While exploring the Ruins of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the formidable Ebony Odogaron, the guardian of this ancient site and one of the fastest creatures in the game. This guide will help you navigate the challenges of facing this swift and deadly monster.

Monster Hunter Wilds Ebony Odogaron Boss Fight Guide

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 is its most daunting feature, making it a challenging opponent. To counter this, stunning the monster is crucial. You can find a Flashfly in the vicinity to trigger and stun Ebony Odogaron. Alternatively, crafting Flash Pods to shoot at the monster can also immobilize it, giving you a window to attack.

Bring Teammates

Facing Ebony Odogaron alone can be overwhelming due to its relentless attacks. To mitigate this, consider bringing teammates into the fight. Use SOS signals to call for backup; if no players join, NPCs can serve as effective shields. When the monster targets you, focus on dodging until it shifts its attention to your allies.

Pull Down Entangled Rocks

During the battle, you'll encounter an area with Entangled Rocks overhead. Use your slinger to pull them down, stunning the boss for several 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 hampers your ability to deal elemental or status effect damage. To counteract this, use a Nulberry or equip a decoration with Level 3 Dragon Resistance or Blight Resistance to mitigate the effect.

Inflict Paralysis

Inflicting Paralysis on Ebony Odogaron is highly recommended. This status effect immobilizes the monster, making it easier to attack. If you can knock it down while it's over roots, it may become further entangled, giving you more time to deal damage.

Aim for the Head

The head is Ebony Odogaron's most vulnerable spot, with a 3-star weakness. Targeting it maximizes your damage output, though it also puts you at risk. If you prefer a safer approach, aim for the forelegs and tail, which may allow you to break its limbs, albeit with less damage.

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How to Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Ebony Odogaron, deploy a Pitfall or Shock Trap when its health is reduced to 20 percent or less. Ensure the monster is sufficiently weakened; otherwise, the tranquilizer won't work, and it will break free, forcing you to continue the fight.

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