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Nerscylla
TemnoceranShadow Spider
A cave-dwelling temnoceran that coats itself in the hide of other monsters. Weak to Fire; open mandibles are the prime weak point.
3-Second Read
- Aim here
- Mandibles (Open) — 75 slash
- Best element
- water (peak 60)
- Best damage type
- Slash (cutting) — avg 61.7
Elemental Weaknesses
fire★★★thunder★★★water★★★dragon★★★
Inflicted Ailments
poisonsleep
Hitzone Values
| Hitzone Part | Slash (斩) | Blunt (打) | Shot (弹) | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 45 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Body | 45 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Mandibles (Open) | 75 | 65 | 60 | 50 | 60 | 30 | 5 | 5 |
| Mandibles (Closed) | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Legs | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tail | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 45 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Values of 45 or higher trigger Weakness Exploit and are highlighted in green.
Where to Find It
Primary locale: Iceshard Cliffs
Iceshard CliffsOilwell Basin
Matchup Guide — Best Weapons
| Weapon | Damage type | Avg best-3 | Best part | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sword | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Long Sword | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Charge Blade | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Sword & Shield | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Dual Blades | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Lance | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Gunlance | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Switch Axe | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Insect Glaive | slash | 61.7 | Mandibles (Open) (75) | strong |
| Hammer | blunt | 55 | Mandibles (Open) (65) | strong |
| Hunting Horn | blunt | 55 | Mandibles (Open) (65) | strong |
| Bow | shot | 50 | Mandibles (Open) (60) | even |
| Light Bowgun | shot | 50 | Mandibles (Open) (60) | even |
| Heavy Bowgun | shot | 50 | Mandibles (Open) (60) | even |
Severable: Tail — requires cutting damage.
Breakable Parts & Rewards
| Part | Condition | Reward | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandibles | Sever (slash) | Concentrated Paralysis | 85% |
| Head | Blunt damage | Gypceros Hide | 80% |
| Legs | Sever (slash) | Nerscylla Claw+ | 70% |
| Tail | Sever (slash) | Nerscylla Tail | 65% |
Material Drop Rates
- Spider Mantle (R8) — best route: 8% via target reward
- Concentrated Paralysis (R6) — best route: 85%(mandibles) via part break
- Gypceros Hide (R5) — best route: 80%(head) via part break
| Material | Rarity | Carve | Capture | Break | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerscylla Shell | R4 | 28% | 25% | 18% | 20% |
| Nerscylla Claw+ | R5 | 25% | 28% | 70%(legs) | 22% |
| Nerscylla Stinger | R5 | 22% | 20% | 15% | 25% |
| Gypceros Hide | R5 | 10% | 12% | 80%(head) | 15% |
| Concentrated Paralysis | R6 | 15% | 18% | 85%(mandibles) | 18% |
| Spider Mantle | R8 | 3% | 5% | — | 8% |
Nerscylla Weakness FAQ
- What is Nerscylla weak to in Monster Hunter Wilds?
- Water is the strongest elemental option, averaging 50 per hitzone and peaking at 60 on the mandibles (open). Physically it is softest to slash (cutting), averaging 61.7 across the best 3 hitzones.
- What is the best weapon against Nerscylla?
- The three strongest matchups by raw hitzone average are Great Sword, Long Sword, Charge Blade. Great Sword leads because Slash (cutting) averages 61.7 across the best 3 hitzones, peaking at 75 on the mandibles (open).
- Where should I aim to deal the most damage to Nerscylla?
- Aim at the mandibles (open): it has a 75 slash hitzone, the highest single value on this monster. Anything at or above 45 also triggers Weakness Exploit.
- Can you sever Nerscylla's tail?
- Yes — the tail can be severed, but only with cutting damage. Bring a Slash weapon if you need the tail material.
- What is the fastest way to farm Spider Mantle?
- The highest recorded rate is 8% via target reward (rarity 8). Combine it with target rewards to shorten the grind.