"Mastering the Black Flame/Nu Udra Hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the apex predator of the Oilwell Basin region is the formidable ancient monster known as the Black Flame, or Nu Udra. To protect the village from its threat, you must defeat this beast. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you conquer this challenging encounter.

Monster Hunter Wilds Nu Udra Boss Fight Guide

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Known Habitats

• Oilwell Basin

Breakable Parts

• Head
• 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* due to its massive tentacles, which grant it a wide reach and make dodging difficult. These tentacles, however, are the closest limbs that melee weapon users can target. By severing its arms, you can acquire extra materials, but be cautious as these limbs are also potent weapons.

Aim for the Mouth

For those wielding ranged weapons, multiple attack options are available. The mouth is the prime target due to its 4-star weakness, despite being hard to spot amidst Nu Udra’s pitch-black skin. The head is another viable target, though it has a 3-star weakness to ammo damage, it remains an excellent spot for blunt and cut damage.

Use Watermoss

Given Nu Udra's fire affinity in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, it frequently employs fire-based attacks, including setting itself ablaze to inflict Fireblight. To combat this, using Watermoss is highly recommended as it allows for safer attacks without succumbing to the status ailment.

Wear Fire Resistant Gear

To enhance your chances in this battle, equipping gear with fire resistance is crucial. The Quematrice armor set is an excellent choice due to its Fire Resistance skill. Additionally, using decorations like the Fire Res Jewel to reduce fire damage or the Stream Jewel to boost water attack can significantly aid your efforts.

Beware of Grab Attacks

Nu Udra's grab attack is particularly dangerous. If caught in its tentacles, a brief pause precedes a fiery blast aimed at your face. During this pause, quickly use a knife to break free, or target its weak spots with a Slinger to escape.

Related: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List (Best Weapons to Use)

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. However, you can't set it immediately. First, weaken the monster until it's nearly dead; look for a skull icon next to the boss icon as your cue. You can use meat as bait to lure Nu Udra into the trap, or simply position yourself behind it while it's chasing you. Once trapped, swiftly use a Tranquilizer to put it to sleep within the critical five-second window before it breaks free.

This guide encompasses all you need to know to defeat and capture Nu Udra in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Given the monster's challenging nature, consider leveraging multiplayer for a more manageable fight.

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