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Monster Hunter Wilds

Xu Wu Weakness and Drops

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Xu Wu is a Cephalopod in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out our guide to learn how to Beat Xu Wu, its weaknesses, attack patterns, drops and more!

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How to Beat Xu Wu

Xu Wu Monster Fight Tips



Attack the Xu Wu's Mouth When It's Exposed

One of Xu Wu's attacks requires it exposing its mouth. Focus all attacks on the mouth to topple it and deal massive damage to the Xu Wu.

Use Slinger Pods to Escape Grab Attack

You can escape the Xu Wu's grab attack by using any Slinger Pods. Prepare these items in advance in case you get grabbed by the Xu Wu.

How to Use the Slinger

Go for the Xu Wu's Mouth, Head, and Arms

Focus on attacking the Xu Wu's mouth, head, and arms to break them, with the mouth being its main weakness once it is exposed. Additionally, breaking the parts and severing 4 of its hind tentacles will yield more rewards.

How to Break Monster Parts

Use Items and Environment to Gain Advantage


checkmarkUse Shock Traps and Pitfall Traps

checkmarkUse Sneak Attacks whenever the Xu Wu changes areas

checkmarkUse the Ghillie Mantle mid-fight to get Sneak Attacks

checkmarkUse Great Thunderbugs to Paralyze Xu Wu

checkmarkUse Lump of Wyrmsbane to deal burst damage

checkmarkTake advantage of Mounting as often as possible

Interact with the environment and use traps to disrupt the Xu Wu and gain advantage during the hunt.

How to Set and Activate Traps

Xu Wu Weakness

Basic Information

Xu Wu Icon
Type Roar Wind Pressure
Cephalopod None None
Tremor Status Effect Element
None None None
Gold Crown Sizes
Mini Gold Crown1,242.70 ~ Big Gold Crown1,717.45

Note: Gold Crown Sizes have ranges and may vary between hunters.

Guaranteed Xu Wu Gold Crown From Blossomdance Event

Guaranteed Gold Crown Xu Wu

Successfully completing the quest That Won't Work on Me! will give a guaranteed Xu Wu Gold Crown. This quest is a part of the Blossomdance Event available from April 22 ET to May 6, 8PM ET.

Damage Type Weakness

Sever Icon Blunt Icon Shot Icon
Xu Wu Sever Weakness Xu Wu Blunt Weakness Xu Wu Shot Weakness
Fire Icon Water Icon Thunder Icon Ice Icon Dragon Icon
Xu Wu Fire Weakness Xu Wu Water Weakness Xu Wu Thunder Weakness Xu Wu Shot Weakness Xu Wu Shot Weakness

Hitzone Values and Weakness Breakdown

※ Click the tabs to switch between Damage Type and Elemental Damage Hitzone effectiveness.

Weapon Damage
Element
Part Sever Symbol Blunt Symbol Ammo Symbol
Head
Xu Wu Head Weakness 14
Xu Wu Head Weakness 13
Xu Wu Head Weakness 10
Membrane
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 6
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 10
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 4
Mouth
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 20
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 20
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 14
Torso
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 6
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 10
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 4
Tentacle
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 6
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 10
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 4
Front Left Arm
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 10
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 9
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 6
Front Right Arm
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 10
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 9
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 6
Middle Left Arm
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 10
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 9
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 6
Middle Right Arm
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 10
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 9
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 6
Rear Left Arm
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 10
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 9
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 6
Rear Right Arm
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 10
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 9
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 6
Overall
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 10
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 11
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 7
Part Fire Symbol Water Symbol Thunder Element Ice Element Dragon Element
Head
Xu Wu Head Weakness 1
Xu Wu Head Weakness 1
Xu Wu Head Weakness 1
Xu Wu Head Weakness 5
Xu Wu Head Weakness 0
Membrane
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 2
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 1
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 2
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 6
Xu Wu Membrane Weakness 0
Mouth
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 3
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 2
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 3
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 9
Xu Wu Mouth Weakness 0
Torso
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 2
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 1
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 2
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 6
Xu Wu Torso Weakness 0
Tentacle
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 2
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 1
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 2
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 6
Xu Wu Tentacle Weakness 0
Front Left Arm
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 5
Xu Wu Front Left Arm Weakness 0
Front Right Arm
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 5
Xu Wu Front Right Arm Weakness 0
Middle Left Arm
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 5
Xu Wu Middle Left Arm Weakness 0
Middle Right Arm
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 5
Xu Wu Middle Right Arm Weakness 0
Rear Left Arm
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 5
Xu Wu Rear Left Arm Weakness 0
Rear Right Arm
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 1
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 5
Xu Wu Rear Right Arm Weakness 0
Overall
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 1
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 1
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 1
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 6
Xu Wu Overall Weakness 0

The numbers shown above showcase the effectiveness of damage types against the monster's hitzones. Parts with higher numbers mean the damage type is more effective, with 1 being the lowest and 20 as the highest.

Hitzone DPS Summary

Sever
Blunt
Shot
Sever
Charge Blade Icon Dual Blades Icon Great Sword Icon Gunlance Icon Insect Glaive Icon Lance Icon Long Sword Icon Switch Axe Icon Sword and Shield Icon
Up Arrow Hit Xu Wu's Mouth to deal the most amount of Sever damage.

Equal If you are unable to reach the Mouth, you can go for Xu Wu's Head to apply good Sever damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Xu Wu's Membrane deals the lowest Sever damage.
Blunt
Hammer Icon Hunting Horn Icon Sword and Shield Icon
Up Arrow Hit Xu Wu's Mouth to deal the most amount of Blunt damage.

Equal If you are unable to reach the Mouth, you can go for Xu Wu's Head to apply good Blunt damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Xu Wu's Arms deals the lowest Blunt damage.
Shot
Bow Icon Heavy Bowgun Icon Light Bowgun Icon
Up Arrow Shoot Xu Wu's Mouthto deal the most amount of Shot damage.

Equal If you are unable to shoot the Mouth, you can go for Xu Wu's Head to apply good Shot damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Xu Wu's Arms deals the lowest Shot damage.
Ice Icon Ice Ice is the best element to use against Xu Wu. Try to aim for its Mouth to deal the most amount of Ice damage.

Kinsect Extract From Parts

Head Kinsect Red Membrane Kinsect Brown
Mouth Kinsect Red Torso Kinsect Brown
Front Left Arm Kinsect White Front Right Arm Kinsect White
Middle Left Arm Kinsect Brown Middle Right Arm Kinsect Brown
Rear Left Arm Kinsect Brown Rear Right Arm Kinsect Brown
Tentacle Kinsect Brown - -

Insect Glaive Weapon Guide and Best Combos

Status Ailment and Item Weakness

Status Ailment Items
Monster Hunter Wilds - PoisonPoison
Xu Wu Poison Effectiveness
Pitfall Trap Pitfall Trap
Xu Wu Pitfall Trap Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Wilds - StunnedStun
Xu Wu Stun Effectiveness
Shock Trap Shock Trap
Xu Wu Shock Trap Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Wilds - ParalysisParalysis
Xu Wu Paralysis Effectiveness
Raw Meat Meats
Xu Wu Meat Effectiveness
SleepSleep
Xu Wu Sleep Effectiveness
Flash Pod Flash Pod
Xu Wu Flash Pod Effectiveness
BlastBlast
Xu Wu Blast Effectiveness
Sonic Pod Sonic Pod
Xu Wu Sonic Pod Effectiveness
ExhaustExhaust
Xu Wu Exhaust Effectiveness
Dung Pod Dung Pod
Xu Wu Dung Pod Effectiveness

Breakable Parts

Breakable ・Head
・Mouth
・Arm (Severable)

Xu Wu Item Loadout

Recommended Items to Bring

PotionPotion Mega PotionMega Potion NulberryNulberry
HoneyHoney Pitfall TrapPitfall Trap Shock TrapShock Trap
Tranq BombTranq Bomb Max PotionMax Potion Mega DemondrugMega Demondrug
Mega ArmorskinMega Armorskin ArmorcharmArmorcharm Evasion MantleEvasion Mantle
Corrupted MantleCorrupted Mantle PowercharmPowercharm Dragon PodDragon Pod

Against Xu Wu, It's good to bring healing and buff items such as Demondrugs and Armorskins. If you already have it, the Armorcharm and Powercharm are great buff items that passively increase your stats.

For the mantles, choose a mantle that suits your playstyle. For a defensive playstyle, go for either the Evasion or Mending Mantle, and go for the Corrupted Mantle for a more offensive playstyle.

Use Dragon Pods from picking up Wyrmsbanes to deal additional damage. Use either the Pitfall or Shock Trap combined with the Tranq Bombs to capture it to finish your hunt faster.

Xu Wu Locations and Quests

Known Habitats

Region Starting Area Visited Areas Resting Area
Monster Hunter Wilds - Ruins of Wyveria Icon Ruins of Wyveria
Wyveria 8
Wyveria 6
Wyveria 12

Xu Wu can also appear in the Wounded Hollow. When hunting for Gold Crowns, that locale is a good place to scout and reroll for monster sizes.

Interactive Map and List of Locations

Quest Appearances

Quest Type Lvl. Quest Name
Assignments 3★ A Hunter in the Void
Optional Quests 3★ Consumer of Void
Optional Quests 5★ Astonishing Adaptability
Optional Quests 5★ Opposition

After defeating it in Chapter 3, Full Circle, Xu Wu will start to randomly appear in Ruins of Wyveria on Low and High Rank. You're able to hunt it in Field Surveys or Investigations by then.

List of Quests

Xu Wu Attack Patterns

Moveset and Openings

Attack Description
Tentacle Strike
Xu Wu uses two of its tentacle blades to do a frontal strike. Avoid taking damage by blocking the attack or dodging backwards.
Leaping Tentacle Strike
Xu Wu dashes backwards and performs a leaping tentacle strike using one of its arm. Avoid taking damage by blocking the attack or dodging backwards.
Rotating Strike
Xu Wu coils itself and rotates, damaging hunters around it. Avoid taking damage by blocking the attack or dodging backwards.
Leaping Combo
Xu Wu leaps into the air, throwing spikes mid-air, then performs a tentacle strike upon landing. Avoid taking damage by blocking from behind or dodging to the side.
Tentacle Slam
Xu Wu raises its tentacles and slams it to the ground. Avoid taking damage by dodging to the opposite side of the tentacles.
Piercing Tentacle
Xu Wu dashes backwards and performs a quick stabbing strike using its tentacle blades. Time the piercing strike and dodge or prepare to block it.
Tentacle Sweep
Xu Wu raises one of its front tentacles and slams it down to the ground before rotating clockwise to do a damaging sweep. You can avoid this using the Superman Dive (Dive-Evade) to distance yourself from its range.
Blade Projectiles
Xu Wu exposes the blades in its front tentacle and swings it, firing blade projectiles towards the Hunter. Block the blades or dodge it to the side.
Blade Slam
Xu Wu jumps high and fires blade projectiles before slamming down to where the Hunter is standing. Avoid taking damage by using the Superman Dive (Dive-Evade) to distance yourself from its range.
Dig Attack
Xu Wu disappears as it digs under the ground. It then appears from above, charging towards the Hunter with its mouth exposed. Dodge this attack to the side or anticipate where it will appear and prepare a powerful attack aimed towards its mouth.
Grab Attack
Xu Wu does a front attack before attempting to grab the Hunter. It is recommended to use any slinger ammo to break free from the grab attack.

Xu Wu Variants

Tempered Xu Wu

Monster Basic Information
Tempered Xu WuTempered Xu Wu Habitats:

First Encounter:
After Storm-cold Vortex Mission

Tempered Guardian Fulgur Anjanaths can be encountered after completing the High Rank mission Storm-cold Vortex. They can randomly appear in the Ruins of Wyveria only, similar to its normal counterpart.

Tempered Xu Wu Appearance

Tempered Xu Wu are stronger and covered in large scars across their bodies which you can damage and open into Tempered Wounds which you can break with a Focus Strike to deal increased damage and even knock them down to the ground!

Tempered Monsters Guide

Tempered Xu Wu Rewards

Difficulty Possible Rewards
6★ Hunt Completion

Breaking Tempered Wounds

As a 6★ difficulty monster, hunting Tempered Xu Wu will reward you with Rusted Weapon Shards and Hunter Symbol II.

Destroying a Tempered Xu Wu's tempered wound can also reward you with either a Wyverian Bloodstone (S), Wyverian Bloodstone, or Wyverian Bloodstone (L). These are used for Relic Melding.

Xu Wu Drops

Low Rank Materials

Target
Broken Parts
Wound Destroy
Carves
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Claw IconXu Wu Claw [100% (Front Left Arm), 100% (Front Right Arm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Fang IconXu Wu Fang [100% (Mouth)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Golden Corneum IconGolden Corneum [88% (Head)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Hide IconXu Wu Hide [28% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Claw IconXu Wu Claw [18% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid IconXu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid [7% (Body), 7% (Arm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Tentacle IconXu Wu Tentacle [11% (Body), 93% (Arm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Fang IconXu Wu Fang [13% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Golden Corneum IconGolden Corneum [23% (Body)]

The Xu Wu Certificate is the rarest Low Rank Xu Wu drop, with it's 8% drop chance after a hunt. As it's only obtainable as a Target Reward, it's best to keep hunting the monster's Low Rank quests, such as Consumer of Void.

High Rank Materials

Target
Broken Parts
Wound Destroy
Carves
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Claw+ IconXu Wu Claw+ [100% (Front Left Arm), 100% (Front Right Arm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Fang+ IconXu Wu Fang+ [100% (Mouth)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Golden Corneum+ IconGolden Corneum+ [93% (Head)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Umbragem IconXu Wu Umbragem [7% (Head)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Tentacle+ IconXu Wu Tentacle+ [11% (Body), 95% (Arm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Claw+ IconXu Wu Claw+ [18% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Fang+ IconXu Wu Fang+ [13% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Hide+ IconXu Wu Hide+ [30% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Golden Corneum+ IconGolden Corneum+ [23% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Xu Wu Umbragem IconXu Wu Umbragem [5% (Body), 5% (Arm)]

Xu Wu's rarest High Rank drop is the Xu Wu Umbragem, with a 3% chance of dropping as a Target Reward. To increase your chances of obtaining the item, make sure to sever and carve Xu Wu's arms. It's possible to cut all of Xu Wu's arms before the hunt ends. Carving one arm gives you a 5% of obtaining the umbragem, while carving the body also gives you a 5% drop chance.

Remember to also check Xu Wu Investigations or SOS quests and look for the rewards. Some quests will have these rare materials as guaranteed rewards! You can also opt to use Lucky Vouchers and utilize the Lucky Meal or Capture Pro Meal food skill to improve your chances of getting these rare materials overall.

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