*Monster Hunter Wilds* has streamlined many of the series' systems, making tracking monsters almost unnecessary. However, there's one notable exception: the Black Flame. Here's how to find and defeat this elusive creature in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds
Around the midpoint of the main story, in Chapter 3, the Black Flame monster makes its appearance before disappearing into 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 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 be automatically sent to the 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 make the fight more manageable, start by targeting and severing a few of its tentacles. This will allow you to access its inner weak points more easily, increasing your chances of obtaining valuable materials at the end of the battle.
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 can track and defeat the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and information on the game, including how to change your Palico's language and capture monsters, be sure to visit The Escapist.
