant adversaries like Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll need to rendezvous with Olivia and Erik, who are investigating a nearby dam. As the weather shifts dramatically, Uth Duna emerges amidst a raging monsoon in **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**. Your mission then becomes clear: defeat this beast before it wreaks further havoc.

How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Uth Duna's hunt is aptly named **‘A Feast in the Deep’**, appearing when the waters in the Scarlet Forest surge to perilous heights. As the region's apex predator, confronting Uth Duna is a more challenging endeavor than your previous encounters.

Before engaging Uth Duna, arm yourself with a **thunder-element weapon** if available (you can first obtain one from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2). If not, equip gear or a Talisman like **Water Charm I** to boost your water resistance. Don't forget to enjoy a hearty meal to keep your Health and Stamina at peak levels, and carry **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, the primary status ailment Uth Duna inflicts.

Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses

When facing Uth Duna, pay close attention to its iridescent fins on its legs and tail, which serve as a **‘Veil’** that temporarily enhances its defense but slows its movement. By dealing sufficient damage to the veil, you can force the fins to retract, exposing Uth Duna's weak points for more effective attacks.

However, once the veil is down, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive and increases its attack frequency. You'll need to remain agile, especially in the water.

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

• **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rears up on its back legs, exposing its belly, before slamming down.
• **Roar** – Like other monsters, Uth Duna's roar can temporarily immobilize you.
• **Body Coil** – It coils its body and spins, then lashes out with its tail.
• **Aerial Twirl** – Mimicking a whale's leap, Uth Duna performs a twirling jump and slams back down, affecting a wide area.
• **Leg Swipe** – In close combat, it 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 once, you can consult its weaknesses in your Field Guide.

Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?

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

Both capturing and killing Uth Duna yield different item rewards. While the exact differences are yet to be confirmed, here are the potential low-rank and high-rank drops:

Low Rank Item Drops

High Rank Item Drops

This guide covers everything you need to know about defeating and capturing Uth Duna in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to hide your helmet from view.