How to Capture and Beat The Black Flame/Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Conquer the Oilwell Basin's apex predator, the ancient Black Flame—also known as Nu Udra—in Monster Hunter Wilds. This formidable beast poses a significant threat to the village, demanding your immediate attention.

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Known Habitats: Oilwell Basin

Breakable Parts: Head and Arms

Recommended Elemental Attack: Water

Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Paralysis (1x), Blastblight (1x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)

Effective Items: Pitfall Trap, Shock Trap

Tentacle Tactics

Nu Udra presents a formidable challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its massive tentacles grant it impressive reach, making evasion tricky. However, these same tentacles offer melee users the closest attack points. Severing its arms yields valuable materials, but proceed with caution—these limbs pack a powerful punch.

Target the Maw

Ranged weapon users have more options, but the mouth remains the optimal target. Nu Udra's near-pitch-black hide makes it difficult to locate, but its 4-star weakness makes it worth the effort. The head offers a 3-star weakness to ammo damage, making it a viable alternative for blunt and cut damage.

Harness the Power of Watermoss

Nu Udra possesses a fire affinity. In addition to its devastating limb attacks, it unleashes fiery assaults. At a certain point, it even ignites itself, making close-quarters combat perilous due to the Fireblight debuff. Deploying Watermoss is highly recommended to mitigate this threat and enable safer attacks.

Embrace Fire Resistance

If you're struggling, equipping fire-resistant gear is crucial. The Quematrice armor set, with its Fire Resistance skill, is a strong recommendation. Elemental damage-reducing decorations, such as the Fire Res Jewel, or the Stream Jewel (boosting Water Attack), are also beneficial additions.

Evade the Grasp

Nu Udra's arsenal includes numerous dangerous moves, but its grab attack is particularly menacing. If caught too close, it may ensnare you with its tentacles, followed by a fiery blast. During the brief pause before the attack, use a knife to break free or exploit its weak point with a Slinger.

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Capturing the Black Flame

This comprehensive guide covers defeating and capturing Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds. This hunt is challenging solo; consider utilizing multiplayer for assistance.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.