How to Beat and Capture Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds

Conquering Nerscylla, the monstrous spider in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, is a must for any hunter aiming for high-affinity weapons. This agile arachnid is a formidable foe, capable of inflicting poison and sleep, making it a truly terrifying encounter for many players (and perhaps a source of nightmares for those familiar with the *Monster Hunter* film!). Let's dissect this eight-legged beast and learn how to overcome it.

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Weaknesses: Fire, Thunder (when mantle is broken)
Resistances: Sleep
Immunities: Sonic Bomb

Nerscylla's speed and agility, combined with its web-slinging abilities, make it a dangerous opponent. Its attacks inflict poison through bites and induce sleep with its stinger. Always carry antidotes for poison and sleep cures; otherwise, you'll find yourself in a sticky situation.

Nerscylla's attacks fall into two main categories: bite attacks and web attacks. The bite attack sees Nerscylla rearing back before lunging forward with its fangs, inflicting substantial poison damage. The best strategy here is to either quickly move behind it or evade completely.

Web attacks are equally dangerous. Nerscylla can either shoot a single web directly at you, or unleash three in quick succession at different angles. Dodging is key here. Additionally, it can charge at you horizontally with a web attack, requiring a quick dodge or block, or it can swing down from above like a spider-man, easily avoided with sideways movement.

Capturing Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing Nerscylla requires preparation. Bring a Pitfall Trap, a Shock Trap, and Tranq Bombs. While technically only one trap and two bombs are necessary, it's wise to over-prepare in *Monster Hunter Wilds* to account for unforeseen circumstances.

Weaken Nerscylla until it begins to limp. You'll notice this in the game through dialogue from NPC teammates, and more clearly by observing a skull icon appearing on the mini-map. Once weakened, set a trap, lure Nerscylla into it, and then use two Tranq Bombs to secure the capture.