In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the game has streamlined many systems to the point where tracking monsters is almost unnecessary. However, there's one notable exception: finding the Black Flame. Here's how you can track and confront this elusive creature.
Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds
Around the midpoint of the main storyline, specifically in Chapter 3, you'll encounter the Black Flame monster in the Oilwell Basin. After it appears and then slithers away, your mission is to track it down and defeat it.
Start by leaving the Base Camp and make your way to Zone 9 of the region, as shown in the map screenshot below.
As you travel to 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 easy to pinpoint 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 tentacled monster that uses fire and other flame-based attacks. To make the battle more manageable, focus on severing a few of its tentacles first. This strategy will allow you to access its inner weak points, increasing your chances of obtaining more materials after the fight.
It's also wise to carry Cool Drinks to combat the intense heat of the region, which can otherwise cause your health to deplete continuously.
That's the complete guide on how to find and defeat 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 capture other monsters, be sure to visit The Escapist.
