If you're diving into *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll likely come face-to-face with Nerscylla, the giant spider that haunts many a player's dreams, especially if you've seen the *Monster Hunter* film. This arachnid is not just a terrifying adversary but also a prime source for high-affinity weapons, making it a crucial target for any hunter. So, let's delve into how to conquer this formidable foe.
How to Beat Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
Nerscylla is a force to be reckoned with, boasting agility and a suite of dangerous attacks. It's weak to Fire and Thunder (especially when its mantle is broken), but resistant to Sleep and immune to Sonic Bombs. This spider can immobilize you with its webbing, poison you with its bite, and even put you to sleep with its rear stinger, making it a master of status effect damage. Always carry antidotes for poison and sleep cures to stay in the fight.
When facing Nerscylla, be wary of its two main attack types: bite/pincer attacks and web attacks. The bite attack is signaled by Nerscylla rearing back with its orange fangs before charging and slamming them shut, inflicting poison and heavy damage. Your best bet is to position yourself behind it or swiftly retreat.
Web attacks are equally dangerous. Nerscylla can shoot webs directly at you or in a spread pattern, which can immobilize you if you're hit. Dodge these to stay free. It also uses web to charge at you horizontally or swing up like Spider-Man. Sidestepping or blocking these charges is crucial to avoid being caught.
How to Capture Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capturing Nerscylla requires preparation and precision. Equip yourself with a Pitfall Trap, a Shock Trap, and Tranq Bombs. While you technically need only one trap and two Tranq Bombs, it's wise to bring extras given the unpredictable nature of *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Engage Nerscylla in combat until it's nearly defeated. You'll know it's close to capture when it starts limping, your NPC teammates comment on its weakness, or a skull icon appears next to its marker on the mini-map. Once it's sufficiently weakened, set a trap, lure Nerscylla into it, and then use two Tranq Bombs to successfully capture this formidable spider.
