In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the Forbidden Lands are home to some truly formidable beasts, and Uth Duna is one of the earliest and most striking monsters you'll encounter. If you're aiming to claim its rewards, here's a comprehensive guide on how to defeat and capture this leviathan-type monster.

How to Unlock Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

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You'll first encounter Uth Duna in the **Scarlet Forest** as part of the mission questline in Chapter 1. After defeating other notable foes like Lala Barina and Congalala, you and Alma will rendezvous with Olivia and Erik, who are investigating a nearby dam. The weather shifts dramatically during **Mission 1-5: Beyond the Deluge**, and Uth Duna reveals itself amidst a raging monsoon. Your goal then becomes to stop this beast from causing further chaos.

How to Beat and Capture Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Known as **'A Feast in the Deep'**, Uth Duna emerges when the waters in the Scarlet Forest rise dangerously. As the region's apex predator, facing it is significantly tougher than previous encounters in the story. To prepare, equip a **thunder-element weapon** if available (obtainable from Rey Dau in Mission 2-2), or gear up with items like **Water Charm I** to boost your water resistance.

Don't forget to eat a hearty meal before heading out to keep your Health and Stamina high. Also, carry **Nulberries** to counteract **Waterblight**, Uth Duna's primary status ailment.

Uth Duna Attacks and Weaknesses

Uth Duna's iridescent fins on its legs and tail serve as a **'Veil'** that temporarily increases its defense, albeit at the cost of slower movement. Damaging the veil will cause the fins to retract, exposing Uth Duna's weak points, including its **Head (breakable), Mouth, Tail (breakable), and both Forelegs (breakable)**. However, without its heavy fins, Uth Duna becomes more aggressive, so maintaining agility is crucial.

Be cautious of its primary physical attacks:

• **Belly Slam** – Uth Duna rears up on its back legs and slams down, creating a shockwave.
• **Roar** – Like other monsters, Uth Duna's roar can temporarily immobilize you.
• **Body Coil** – It coils up and spins before unleashing a tail swipe.
• **Aerial Twirl** – Uth Duna leaps into the air in a twirl, then crashes down, affecting a wide area.
• **Leg Swipe** – Close encounters may prompt a swipe from its clawed feet.

After defeating Uth Duna once, check its weaknesses in your Field Guide for future battles.

Should You Capture or Kill Uth Duna?

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As with previous *Monster Hunter* titles, you have the option to either capture or kill Uth Duna. To capture, weaken it until it's "tired" or "exhausted", then use **Shock Traps** or **Pitfall Traps**. Once trapped, deploy a **Tranq Bomb** to complete the capture.

Both methods yield different item rewards. While specific differences are still under review, here are the potential 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 tricks, don't forget to explore our other guides, including how to hide your helmet from view.