How to Beat and Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

Confronting the Ebony Odogaron in the Ruins of Wyveria within *Monster Hunter Wilds* presents a significant challenge. This swift guardian of the ruins is arguably the game's fastest creature, demanding strategic combat.

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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

Utilizing Stun Tactics

Ebony Odogaron's incredible speed is its most frustrating trait. Stunning it is key to survival. Utilize nearby Flashflies or craft Flash Pods to temporarily immobilize the beast.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Soloing Ebony Odogaron is incredibly difficult. Summoning allies via SOS signals is highly recommended. Even if human players don't respond, NPCs provide valuable distractions, allowing you to focus on dodging attacks while they draw the monster's attention.

Exploiting Environmental Hazards

In certain areas, you'll find Entangled Rocks above the battleground. Using your slinger to bring these down will stun the Ebony Odogaron for a short period, though this tactic is only effective once per encounter. Combine this with Pitfall and Shock Traps for additional immobilization opportunities.

Countering Dragonblight

Ebony Odogaron inflicts Dragonblight, reducing your damage output by hindering elemental and status effect buildup. Carry Nulberries to cure this affliction, or equip a decoration with Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance for preventative measures.

The Power of Paralysis

Paralysis is incredibly effective against Ebony Odogaron. This status effect completely halts its movement, creating valuable openings for attacks. Ideally, aim to paralyze it while it's near roots to potentially further entangle it.

Strategic Targeting

While its head is a 3-star weakness, prioritizing headshots increases your risk. Consider targeting the forelegs and tail for less damage but increased safety. Breaking limbs can also provide tactical advantages.

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Capturing the Ebony Odogaron

To capture Ebony Odogaron, deploy a Pitfall or Shock Trap once its health is reduced to 20% or less. Attempting capture at higher health will fail.

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