"Discovering the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide"

*Monster Hunter Wilds* has streamlined many of the series' systems, making the gameplay experience smoother and more intuitive. One notable change is that tracking monsters is no longer necessary, except in one specific case: finding the Black Flame. Here's how you can locate and conquer the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds

Around the midpoint of the main story in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, specifically in Chapter 3, you'll encounter the elusive Black Flame. After its initial appearance, it slithers away to hide somewhere in the Oilwell Basin. Your mission is to track it down and defeat it.

Start by leaving the Base Camp and heading towards 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 to have your Hunter pick up the Black Flame's trail. This action will automatically send the trail to your scoutflies, making it easier to track the monster's exact location. Follow the green path illuminated by the scoutflies directly to Zone 9, where you'll find a giant flaming crater. Continue along this path to locate the Black Flame.

The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a formidable tentacled monster capable of unleashing fire and other flame-based attacks. To simplify the battle, target and sever a few of its tentacles first. This approach will help you get closer to its inner weak points, allowing for more effective attacks and yielding more materials at the end of the fight.

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

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