Conquer the Oilwell Basin's apex predator, the ancient Black Flame—also known as Nu Udra—in Monster Hunter Wilds. This formidable beast poses a significant threat to 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
Tentacle Tactics
Nu Udra presents a formidable challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its massive tentacles grant it impressive reach, making evasion crucial. However, these same tentacles offer melee fighters the closest points of contact. Severing its arms yields valuable materials, but proceed cautiously—these limbs are potent weapons themselves.
Target the Mouth
Ranged weapon users have more strategic options, but the mouth remains the prime target. Nu Udra's near-pitch-black hide makes it tricky to spot, but the mouth boasts a 4-star weakness. The head, while only a 3-star weakness to ammo damage, remains a viable target for blunt and cut damage.
Harness the Power of Watermoss
Nu Udra possesses a fire affinity. Besides its limb attacks, it unleashes fiery assaults, sometimes even engulfing itself in flames, inflicting the dangerous Fireblight debuff. Strategically deploying 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 an excellent choice. Fire Res Jewels significantly reduce fire damage, while Stream Jewels boost your water-based attacks.
Beware the Grab
Nu Udra's grab attack is its most perilous move. If caught within its tentacles, you'll be briefly held before a fiery blast. Use a knife to break free, or exploit its weak point with a Slinger during the pause.
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Capturing the Black Flame
To capture Nu Udra, prepare either a Pitfall or Shock Trap. However, deployment requires weakening the monster to near-death (indicated by a skull icon). Lure it with meat, or simply run behind the trap while it targets you. Once trapped, quickly administer a Tranquilizer—you have roughly five seconds before it breaks free.
This comprehensive guide covers defeating and capturing Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds. This challenging hunt is significantly easier with multiplayer assistance.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
