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 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

Stunning the Speed Demon

Ebony Odogaron's incredible speed is its most frustrating trait. Stunning it is key to survival. Utilize nearby Flashflies for a quick stun, or craft Flash Pods for repeated immobilization.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Soloing Ebony Odogaron is arduous. Summoning allies via SOS flares is highly recommended. Even if human players don't answer your call, helpful NPCs can act as valuable distractions, allowing you to focus on dodging attacks while they draw the monster's attention.

Utilizing the Environment

In specific areas, you'll find Entangled Rocks above the battlefield. Using your slinger to bring these down stuns the Ebony Odogaron for a precious few seconds—a one-time-use tactic. Combine this with Pitfall and Shock Traps for additional immobilization opportunities.

Countering Dragonblight

Ebony Odogaron inflicts Dragonblight, hindering your elemental and status effect damage. Counter this with Nulberries or equip a decoration offering Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance.

Paralysis: Your Best Friend

Paralysis is incredibly effective against Ebony Odogaron. This status effect temporarily halts its movements, creating significant openings for damage. Ideally, paralyze it while it's near roots for an extended period of vulnerability.

Targeting Weak Points

The Ebony Odogaron's head is its primary weak point (3-star weakness), maximizing damage output. However, this also puts you in harm's way. Targeting its forelegs and tail deals less damage but offers safer attack opportunities and a chance to break limbs.

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Capturing the Beast

Capturing Ebony Odogaron requires reducing its health to 20% or less and then using a Pitfall or Shock Trap. Attempting capture at higher health will result in a failed capture and a continued fight.

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