Discover the Black Flame: A Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

*Monster Hunter Wilds* has streamlined many of the series' systems, making tracking monsters almost obsolete. However, there's one notable exception: the Black Flame. Here's how to locate and confront this elusive creature in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds

Around the midpoint of the main story, specifically in Chapter 3, the Black Flame monster makes an appearance before disappearing into the Oilwell Basin. Your mission is to track it down and defeat it.

Start by leaving the Base Camp and head towards Zone 9 of the region, as shown in the map screenshot below.

As you make your way to 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 trail, which will then be relayed to your scoutflies. This makes tracking the monster's exact location straightforward. Follow the green path illuminated by the scoutflies to reach the giant flaming crater in Zone 9, where you'll find the Black Flame.

The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a tentacled monster capable of launching fire and other flame-based attacks. To simplify the battle, focus on severing a few of its tentacles first. This strategy will allow you to access its inner weak points more easily, increasing your chances of obtaining valuable materials at the end of the fight.

It's also wise to carry Cool Drinks to combat the region's heat, which can otherwise cause continuous health depletion.

That's how you track and defeat the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed guides on the game, including how to change your Palico's language and capture monsters, be sure to visit The Escapist.