Nerscylla, the giant spider from *Monster Hunter Wilds*, is a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of many due to its imposing size and arachnid nature. Not only is it a nightmare for those who watched the *Monster Hunter* film, but it's also a fantastic source of high-affinity weapons, making it a priority target for hunters looking to upgrade their arsenal. Let's dive into how to conquer this formidable foe.
How to Beat Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
Nerscylla is a daunting adversary with specific weaknesses and resistances you need to be aware of. It's weak to Fire and Thunder, especially when its mantle is broken, but resistant to Sleep and completely immune to Sonic Bombs. This spider is not just fast but also agile, thanks to its web-slinging abilities. It can immobilize you with webbing, poison you with its bite, and even put you to sleep with its rear stinger. To counter these status effects, always carry antidotes for poison and items to counteract sleep.
When facing Nerscylla, be vigilant about its attack patterns. The first set of attacks to watch out for are its bite or pincer attacks, signaled by the spider rearing back with two orange fangs protruding. It will then charge forward to slam these fangs together, inflicting poison and heavy damage. To evade this, position yourself behind Nerscylla or swiftly retreat.
The second major threat comes from its web attacks. Nerscylla can shoot webs directly at you or in a spread pattern. Getting hit will leave you stuck, so dodging is key. Additionally, it can charge at you horizontally, which requires blocking or sidestepping, or swing up like Spider-Man, necessitating lateral movement to avoid being ensnared.
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. Although you only need one trap and two Tranq Bombs, having extras is wise given the unpredictability of *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Engage Nerscylla in combat until it's near death. Indicators of its weakened state include limping, NPC comments about its condition, and a skull icon appearing 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 terrifying spider.
