How to Beat and Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

While exploring the Ruins of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the formidable Ebony Odogaron, known as the guardian of this ancient locale and arguably the fastest creature in the game. Facing this swift beast requires strategic planning and a solid understanding of its weaknesses and behaviors.

Monster Hunter Wilds Ebony Odogaron Boss Fight Guide

Known Habitats

• Ruins of Wyveria

Breakable Parts

• Head
• Tail
• Legs

Recommended Elemental Attack

• Water

Effective Status Effects

• Poison (2x)
• Sleep (2x)
• Paralysis (3x)
• Blastblight (2x)
• Stun (2x)
• Exhaust (-)

Effective Items

• Pitfall Trap
• Shock Trap
• Flash Pod

Stun the Monster

The most challenging aspect of battling Ebony Odogaron in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is its incredible speed. To counter this, you can stun the monster, giving yourself precious moments to attack. Utilize the Flashfly often found nearby to temporarily halt the beast in its tracks. Additionally, crafting Flash Pods can provide you with another method to immobilize Ebony Odogaron, making it easier to land your attacks.

Bring Teammates

Facing Ebony Odogaron solo can be overwhelming due to its relentless attacks. To increase your chances of success, consider sending out an SOS signal to call for backup. Other players might join your fight, or NPCs can serve as effective distractions, allowing you to focus on dodging and attacking when the monster shifts its attention away from you.

Pull Down Entangled Rocks

During your encounter, you may find yourself in an area with Entangled Rocks overhead. Using your slinger to bring these down can stun Ebony Odogaron for several seconds, providing a crucial opening for damage. Remember, this tactic can only be used once per fight. You can also use Pitfall and Shock Traps to immobilize the creature two additional times.

Beware of Dragonblight

In addition to its physical prowess, Ebony Odogaron can inflict Dragonblight, which nullifies your elemental and status effect buildup, reducing your damage output. To mitigate this, carry Nulberries to cleanse the effect, or equip decorations with Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance.

Inflict Paralysis

Inflicting Paralysis on Ebony Odogaron is highly recommended. This status effect will immobilize the monster for a short time, simplifying the fight significantly. If the beast is knocked down over roots, it may become further entangled, granting you even more time to deal damage.

Aim for the Head

The head of Ebony Odogaron is its most vulnerable spot, rated with a 3-star weakness. Targeting this area maximizes your damage output, though it also positions you dangerously close to the monster's lethal jaws. Alternatively, aim for its forelegs and tail to potentially break these parts, although this will yield less damage than headshots.

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How to Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing Ebony Odogaron in *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires strategic use of traps. Deploy either a Pitfall or Shock Trap, but ensure the monster's health is reduced to 20 percent or below first. Only then will the tranquilizer work effectively to subdue the beast. If you attempt to capture it too early, the monster will quickly break free, forcing you to continue the battle.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.