In the captivating world of Monster Hunter Wilds, players encounter a diverse array of formidable creatures, ranging from grand wyverns to peculiar leviathans, including the intriguing insect-like beings known as Temnocerans. Each monster poses distinct challenges for hunters seeking glory and rewards.
One notable adversary is the Nerscylla, a web-weaving menace that requires strategic planning to defeat effectively. Understanding the intricacies of this battle is essential for success.
Locating Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
Nerscylla is categorized as a Temnoceran, much akin to insects like arachnids. It first appears in Chapter 2 of the game titled ‘Hopes of Home, ’ as players navigate through the Iceshard Cliffs. Here, the eloquent Wudwud, Rove, finds himself ensnared in the monster’s web, prompting the hunter to intervene.
Subsequent encounters with Nerscylla become available as players progress, allowing for multiple battles through various quests, including:
- The Quiet, Cunning Assassin – Assignment (Requires HR4 or higher)
- Dance of Shadows – Optional Quest (Requires HR4 or higher)
- The Nerscylla’s Hunting Grounds – Optional Quest (Requires HR9 or higher)
Mastering the Fight Against Nerscylla
Nerscylla can be found in the web-laden Iceshard Cliffs, a location rife with challenges. In addition to battling the Nerscylla itself, players must contend with its hatchlings, which can be dispatched relatively easily for valuable Monster Broth.
Recommended Weapons and Armor
During the encounter, Nerscylla presents unique elemental vulnerabilities. Initially, it is weak to Fire due to the Gypceros hides adorning its body. Once these hides are destroyed, however, its primary weakness shifts to Thunder. Equipping a Fire weapon can facilitate the early stages of the fight, providing a critical advantage.
Weapons with fire attributes can be sourced from Quematrice located in the Windward Plains, or Rompopolo in the Oilwell Basin, depending on player preferences. As for armor, focus on sets that deliver adequate defense since Nerscylla’s attacks primarily inflict status ailments rather than raw elemental damage. Crafting a Talisman, such as the Poison Charm or Sleep Charm, with Gemma is advisable to protect against detrimental effects. Carry Antidotes for additional safety.
Nerscylla’s Attacks and Vulnerable Areas
Nerscylla primarily delivers physical assaults while inflicting harmful effects through Poison and Sleep. A successful combination of these attacks can incapacitate a hunter, especially if poison is followed by a sleep attack, leading to potentially fatal consequences.
Understanding Nerscylla’s Poison Attacks
Its poison originates from the spike-covered mantle and extendable fangs. Nerscylla uses these features either to thrash at targets or ensnare them in webs before delivering a bite.
Recognizing Nerscylla’s Sleep Attacks
The attack leading to sleep stems from the stinger on its thorax. The creature coils its body to launch the stinger, often indicating this with a milky blue substance, which signifies danger if players are close.
Identifying Weak Points
Targets below Nerscylla’s body are generally vulnerable, with its pincers being particularly susceptible. Breakable components include the Left Claw, its Fire-vulnerable Mantle, and the purple spikes near its head that are also susceptible to damage. Inflicting wounds amplifies the damage taken and results in better rewards post-battle.
Rewards for Defeating Nerscylla
Upon vanquishing Nerscylla, players can collect items of varying ranks depending on the quest level, which are essential in crafting weapons and armor in the game. Notably, Nerscylla’s armor sets provide enhancements for Water and Dragon elemental resistance, along with protection against Bind and/or Poison effects based on their rank.
Items Acquired from Low-Rank Drops
- Nerscylla Claw (15% Drop Rate; 100% from Broken Left Claw; 20% Body Carve Rate)
- Rubbery Hide (8% Drop Rate; 100% from Broken Mantle; 38% from Destroyed Wound)
- Nerscylla Shell (20% Drop Rate; 35% Body Carve Rate; 50% from Destroyed Wound)
- Nerscylla Spike (8% Drop Rate; 100% from Broken Stinger; 15% Body Carve Rate; 12% from Destroyed Wound)
- Nerscylla Chelicera (20% Drop Rate; 30% Body Carve Rate)
- Sleep Sac (21% Drop Rate)
- Nerscylla Certificate (8% Drop Rate)
Items Acquired from High-Rank Drops
- Nerscylla Claw+ (15% Drop Rate; 100% from Broken Left Claw; 20% Body Carve Rate)
- Nerscylla Carapace (20% Drop Rate; 35% Body Carve Rate; 63% from Destroyed Wound)
- Rubbery Hide+ (8% Drop Rate; 100% from Broken Mantle; 12% from Destroyed Wound)
- Nerscylla Spike+ (8% Drop Rate; 100% from Broken Stinger; 15% Body Carve Rate; 25% from Destroyed Wound)
- Nerscylla Shear (20% Drop Rate; 30% Body Carve Rate)
- Coma Sac (21% Drop Rate)
- Nerscylla Certificate S (8% Drop Rate)
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