In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the game has streamlined many of its systems to the point where tracking monsters is largely unnecessary. However, there's one notable exception: locating the elusive Black Flame. Here's how to find and confront this fiery beast.

Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds

Around the midpoint of the main storyline in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, specifically in Chapter 3, the Black Flame monster makes an appearance before retreating to the Oilwell Basin. Your mission is to track it down and defeat it.

Start by leaving the Base Camp and navigate towards Zone 9 of the region, as shown in the map screenshot below:

As you journey towards Zone 9, keep an eye out for tar tracks on the ground. Interact with these tracks to have your Hunter pick up the Black Flame's scent. This action will automatically alert your scoutflies, which will then guide you directly to the monster's location. Simply follow the green path illuminated by the scoutflies until you reach the giant flaming crater in Zone 9, where the Black Flame awaits.

The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a formidable tentacled monster capable of unleashing fire and other flame-based attacks. To make the battle more manageable, focus on severing a few of its tentacles first. This strategy will give you better access to its inner weak points, allowing for more effective attacks and yielding more materials upon victory.

To combat the heat of the region, it's advisable to carry Cool Drinks. These will help prevent your health from depleting due to the high temperatures.

That's the complete guide on how to locate and defeat the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and insights on the game, including how to change your Palico's language and how to capture monsters, be sure to visit The Escapist.