In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the game has streamlined many systems, making monster tracking almost obsolete. However, there's one exception you need to be aware of: the Black Flame. Here's how to locate and tackle this unique creature in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds
Around the midpoint of the main storyline, specifically in Chapter 3, you'll encounter the elusive Black Flame. This monster appears briefly in the Oilwell Basin before disappearing. Your mission is to track it down and defeat it.
Start by leaving the Base Camp and making your way to Zone 9 of the region, as shown in the map screenshot below.
As you journey 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. This will automatically alert your scoutflies, which will then guide you directly to the monster's location. Follow the green path illuminated by the scoutflies to reach Zone 9, where you'll find a giant flaming crater. Continue along this path to confront the Black Flame.
The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a formidable foe with tentacled limbs and the ability to launch fire and other flame-based attacks. For a smoother battle, focus on severing a few of its tentacles first. This strategy will not only simplify the fight but also grant you access to its more vulnerable inner points, allowing you to harvest more materials after the battle.
To combat the intense heat of the region, make sure to carry Cool Drinks with you. These will prevent your health from depleting due to the scorching environment.
And there you have it—how to find 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.
