Discover the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide

*Monster Hunter Wilds* has streamlined many aspects of the series, making monster tracking nearly obsolete. However, there's one notable exception: the elusive Black Flame. Here's a detailed guide on how to find and defeat this fiery adversary in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds

In the midst of your journey through the main story of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter the Black Flame in Chapter 3. This formidable monster makes its appearance in the Oilwell Basin before swiftly disappearing. Your mission is to track it down and ultimately defeat it.

Begin your search by exiting the Base Camp and making your way to Zone 9, as highlighted in the map screenshot below.

As you traverse towards Zone 9, keep an eye out for tar tracks on the ground. Interact with these tracks, and your Hunter will pick up the Black Flame's scent, which will be relayed to your scoutflies. This will enable you to follow a green path illuminated by the scoutflies, leading you directly to the monster's location. Head to Zone 9, where you'll find a massive flaming crater, and continue following the illuminated path to confront the Black Flame.

The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a tentacled beast capable of unleashing powerful fire and flame-based attacks. A strategic approach to combat involves first targeting its tentacles to simplify the battle. By doing so, you'll gain better access to its more vulnerable inner points, which will yield more materials upon defeating it.

To mitigate the heat of the Oilwell Basin, it's advisable to carry Cool Drinks. These will prevent continuous health depletion due to the scorching environment.

That concludes our guide on how to find the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including how to change your Palico's language and techniques for capturing monsters, be sure to check out The Escapist.