In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the Forbidden Lands are home to some of the most formidable creatures, and Uth Duna is no exception. This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully beat and capture this awe-inspiring monster, ensuring you can enjoy its valuable rewards.
How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds
Uth Duna, a leviathan-type monster, makes its grand entrance in the **Scarlet Forest** during Chapter 1's mission questline. After overcoming other notable adversaries like Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll join forces with Olivia and Erik to investigate a dam. The weather takes a turn for the worse during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**, and Uth Duna emerges amidst a raging monsoon. Your mission then becomes clear: defeat 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 emerges when the waters of the Scarlet Forest swell dangerously. As the apex predator of the region, it presents a significant challenge. To prepare for this battle, consider arming yourself with a **thunder-element weapon**, which you can first obtain from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2. If that's not an option, equip gear or a Talisman like **Water Charm I** to boost your water resistance.
Before heading out, enjoy a hearty meal to keep your Health and Stamina at peak levels. Don't forget to pack **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’**. This veil temporarily increases its defense but slows its movement. By damaging the veil enough, you can make it retreat, exposing Uth Duna's weak points, such as its **Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and both Forelegs (breakable)**. However, once the veil is gone, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive and its attacks more frequent, so agility is key, especially in the water.
Uth Duna's arsenal includes several physical attacks that leverage its size to cause significant damage and create disruptive waves. Key attacks to watch for include:
- **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rears up on its back legs, exposing its belly, before slamming down.
- **Roar** – Like many monsters, Uth Duna's roar can temporarily immobilize you.
- **Body Coil** – It coils its body 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, it may swipe at you with its clawed feet.
After defeating Uth Duna at least once, you can consult your Field Guide to learn more about its weaknesses.
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" and then deploy a **Shock Trap** or **Pitfall Trap**. Once trapped, use a **Tranq Bomb** to knock it out, completing 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
| 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 guide covers everything you need to know about beating 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.
