How to Beat and Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

Confronting Ebony Odogaron, the swift guardian of the Ruins of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, requires strategy. This creature boasts incredible speed, posing a significant challenge.

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 Monster

Ebony Odogaron's speed is its most frustrating trait. Stunning it is crucial. Utilize nearby Flashflies or craft Flash Pods to temporarily immobilize it.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Soloing Ebony Odogaron is incredibly difficult. Send out SOS flares to recruit hunters or rely on helpful NPCs as a shield, allowing you to focus on dodging until the monster shifts its attention.

Utilize Environmental Hazards

In specific areas, you can trigger Entangled Rocks above the monster with your slinger, stunning it for a valuable window of opportunity. Remember, this is a one-time tactic per fight. Combine this with Pitfall and Shock Traps for additional immobilization.

Counteracting Dragonblight

Ebony Odogaron inflicts Dragonblight, reducing your damage output by hindering elemental and status effect buildup. Nulberries counteract this, or consider equipping a Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance decoration.

Paralysis: Your Best Friend

Paralysis is highly effective against Ebony Odogaron, significantly hampering its movement. Ideally, paralyze it while it's near roots to further restrict its movement.

Strategic Targeting

While its head is a 3-star weakness, offering maximum damage, it also makes you a prime target. Prioritize head attacks when safe, otherwise focus on its forelegs and tail to break limbs while mitigating risk.

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Capturing Ebony Odogaron

To capture Ebony Odogaron, reduce its health to 20% or less, then deploy a Pitfall or Shock Trap. Attempting capture at higher health will likely fail.

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