"Conquer Black Flame/Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds: Strategies Revealed"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin region is an ancient monster known as the Black Flame, or Nu Udra. Taking down this formidable beast is essential to protect the village from its threats.

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Known Habitats – Oilwell Basin
Breakable Parts – Head and Arm
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

Attack the Tentacles

Nu Udra presents a formidable challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds, primarily due to its extensive reach with massive tentacles, complicating evasion efforts. These tentacles, while dangerous, serve as prime targets for melee weapon users, offering the closest limbs to attack. Severing them not only provides extra materials but also limits its offensive capabilities.

Aim for the Mouth

For those wielding ranged weapons, targeting options are plentiful. Yet, the mouth remains the optimal target, despite its camouflage against Nu Udra's nearly pitch-black skin. With a 4-star weakness, it's the most vulnerable spot. Alternatively, the head, with a 3-star weakness to ammo damage, is also effective, particularly for blunt and cut damage.

Use Watermoss

Given Nu Udra's affinity for fire in Monster Hunter Wilds, it employs fiery attacks alongside its physical assaults. At critical moments, it may even ignite itself, inflicting the Fireblight debuff on close attackers. Using Watermoss to douse the creature is crucial, allowing for safer engagements without the risk of this debilitating status ailment.

Wear Fire Resistant Gear

Facing difficulties in this battle? Opting for fire-resistant gear is highly advisable. The Quematrice armor set, equipped with the Fire Resistance skill, is an excellent choice. Enhancing your gear with decorations like the Fire Res Jewel to mitigate fire damage, or the Stream Jewel to boost your water attack, can significantly improve your chances of success.

Beware of Grab Attacks

Nu Udra's arsenal of moves in Monster Hunter Wilds includes a particularly menacing grab attack. If you find yourself too close, it might ensnare you with its tentacles, followed by a blast of burning fire. To escape, utilize a knife during the brief pause or target its weak spots with a Slinger.

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How to Capture Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds

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To capture Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds, prepare a Pitfall or Shock Trap, but hold off on deploying it immediately. First, weaken the monster by attacking until it's on the brink of death, indicated by a skull icon next to its boss icon. You can use meat as bait or simply lead it into the trap. Once trapped, swiftly administer a Tranquilizer to sedate it within a tight 5-second window before it escapes.

This guide covers everything you need to know to defeat and capture Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds. Given its challenging nature, consider teaming up in multiplayer to enhance your chances of success.

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