Defeating Black Flame/Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds: Strategies and Tips

In the Oilwell Basin region of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the apex predator known as the Black Flame, or Nu Udra, poses a significant threat to the village. To safeguard your community, you must conquer this ancient monster. Below, we provide a detailed guide on how to defeat and capture Nu Udra, ensuring a successful hunt.

Monster Hunter Wilds Nu Udra Boss Fight Guide

Screenshot by The Escapist

Known Habitats: Oilwell Basin
Breakable Parts: Head and 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 is a formidable adversary in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, wielding massive tentacles that extend its reach and complicate evasion. These tentacles are prime targets for melee weapon users due to their proximity. Severing them not only grants additional materials but also diminishes Nu Udra's offensive capabilities. Exercise caution, though, as these limbs can inflict substantial damage.

Aim for the Mouth

For those wielding ranged weapons, targeting the mouth of Nu Udra is highly effective, boasting a 4-star weakness. Its nearly pitch-black skin makes locating this weak spot challenging, but the payoff is worth the effort. Alternatively, the head offers a 3-star weakness to ammunition but is ideal for blunt and cut damage.

Use Watermoss

Given Nu Udra's affinity for fire, it frequently employs fire-based attacks, including self-immolation that inflicts the Fireblight debuff. To counteract this, utilizing Watermoss is crucial. By shooting Watermoss at Nu Udra, you can neutralize its fire attacks, allowing for safer engagement.

Wear Fire Resistant Gear

To bolster your defense against Nu Udra's fiery onslaught, equip fire-resistant gear. The Quematrice armor set, with its Fire Resistance skill, is highly recommended. Complement this with decorations like the Fire Res Jewel to further mitigate fire damage, or the Stream Jewel to enhance your water-based attacks.

Beware of Grab Attacks

Nu Udra's grab attack is particularly perilous. If caught by its tentacles, you'll face a brief pause before being blasted with fire. Use this moment to either free yourself with a knife or exploit the opportunity to attack its weak spot using a Slinger.

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

How to Capture Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds

Screenshot by The Escapist

Capturing Nu Udra requires strategic preparation. Begin by equipping either a Pitfall or Shock Trap, but wait until the monster is nearly defeated, indicated by a skull icon next to its boss icon. Once weakened, set the trap and lure Nu Udra into it, either by using meat as bait or by positioning yourself to draw it in. After trapping, swiftly administer a Tranquilizer to sedate it within five seconds before it escapes.

Mastering the battle against Nu Udra in *Monster Hunter Wilds* can be challenging, but with these strategies, you'll be well-equipped to prevail. Consider teaming up in multiplayer for additional support in taking down this formidable foe.

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