How do you beat Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds? Xu Wu is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Xu Wu, including combat tips and potential rewards.

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How Do You Beat Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds?

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Below, we've got everything you need to know about the Xu Wu, how to beat it, and what rewards you'll get.

Description
Cephalopod predators whose prey include Guardian monsters. The mucus secreted from their tentacles hardens quickly into sharp edges that resemble blades or spears, which is why some call Xu Wu the "Piercing Assassin". The sizeable mouth hidden on their underside allows them to devour even rather large prey.
Class
Cephalopod
Location
Wyveria
Weak Spot
None
Breakable Parts
Head, Mouth, Arms (2 Breakable, 4 Severable)
Elemental Weaknesses
Ice

Here are a few pointers on how to defeat a Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds.

  • Most of Xu Wu's body is a breakable or severable part, so you can't go too far wrong in terms of where you should focus. The arms are the source of most attacks, though.
  • Its most dangerous attack will see it invert and charge towards you with its horrid mouth. There's a brief window before it launches where you can strike its mouth with a powerful blow, and that'll cancel the attack.
  • Ice is its main elemental weakness, so take an icy weapon. Failing that, you can use ice Slinger ammo to help chip away its health.

What Rewards Do You Get for Beating Xu Wu?

As with all monsters, the materials you receive as rewards when you beat Xu Wu are somewhat randomised. In other words, you may need to hunt the monster multiple times to get certain materials. Here's a breakdown of all possible Xu Wu rewards.

Possible Quest Rewards

Low Rank

  • Xu Wu Certificate
  • Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Xu Wu Claw
  • Xu Wu Fang
  • Xu Wu Hide
  • Xu Wu Tentacle
  • Golden Corneum
  • Mystery Orb - Armor
  • Mystery Orb - Sword
  • Armor Sphere+
  • Machalite Ore
  • Dragonite Ore
  • Sturdy Bone
  • Honey

High Rank

  • Xu Wu Certificate S
  • Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Xu Wu Claw+
  • Xu Wu Fang+
  • Xu Wu Hide+
  • Xu Wu Tentacle+
  • Xu Wu Umbragem
  • Golden Corneum+
  • Monster Broth
  • Advanced Armor Sphere
  • Glowing Orb - Sword
  • Glowing Orb - Armor
  • Carbalite Ore
  • Quality Bone

Possible Target Rewards

Low Rank

  • Xu Wu Certificate (8% chance)
  • Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid (5% chance)
  • Xu Wu Claw (15% chance)
  • Xu Wu Fang (11% chance)
  • Xu Wu Hide (25% chance)
  • Xu Wu Tentacle (11% chance)
  • Golden Corneum (25% chance)

High Rank

  • Xu Wu Certificate S (8% chance)
  • Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid (7% chance)
  • Xu Wu Claw+ (16% chance)
  • Xu Wu Fang+ (11% chance)
  • Xu Wu Hide+ (22% chance)
  • Xu Wu Tentacle+ (11% chance)
  • Xu Wu Umbragem (3% chance)
  • Golden Corneum+ (22% chance)

Possible Broken Part Rewards

Low Rank

  • Head
    • Golden Corneum (88% chance)
    • Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid (12% chance)
  • Front Left Arm
    • Xu Wu Claw (100% chance)
  • Front Right Arm
    • Xu Wu Claw (100% chance)
  • Mouth
    • Xu Wu Fang (100% chance)

High Rank

  • Head
    • Golden Corneum+ (93% chance)
    • Xu Wu Umbragem (7% chance)
  • Front Left Arm
    • Xu Wu Claw+ (100% chance)
  • Front Right Arm
    • Xu Wu Claw+ (100% chance)
  • Mouth
    • Xu Wu Fang+ (100% chance)

Possible Wound Destroyed Rewards

Low Rank

  • Golden Corneum (50% chance)
  • Xu Wu Hide (50% chance)

High Rank

  • Golden Corneum+ (50% chance)
  • Xu Wu Hide+ (50% chance)

Possible Carving Rewards

Low Rank

  • Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid
    • Carcass (7% chance)
    • Severed Part (7% chance)
  • Xu Wu Claw (18% chance)
  • Xu Wu Fang (13% chance)
  • Xu Wu Hide (28% chance)
  • Xu Wu Tentacle
    • Carcass (11% chance)
    • Severed Part (93% chance)
  • Golden Corneum (23% chance)

High Rank

  • Xu Wu Claw+ (18% chance)
  • Xu Wu Fang+ (13% chance)
  • Xu Wu Hide+ (30% chance)
  • Xu Wu Tentacle+
    • Carcass (11% chance)
    • Severed Part (95% chance)
  • Xu Wu Umbragem
    • Carcass (5% chance)
    • Severed Part (5% chance)
  • Golden Corneum+ (23% chance)

That's everything you need to know about Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds. How many of these beasts have you slain? Tell us in the comments section below, and check out our Monster Hunter Wilds guide for much more.