"Mastering the Hunt: Defeating and Capturing Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the Ruins of Wyveria are home to the formidable Ebony Odogaron, a monster renowned for its incredible speed and agility. As the guardian of this ancient locale, it presents a significant challenge to hunters venturing into its territory.

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

The speed of Ebony Odogaron in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is its most formidable trait, often leaving players scrambling to keep up. A strategic approach to counter this is by stunning the monster. Utilize the Flashfly that can be found in the vicinity to temporarily immobilize it. Alternatively, crafting and deploying Flash Pods can serve as a reliable method to halt its rapid movements, giving you a window to attack.

Bring Teammates

Tackling Ebony Odogaron solo can be daunting due to its relentless attacks. To enhance your chances of success, consider bringing teammates into the fray. Send out an SOS signal to rally fellow hunters to your cause. If human players don't respond, NPCs can serve as effective distractions, drawing the monster's attention away from you and allowing you to dodge and counterattack more safely.

Pull Down Entangled Rocks

During your battle, you may encounter areas with Entangled Rocks overhead. Using your slinger to bring these down can stun Ebony Odogaron for a brief period. This tactic can be used once per fight, offering a valuable opportunity to deal damage. Additionally, Pitfall and Shock Traps can be crafted to immobilize the monster, providing two more chances to gain the upper hand.

Beware of Dragonblight

Ebony Odogaron has the ability to inflict Dragonblight, which can hinder your ability to deal elemental and status damage. To counteract this, carry Nulberries to cure the ailment swiftly or equip decorations with Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance to prevent it from affecting your performance.

Inflict Paralysis

Inflicting Paralysis on Ebony Odogaron can significantly ease the fight. This status effect immobilizes the monster, allowing you to land uninterrupted attacks. If you can position the monster over roots and knock it down, it may become further entangled, extending your window to deal damage.

Aim for the Head

The head of Ebony Odogaron is its most vulnerable spot, boasting a 3-star weakness. Targeting this area will maximize your damage output, though it also puts you at greater risk of retaliation. If you prefer a safer approach, focus on its forelegs and tail, which, while less damaging, can still contribute to breaking its limbs and weakening the beast.

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How to Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capturing Ebony Odogaron in *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires strategic use of traps. Deploy a Pitfall or Shock Trap once the monster's health is reduced to 20 percent or below. Ensure the monster is sufficiently weakened; otherwise, the tranquilizer won't take effect, and it will break free, forcing you to continue the battle.

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