If you're a fan of *Monster Hunter Wilds* and have a particular aversion to spiders, Nerscylla is likely to be a challenging encounter. This giant arachnid, infamous for its role in the *Monster Hunter* film, not only stirs up nightmares but is also a valuable source of high-affinity weapons. Let's dive into the strategies for overcoming this formidable foe.
How to Beat Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
Nerscylla is a daunting opponent with its rapid movements and web-based abilities. It can immobilize you with webbing, poison you with its bite, and even put you to sleep with its rear stinger, making it a master of status effect damage. To combat this, ensure you have antidotes for poison and items to counteract sleep effects.
Nerscylla's attacks fall into two main categories: bite/pincer attacks and web attacks. Its bite attack is signaled by the creature rearing back, revealing orange fangs, before charging forward to snap them shut, inflicting poison and heavy damage. The best defense is to quickly move behind it or retreat out of range.
For web attacks, Nerscylla can shoot webs directly at you or in a spread pattern. Being hit by these can trap you, but timely dodging can prevent this. Additionally, Nerscylla may charge at you horizontally, which requires blocking or dodging to the side, or perform a swinging attack reminiscent of Spider-Man, which can be evaded with lateral movement.
How to Capture Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capturing Nerscylla requires preparation and skill. Start by equipping a Pitfall Trap, a Shock Trap, and Tranq Bombs. While you technically need only one type of trap and two Tranq Bombs, having backups is wise due to the unpredictability of battles in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Engage Nerscylla in combat until it's near death, indicated by its limping and the appearance of a skull icon on the mini-map. At this point, set up your chosen trap, lure Nerscylla into it, and then throw two Tranq Bombs to successfully capture this fearsome spider.
