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

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the game streamlines many systems to enhance your hunting experience, and tracking monsters has become nearly obsolete. However, there's one notable exception—the elusive Black Flame. Here's how you can track down this fiery beast in the game.

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 Black Flame. After its initial appearance, it will retreat to the Oilwell Basin. Your mission is to locate and defeat this formidable creature.

Begin your quest by leaving the Base Camp and heading towards Zone 9, 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 scent. This will automatically engage your scoutflies, making it easy to follow the monster's exact location. Follow the illuminated green path laid out by the scoutflies to reach the giant flaming crater in Zone 9, where the Black Flame awaits.

The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a tentacled monster that utilizes fire and flame-based attacks. To simplify the battle, focus on severing a few of its tentacles first. This strategy will allow you to access its more vulnerable inner areas, enabling you to gather more materials once the fight concludes.

It's wise to carry Cool Drinks with you to combat the intense heat of the region, as failing to do so will result in continuous health depletion.

That's the complete guide to finding and defeating the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed guides on the game, including how to change your Palico's language and techniques for capturing monsters, be sure to check out The Escapist.