In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the series has streamlined many of its systems, making the gameplay more intuitive and user-friendly. One notable change is that you no longer need to track monsters manually, except for one special case: the Black Flame. Here's a detailed guide on how to find and confront the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Tracking the Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds

Around the midpoint of the main storyline, specifically in Chapter 3, you'll encounter the Black Flame monster. It will briefly appear and then vanish into the Oilwell Basin. Your mission is to track down this elusive creature and ultimately defeat it.

Begin your journey from the Base Camp and navigate towards Zone 9 of the region, as shown in the map screenshot below.

As you make your way to Zone 9, keep an eye out for tar tracks on the ground. Interact with these tracks, and your Hunter will pick up the Black Flame's scent, which will then be relayed to the scoutflies. This will make tracking the monster much simpler. Follow the green path illuminated by the scoutflies, which will lead you directly to Zone 9, where you'll find a giant flaming crater. Continue along this path to confront the Black Flame.

The Black Flame, also known as Nu Udra, is a formidable creature with tentacles and the ability to unleash fiery attacks. To make the battle more manageable, focus on severing a few of its tentacles initially. This strategy will grant you access to its more vulnerable inner areas, allowing for more effective attacks and better material yields at the end of the fight.

To cope with the intense heat of the Oilwell Basin, it's advisable to carry Cool Drinks. These will help prevent continuous health depletion due to the high temperatures.

That's the complete guide on how to find and defeat the Black Flame in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including how to change your Palico's language and techniques for capturing monsters, be sure to visit The Escapist.