"Guide to Defeating and Capturing Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the formidable Uth Duna awaits your challenge. This guide will walk you through how to unlock, battle, and capture this leviathan-type monster, ensuring you can claim its valuable rewards.

How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Uth Duna emerges in the **Scarlet Forest** during Chapter 1's mission questline. After you've triumphed over other local threats like Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll join forces with Olivia and Erik to investigate a nearby dam. The weather takes a dramatic turn, and during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**, Uth Duna makes its grand entrance amidst a raging monsoon. Your mission then becomes clear: stop this beast before it wreaks further havoc.

How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Known as **‘A Feast in the Deep’**, Uth Duna surfaces when the Scarlet Forest's waters swell dangerously. As the apex predator of the region, confronting it demands more skill than your previous encounters. Arm yourself with a **thunder-element weapon**—you'll first have a chance to obtain one during Mission 2-2 with Rey Dau. If unavailable, equip gear or a Talisman like **Water Charm I** to bolster your water resistance.

Before embarking on this perilous hunt, ensure you're well-fed to keep your Health and Stamina optimal. Pack **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, Uth Duna's primary status ailment.

Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses

Uth Duna's iridescent fins, functioning as a **‘Veil’**, enhance its defense but slow its movement. Damage these fins enough, and they'll retract, exposing the monster's vulnerabilities at its **Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and Forelegs (both breakable)**. However, without its fins, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive and increases its attack frequency, so maintain your agility, especially in the water.

Be wary of its physical attacks, which leverage its massive size to cause significant damage and create disruptive water waves. Key moves to anticipate include:

• **Belly Slam**: Uth Duna rears up on its hind legs, exposing its belly, then crashes down.
• **Roar**: A deafening sound that temporarily immobilizes you.
• **Body Coil**: Uth Duna coils, spins, and unleashes a powerful tail swipe.
• **Aerial Twirl**: A spectacular leap followed by a crashing descent, affecting a wide area.
• **Leg Swipe**: A close-range attack using its clawed feet.

After defeating Uth Duna once, consult your Field Guide for a detailed breakdown of its weaknesses.

Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?

At the battle's climax, you face the choice between capturing or killing Uth Duna. Capturing requires you to weaken the monster until it's exhausted, then deploy **Shock Traps** or **Pitfall Traps**, followed by a **Tranq Bomb** to secure your prize.

Both options yield different rewards, though specific differences remain unconfirmed. Here's a look at the potential low-rank and high-rank item drops:

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%

With this guide, you're now equipped to conquer Uth Duna in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Don't forget to explore our other resources, such as how to hide your helmet from view, to enhance your gaming experience.