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How to Beat & Catch Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

By JasonNov 13,2025

How to Beat & Catch Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Take Down the Mighty Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds unleashes terrifying beasts across the Forbidden Lands, and Uth Duna ranks among the most formidable early encounters. This guide will help players conquer and harvest rewards from this massive leviathan.

Finding Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

Uth Duna monster profile

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This aquatic terror first appears in the Scarlet Forest during Chapter 1's mission progression. After battling other local beasts like Lala Barina and Congalala, you'll rendezvous with investigators Olivia and Erik near a damaged dam.

The encounter triggers during Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge when torrential rains reveal Uth Duna's monstrous form rising from swollen floodwaters.

Conquering Uth Duna's Challenging Battle

Hunter fighting Uth Duna

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Nicknamed 'A Feast in the Deep', this apex predator emerges when Scarlet Forest's waters reach dangerous highs. Prepare thoroughly before facing this combat leap in difficulty.

Essential Preparations:

  • Thunder-element weapons (obtainable from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2)
  • Water-resistant armor or Water Charm I talisman
  • Nutrition-boosting meals for maximum Health/Stamina
  • Nulberries to counter Waterblight debuffs

Battle Strategies and Weak Points

Uth Duna weak pointsUth Duna's iridescent fins provide temporary defense boosts but slow its movement. Destroy these 'Veils' to expose vulnerable areas:

  • Head (breakable)
  • Mouth
  • Tail (breakable)
  • Forelegs (both breakable)

Watch for devastating attacks like Belly Slams, Roar stuns, Body Coils, Aerial Twirls, and Leg Swipes as the battle intensifies.

To Capture or Slay?

Capturing Uth Duna

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Weaken Uth Duna until exhausted, then deploy Shock/Pitfall Traps followed by Tranq Bombs for capture. Rewards differ between methods:

Low-Rank Rewards

ItemDrop Rates
Uth Duna Hide20% (Wound:43%)(Carve:23%)
Uth Duna Claw8% (Forelegs:100%)(Carve:13%)
Uth Duna Tentacle8% (Head:100%)(Carve:11%)
Uth Duna Cilia15% (Tail:88%)(Wound:12%)(Carve:18%)

High-Rank Rewards

ItemDrop Rates
Uth Duna Scale+18% (Wound:45%)(Carve:30%)
Uth Duna Hide+18% (Wound:43%)(Carve:23%)
Uth Duna Cilia+14% (Tail:93%)(Wound:12%)(Carve:18%)
Uth Duna Watergem3% (Tail:7%)(Carve:5%)

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