Conquer the Oilwell Basin's apex predator, the fearsome Black Flame—also known as Nu Udra—in Monster Hunter Wilds. This ancient monster 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: A Melee Approach
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 the closest points of attack for melee fighters. Severing its arms yields valuable materials, but proceed with caution—these limbs pack a powerful punch.
Targeting the Maw: A Ranged Strategy
Ranged weapon users enjoy more tactical flexibility. While Nu Udra's pitch-black hide obscures its features, the mouth remains the optimal target, boasting a 4-star weakness. The head, though possessing a 3-star weakness to ammo, still provides a viable target for blunt and cut damage.
Harnessing the Power of Watermoss
Nu Udra wields a significant fire affinity in Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition to its powerful limb attacks, it unleashes fiery assaults. At a certain point, it even ignites itself, creating a dangerous Fireblight debuff. Employing Watermoss is highly recommended to mitigate this threat and enable safer attacks.
Embrace Fire Resistance: Gear Up for Success
Struggling against Nu Udra's fiery attacks? Equipping fire-resistant gear is strongly advised. The Quematrice armor set, with its Fire Resistance skill, offers excellent protection. Consider additional decorations that reduce elemental damage, such as the Fire Res Jewel or the Stream Jewel (for increased Water Attack damage).
Evading the Grasp: Countering Nu Udra's Grab Attack
Nu Udra's arsenal includes several dangerous moves, but its grab attack is particularly menacing. If caught too close, it will ensnare you with its tentacles, pausing briefly before unleashing a fiery blast. During this pause, quickly use a knife to break free or utilize your Slinger to attack its weak point.
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Capturing the Black Flame: A Strategic Approach
To capture Nu Udra, prepare either a Pitfall or Shock Trap. However, deployment requires strategic timing. Weaken Nu Udra significantly—look for the skull icon next to its health bar—before setting the trap. Luring it with meat or simply running behind the trap while it targets you are effective tactics. Once trapped, swiftly use a Tranquilizer to subdue it; you have approximately five seconds before it breaks free.
This comprehensive guide covers defeating and capturing Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds. While challenging solo, utilizing multiplayer significantly increases your chances of success.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
