In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, your journey through the Ruins of Wyveria will lead you to confront the formidable Ebony Odogaron, the guardian of this ancient locale. Known for its unparalleled speed, this monster is one of the fastest creatures you'll encounter in the game, making it a challenging adversary.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ebony Odogaron Boss Fight Guide
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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
Stun the Monster
Ebony Odogaron's speed can be overwhelming, often leaving players struggling to keep up. To counter this, stunning the monster is crucial. You can find a Flashfly in the vicinity to trigger and momentarily stun Ebony Odogaron. Alternatively, crafting Flash Pods to shoot at the monster can also immobilize it, giving you a window to attack safely.
Bring Teammates
Facing Ebony Odogaron solo can be daunting, as you'll spend much of your time dodging its swift attacks. To mitigate this, consider bringing teammates into the fight. Use SOS signals to call for backup; other players might join your quest, or NPCs can serve as effective shields, drawing the monster's attention away from you. When the monster targets you, focus on dodging until it shifts its focus to your allies.
Pull Down Entangled Rocks
During the battle, you'll encounter an area with Entangled Rocks hanging above. Using your slinger to pull these down can stun Ebony Odogaron for a few precious seconds. This tactic can only be used once per fight, but you can also deploy Pitfall and Shock Traps to immobilize the creature twice more.
Beware of Dragonblight
Ebony Odogaron can inflict Dragonblight, which, while not directly harmful, will hinder your ability to apply elemental or status effects. To counteract this, use a Nulberry to remove the blight, or equip a decoration with Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance to prevent it from affecting you.
Inflict Paralysis
Inflicting Paralysis on Ebony Odogaron is highly recommended. This status effect will immobilize the monster for a short time, significantly easing the fight. If you can knock it down while it's over roots, it might get further entangled, giving you more time to deal damage.
Aim for the Head
The head of Ebony Odogaron is its most vulnerable spot, with a 3-star weakness. Targeting this area will maximize your damage output, though it also puts you at greater risk. If you prefer a safer approach, aim for its forelegs and tail. While these parts are less damaging to hit, you might still break them, further weakening the monster.
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How to Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Capturing Ebony Odogaron in *Monster Hunter Wilds* involves using a Pitfall or Shock Trap. However, you must first weaken the monster to 20 percent health or less. Only then will the tranquilizer effectively put it to sleep, allowing for a successful capture. If the monster's health is too high, it will break free, forcing you to continue the fight.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
