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

Conquer the Oilwell Basin's apex predator, the ancient Black Flame—also known as Nu Udra—in Monster Hunter Wilds. This formidable beast threatens the village, demanding your immediate attention.

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Known Habitats: Oilwell Basin
Breakable Parts: Head and Arms
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

Targeting Nu Udra's Tentacles

Nu Udra presents a significant challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its massive tentacles grant it impressive reach, making evasion tricky. However, these very tentacles offer melee fighters their closest attack points. Severing its arms yields valuable materials, but proceed cautiously; these limbs are potent weapons themselves.

Prioritize the Mouth

Ranged weapon users enjoy more tactical flexibility. The optimal target, however, remains Nu Udra's mouth. Its near-total black coloration makes it difficult to spot, but this 4-star weakness is well worth the effort. The head is another viable target, boasting a 3-star weakness to ammo damage, making it effective for blunt and cut damage.

Utilize Watermoss

Nu Udra possesses a fire affinity. Beyond its limb attacks, it unleashes fiery assaults, even occasionally engulfing itself in flames, inflicting the dangerous Fireblight debuff. Strategically employing Watermoss is highly recommended to mitigate this threat and enable safer attacks.

Embrace Fire Resistance

Struggling against Nu Udra? Prioritize fire-resistant gear. The Quematrice armor set, with its Fire Resistance skill, is a strong recommendation. Consider equipping decorations that reduce elemental damage, such as the Fire Res Jewel or the Stream Jewel (which boosts Water Attack).

Avoiding the Grab Attack

Nu Udra's arsenal includes several dangerous moves, but its grab attack is particularly menacing. If you get too close, it may ensnare you with its tentacles, followed by a fiery blast. During the brief pause after the grab, use a knife to break free or utilize your Slinger to attack its weak point.

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Capturing Nu Udra

To capture Nu Udra, prepare either a Pitfall or Shock Trap. However, deployment requires weakening the monster to near-death. Observe the skull icon beside its boss icon to gauge its readiness. Luring it with meat or simply running behind the trap while it targets you are both effective strategies. Once trapped, immediately use a Tranquilizer; you have roughly five seconds before it breaks free.

That's your comprehensive guide to defeating and capturing Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds. This challenging hunt is easier with multiplayer support, so don't hesitate to team up!

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