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

Conquer the Oilwell Basin's Apex Predator: A Guide to Defeating Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds

The formidable Nu Udra, also known as the Black Flame, reigns as the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin in Monster Hunter Wilds. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to overcome this challenging beast and protect the village.

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Nu Udra's Weaknesses and Strategies:

• Habitat: Oilwell Basin
• Breakable Parts: Head and Arms
• Elemental Weakness: 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's extensive tentacles present a significant challenge. While they make dodging difficult, they also offer melee fighters prime attack points. Severing the arms yields valuable materials, but proceed cautiously—these limbs are formidable weapons.

Targeting the Mouth:

Ranged weapon users have more options, but the mouth remains the optimal target, boasting a 4-star weakness. Despite the head's 3-star weakness to ammo damage, it's still a viable target for blunt and cut damage.

Harnessing Watermoss:

Nu Udra possesses a fire affinity and employs fiery attacks. The boss even ignites itself, inflicting the dangerous Fireblight debuff. Employing Watermoss is crucial for mitigating this threat and enabling safer attacks.

Fire Resistance is Key:

For increased survivability, equip fire-resistant gear. The Quematrice armor set, with its Fire Resistance skill, is highly recommended. Fire Res Jewels and Stream Jewels (for enhanced Water Attack) are valuable additions.

Evading the Grab Attack:

Nu Udra's grab attack is particularly dangerous. If caught, use a knife to escape or utilize a Slinger to attack its weak point during the brief pause before the fiery retaliation.

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Capturing Nu Udra:

To capture Nu Udra, prepare either a Pitfall or Shock Trap. Weaken the monster until its health is critically low (indicated by a skull icon). Lure it into the trap using meat or strategically position yourself behind it. Once trapped, quickly administer a Tranquilizer (you have approximately five seconds before it breaks free).

Conquering Nu Udra is a challenging endeavor. Consider utilizing multiplayer for a more manageable experience.

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