Beat Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

While exploring the Ruins of Wyveria in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter Ebony Odogaron - the territorial guardian of these ruins and quite possibly the fastest creature in the entire game.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Ebony Odogaron Boss Fight Guide

• Known Habitats - Ruins of Wyveria
• Breakable Parts - Head, Tail, and 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 most challenging aspect in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is its blistering speed. This monster moves so quickly that many hunters struggle to keep up. To gain the upper hand, try stunning it by triggering nearby Flashflies or using crafted Flash Pods. These temporary immobilizations create crucial openings for attacks.

Bring Teammates

Facing Ebony Odogaron solo proves exceptionally difficult, as you'll spend more time evading than attacking. Consider summoning help through SOS signals, allowing other players to join your hunt. If no human allies respond, NPC companions can still draw aggro, creating opportunities for you to strike safely.

Utilize Environmental Hazards

The battle arena features Entangled Rocks overhead that can be dropped with your slinger for a guaranteed stun. While single-use per hunt, this environmental advantage significantly disrupts the monster's relentless assault. Supplement this with crafted Pitfall and Shock Traps for additional control opportunities.

Counter Dragonblight

Beyond physical attacks, Ebony Odogaron can inflict Dragonblight, nullifying your elemental and status damage potential. Carry Nulberries to cleanse this condition, or equip armor with Level 3 Dragon Resistance/Blight Resistance for sustained protection.

Prioritize Paralysis

Paralysis proves particularly effective against this speedy predator. When afflicted, the immobilized monster becomes vulnerable to focused attacks. Timing this status effect near environmental hazards can extend the stun duration for maximum damage output.

Target Weak Points

While its head offers the highest damage multiplier (3-star weakness), reaching this dangerous position puts hunters at risk. Alternatively, focus on forelegs and tail for safer engagements that still create part-breaking opportunities.

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How to Capture Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds

Successfully capturing Ebony Odogaron requires weakening it to 20% health before deploying traps. Attempting to tranquilize at higher health levels will fail, allowing the monster to escape. Coordinate with your team to weaken the creature strategically before initiating capture sequences.

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