Defeat and Capture Nerscylla: Monster Hunter Wilds Guide

If you're playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* and dreading the encounter with Nerscylla, you're not alone. This giant spider, reminiscent of those that might haunt your dreams after watching the *Monster Hunter* film, is not just a terrifying sight but also a prime source of high-affinity weapons. Let's dive into the best strategies to conquer and capture this formidable foe.

How to Beat Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds

Nerscylla is a fearsome adversary with a unique set of strengths and vulnerabilities. Its weaknesses include Fire and Thunder (particularly when its mantle is broken), while it resists Sleep and is immune to Sonic Bombs. This monster's agility and web-based abilities make it a challenging target. It can ensnare you with webs, poison you with its bite, and even put you to sleep with its rear stinger. To tackle this spider, ensure you're equipped with antidotes for sleep and poison, as these status effects can quickly turn the tide against you.

When facing Nerscylla, be particularly wary of two types of attacks: the bite/pincer attacks and the web attacks. The former involves the spider rearing back to reveal two orange fangs before charging forward to slam them shut. This attack not only poisons but also deals significant damage. To evade, position yourself behind the spider or swiftly retreat.

As for the web attacks, Nerscylla can shoot webs directly at you or in a tripartite pattern at different angles. Being hit by these will immobilize you, so dodge to avoid them. Additionally, watch out for its web-based charges: a rapid horizontal rush that you can block or dodge sideways, and a vertical swing reminiscent of Spider-Man, which you can sidestep to avoid.

How to Capture Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing Nerscylla requires careful preparation and execution. Start by equipping yourself with a Pitfall Trap, a Shock Trap, and Tranq Bombs—ideally, you should have one of each trap type and at least two Tranq Bombs, as redundancy can save the day in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Engage Nerscylla in combat and weaken it until it's on the brink of defeat. You'll know it's ready to be captured when it begins to limp, your NPC companions comment on its weakened state, or a skull icon appears next to its marker on the mini-map. Once Nerscylla is sufficiently weakened, set a trap in its path, lure it into the trap, and then throw two Tranq Bombs to successfully capture this daunting spider.