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Monster Hunter Wilds

Zoh Shia Investigation: How to Spawn and Farm

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Zoh Shia Monster Guide

Zoh Shia is a Guardian Monster who can be fought at HR 50 of High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1. In this guide, you will find information about Zoh Shia, how to unlock it in High Rank, how to fight it again and farm its investigations, how to avoid its AoE attacks, its weakness, drops, moveset, and tips on how to beat it!

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How to Farm Zoh Shia Investigations

Spawn by Resting in Ruins of Wyveria and Set to Inclemency and Nightime

Zoh Shia Investigations

After completing the story missions from Werner and Alma. Zoh Shia investigations will start appearing at the Dragontorch in Ruins of Wyveria, making it possible to fight Zoh Shia again in High Rank. Save these Field Quests as Investigations to repeat them and farm Zoh Shia's materials.

Based on our testing, the easiest Weather/Time pattern for Zoh Shia to appear in was Inclemency and Nighttime, which typically yields a spawn every 2-3 rests. Note that the spawn is based on random chance, so it may take longer – simply keep resting until Zoh Shia appears.

How to Change Time

Join Zoh Shia High Rank Hunts From SOS

Zoh Shia SOS

Another way to farm Zoh Shia is by joining SOS, and helping other players hunt Zoh Shia. This allows you to hunt Zoh Shia as often as you like, provided that you can join other players through the SOS feature.

How to Use the SOS Flare

No Optional Mission for Zoh Shia High Rank

As of the release of Title Update 1, there are currently no Zoh Shia High Rank Optional Missions. To face this Monster again after beating it the first time during the course of the Assignment, the only way to fight it again is through spawning it at random on your map.

How to Unlock High Rank Zoh Shia

Complete New Story Mission in Title Update 1

To rematch Zoh Shia, you need to complete the story missions An Unexpected Summons and A First Cry after downloading the Title Update 1 patch. To get access to these story missions, you need to first reach HR 50 and complete Chapter 6-1.

To begin the story mission, head to Suja, Peaks of Accord and talk to Werner.

Title Update 1 Release Date and Monsters

Previously Available as Low Rank Final Boss

Low Rank Zoh Shia

Before Title Update 1, Zoh Shia can only be fought as the final boss of Low Rank. After beating it during the quest, it was no longer possible to fight Zoh Shia again, apart from joining SOS quests.

After the new update, Zoh Shia can now be fought in High Rank. Weapons and armor based on it can now be crafted using materials obtained from the monster.

Walkthrough and List of Main Story Chapters

How to Prepare for Zoh Shia Fight

Increase Your Fire Resistance

Raising your Fire Resistance to 20 can help nullify Fireblight from Zoh Shia's attacks.

This is helpful if you are having trouble managing your health while taking damage from being on fire.

Armor with High Fire Resistance

Armor Set Stats
Nu Udra β Armor Set ・300 Defense
・25 Fire Res
・0 Thunder Res
Ajarakan β Armor Set ・240 Defense
・15 Fire Res
・5 Thunder Res
Rathalos β Armor Set ・240 Defense
・15 Fire Res
・-10 Thunder Res
Guardian Rathalos β Armor Set ・240 Defense
・15 Fire Res
・-10 Thunder Res
Arkveld (Arkvulcan) β Armor Set ・330 Defense
・10 Fire Res
・-5 Thunder Res
Guardian Arkveld β Armor Set ・330 Defense
・10 Fire Res
・-5 Thunder Res

The β armor set of Nu Udra gives high Fire Resistance from all the armor pieces, and you can also take advantage of the skills from the set.

Additionally, Arkveld and Guardian Arkveld armor pieces can also be useful due to its high total Defense and armor skills, even if the sets only give a small Fire Resistance boost.

Skills that Give Fire Resistance

Skill Effect
Fire Resistance Lv. 1: Fire Res +6
Lv. 2: Fire Res +12
Lv. 3: Fire Res +20, Defense +10
Defense Boost Lv. 4: Defense +5% with +20 bonus, All Elem Res +3
Lv. 5: Defense +8% with +20 bonus, All Elem Res +3
Lv. 6: Defense +8% with +35 bonus, All Elem Res +5
Lv. 7: Defense +10% with +35 bonus, All Elem Res +5
Elemental Absorption Lv. 1: While active, slightly increases elemental attack, and resistance to element taken at activation by 4
Lv. 2: While active, moderately increases elemental attack, and resistance to element taken at activation by 6
Lv. 3: While active, increases elemental attack, and resistance to element taken at activation by 8

The skills listed above can help increase Fire Resistance. The Fire Resistance skill itself can be easily obtained by using any free decoration slots that you have.

Use Specialty Meal Buffs

Gathering Hub Canteen

With the introduction of the Gathering Hub Canteen, players can use Pick-a-meal Vouchers or Regional Vouchers to select and eat meals from the different villages.

The guaranteed Meal Buffs that the Specialty Meals provide can aid during Zoh Shia hunts, especially with Insurance Meal, which gives you an extra try if you get carted during the hunt.

Best Specialty Meal Effects

Meal Effect
All Meals ・Stamina +50
・Attack +50
・Defense +10
・Elemental Resistances +10
・Meal Insurance
・2 Food Skills (Random)
Effective Duration: 50 Minutes
Kunafa Carver Meal
Insurance Meal
Tumbler Meal (Hi)
Azuz Lucky Meal
Insurance Meal
Defender Meal (Hi)
Suja Village Exploiter Meal
Insurance Meal
Caprice Meal (Hi)

The specialty meals from Kunafa, Azuz, and Suja all provide exceptional buffs when facing against Zoh Shia, especially since these provide additional rewards from Carver, Lucky, and Exploiter, on top of the Insurance Meal and stat buffs.

We do not recommend the Sild specialty meal, since the meal buff it provides is for capturing, and currently, the only way to hunt Zoh Shia is through Slaying it.

Equip Wind Pressure Resistance

Some of Zoh Shia's moves and phase transitions will stagger you from where you are standing due to the wind from its moves. If you do not want to be affected from these, you can try fitting in armor pieces, decorations, or talismans with the Windproof skill.

Windproof Skill Effects

How to Avoid Zoh Shia's AoE Attack

Fast Travel to the Tent

Fast Travel Back to Tent

An easy way to avoid Zoh Shia's insta-kill AoE attack is simply opening the map and traveling back to the tent.

Once you're back at the tent, you can wait for a minute while Zoh Shia completes its grand attack. Use the time to also stock up on items inside your tent or eat another meal if your Food Skills time out.

Destory Giant Wylk Crystals with Elemental Slinger Ammo

Another way to avoid the AoE attack is by reducing the area affected by the inferno. Use elemental Slinger ammo to shoot at the giant Wylk cyrstals that appear on the ground to destroy them.

Zoh Shia's AoE attack extends up to where the crystals are, so destroying them will give you free space to move around in.

Run to the Southern Edge of the Area

If you do not have any more elemental Slinger ammo, you can simply run to the far southern edge of the area to avoid the AoE attack.

Run Behind Zoh Shia During Subsequent AoE Attacks

After initially executing its AoE attack, Zoh Shia will be able to randomly use this move anywhere.

When it prepared this attack again, you can simply run around behind Zoh Shia to avoid the move.

How to Beat Zoh Shia

Zoh Shia Fight Phases
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Phase 1 Guide

Zoh Shia Phase 1 Tips



Break Off Its Crystals

At the start of the hunt, Zoh Shia will be completely covered in craggy armor, which dampens the damage you deal to it. Focus on breaking off the armor on its head and forelegs as they are the most accessible weak spots.

Additionally, you can't wound parts that are covered with these. Breaking them off gives you access to create and break wounds on Zoh Shia.

Wounding Mechanic Explained

Shoot Elemental Slinger Ammo at Wylk Crystals

Wylk (Wyvern Milk) crystals grow from the ground after Zoh Shia's white-glowing, explosive Wylk attacks. Shooting elemental Slinger ammo at these will make them explode with the same element as the ammo.

You'll find Wyrmsbanes and Thundercrysts around the area. Picking them up gives Dragon Pods and Thunder Pods respectively. Shoot these pods at Wylk crystals near Zoh Shia to deal a good amount of damage. Dragon Pods are more effective, as Zoh Shia is weak to Dragon.

However, it is recommended to not use up all of the available elemental Slinger ammo as you find them, as these can be used to free up space for Zoh Shia's AoE attack later on in the fight.

List of Slinger Ammo

Use Heavy Pods

Breaking off crystals from Zoh Shia drops Crystal Fragments. Picking these up gives you Heavy Piercing and Slicing Pods. Using your Slinger, you can shoot these at Zoh Shia to deal great damage and break even more crystals.

How to Use the Slinger

First AoE Attack Leads to Phase 2

Phase 2 Transition

Early on, Zoh Shia will perform its fiery AoE attack near the northern edge of the area. This will transition to the fight's second phase, wherein it will be able to use Fireblight-dealing attacks.

Phase 2 Guide

Zoh Shia Phase 2 Tips





Focus on Attacking Its Head When Exposed

Dealing enough damage to Zoh Shia will trigger Phase 2 of its fight. During this phase, it'll be able to expose its head out of the protective crystal to deal fire attacks. Take advantage of this to damage and wound its head as that's its greatest weakpoint.

Focus Strike Its Wings After Charged Ground Explosion Attack

During this Phase, Zoh Shia will also expose its wings to deal fire attacks. One of these attacks is a charged fire explosion on the ground. After the attack, Zoh Shia's wings linger on the ground for a while. Focus Strike the wings during this time if it glows red in Focus Mode. Doing so can topple Zoh Shia.

How to Use Focus Mode and Focus Strike

Destroy Giant Wylk Crystals with Elemental Slinger Ammo

Destroy Giant Wylk Crystals

Midway into the fight, Zoh Shia flies around and land in a specific position in the area. It will then unleash an area-wide AoE attack that will drain away your health. Right before this attack, Zoh Shia will spawn giant Wylk crystals from the ground. This may trick players into hiding behind the crystals to avoid the AoE attack, but remember that Wylk structures explode and amplify elements. Hiding behind them will cart you.

You can use elemental Slinger ammo to destory these giant crystals, which will also free up a lot of space during Zoh Shia's attack.

Run Away from Range of AoE Attack

Run Away from Range of AoE Attack

You can also opt to run away from the affected area of Zoh Shia's AoE attack, which extends a few meters away from where it uses its attack. Zoh Shia will take some time charging up this attack, so you'll have a few seconds to run away from the area.

When Zoh Shia initally uses its AoE attack, you can run to the southern edge of the area to avoid the attack. On the subsequent times it uses this attack, you can run behind Zoh Shia as it is a safe zone.

If you're far away from a safe zone without any elemental ammo, you can Fast Travel back to camp in a pinch to easily avoid the attack!

Roll Thrice or Use Nulberries to Cure Fireblight

Zoh Shia can inflict Fireblight in this phase. If your Blight Resistance or Fire Resistance is low, you can roll three times or use a Nulberry to cure yourself of Fireblight.

Blight Resistance Skill Effects

Roars with Red Lightning Leads to Phase 3

Further on, the craggy armor around Zoh Shia's body will peel off, exposing its obsidian-like body in full.

It will let out a huge roar and summon red lightning around its body, which transitions the fight to the third and final phase. It will then be able to use fire and Thunderblight-dealing attacks from this point.

Phase 3 Guide

Zoh Shia Phase 3 Tips


Use Dragon Pods to Interrupt Its Strong Attacks

Zoh Shia fully reveals itself in Phase 3 as its health dwindles. In this phase, it can now also use both fire and thunder attacks, making it the most dangerous it can be in this fight.

You can interrupt Zoh Shia's attacks by shooting Dragon Pods at it. You can get this Slinger ammo from Wyrmsbane found around the area. It is advised to do this sparingly, as Zoh Shia may develop an immunity to getting flinched the more Dragon Pods you shoot at it. Save it for when you want to interrupt a devastating attack from this phase!

Drop Shrine Fragments on Zoh Shia

Shrine Fragments are environmental traps situated above Zoh Shia. Lure it beneath these traps before dropping them to knock out Zoh Shia and give you a good damage window. This'll help make this dangerous phase in the hunt shorter.

How to Set and Activate Traps

Use Nulberries to Cure Thunderblight

Besides Fireblight, Zoh Shia can now also inflict Thunderblight in this phase. If your Thunder Resistance and Paralysis Resistance is low, make sure to bring Nulberries to cure Thunderblight.

Best Items to Bring on Hunts

Zoh Shia Weakness

Basic Information

Zoh Shia Icon
Type Roar Wind Pressure
Construct Strong Dragon
Tremor Status Effect Element
None Fireblight, Thunderblight Fire

Damage Type Weakness

Sever Icon Blunt Icon Shot Icon
Zoh Shia Sever Weakness Zoh Shia Blunt Weakness Zoh Shia Shot Weakness
Fire Icon Water Icon Thunder Icon Ice Icon Dragon Icon
Zoh Shia Fire Weakness Zoh Shia Water Weakness Zoh Shia Thunder Weakness Zoh Shia Shot Weakness Zoh Shia Shot Weakness

Hitzone Values and Weakness Breakdown

※ Click the tabs to switch between Damage Type and Elemental Damage Hitzone effectiveness.

Weapon Damage
Element
Part Sever Symbol Blunt Symbol Ammo Symbol
Head
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 13
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 14
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 13
Head (Crystalized)
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 8
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 9
Neck
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 6
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 6
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 8
Torso
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 5
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 5
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 1
Left Foreleg
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 9
Right Foreleg
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 9
Left Wingarm
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 17
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 17
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 12
Right Wingarm
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 17
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 17
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 12
L Wingarm (Crystalized)
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 8
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 8
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 2
R Wingarm (Crystalized)
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 8
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 8
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 2
Left Hind Leg
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 5
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 5
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 5
Right Hind Leg
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 5
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 5
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 5
Tail
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 7
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 7
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 8
Overall
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 9
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 7
Part Fire Symbol Water Symbol Thunder Element Ice Element Dragon Element
Head
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 3
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 2
Zoh Shia Head Weakness 6
Head (Crystalized)
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 2
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Head (Crystalized) Weakness 3
Neck
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Neck Weakness 6
Torso
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Torso Weakness 2
Left Foreleg
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 2
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Foreleg Weakness 3
Right Foreleg
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 2
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Foreleg Weakness 3
Left Wingarm
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 4
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 3
Zoh Shia Left Wingarm Weakness 6
Right Wingarm
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 4
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 3
Zoh Shia Right Wingarm Weakness 6
L Wingarm (Crystalized)
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 2
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia L Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 3
R Wingarm (Crystalized)
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 2
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 1
Zoh Shia R Wingarm (Crystalized) Weakness 3
Left Hind Leg
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Left Hind Leg Weakness 2
Right Hind Leg
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Right Hind Leg Weakness 2
Tail
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 2
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Tail Weakness 2
Overall
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 2
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 1
Zoh Shia Overall Weakness 4

The numbers shown above showcase the effectiveness of damage types against the monster's hitzones. Parts with higher numbers mean the damage type is more effective, with 1 being the lowest and 20 as the highest.

Hitzone DPS Summary

Sever
Blunt
Shot
Sever
Charge Blade Icon Dual Blades Icon Great Sword Icon Gunlance Icon Insect Glaive Icon Lance Icon Long Sword Icon Switch Axe Icon Sword and Shield Icon
Up Arrow Hit Zoh Shia's Wingarms to deal the most amount of Sever damage.

Equal If you are unable to reach the Wingarms, you can go for Zoh Shia's Head to apply good Sever damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Zoh Shia's Torso deals the lowest Sever damage.
Blunt
Hammer Icon Hunting Horn Icon Sword and Shield Icon
Up Arrow Hit Zoh Shia's Wingarm to deal the most amount of Blunt damage.

Equal If you are unable to reach the Wingarms, you can go for Zoh Shia's Head to apply good Blunt damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Zoh Shia's Torso deals the lowest Blunt damage.
Shot
Bow Icon Heavy Bowgun Icon Light Bowgun Icon
Up Arrow Shoot Zoh Shia's Head to deal the most amount of Shot damage.

Equal If you are unable to shoot the Head, you can go for Zoh Shia's Wingarms to apply good Shot damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Zoh Shia's Torso deals the lowest Shot damage.
Dragon Dragon Dragon is the best element to use against Zoh Shia. Try to aim for its Head to deal the most amount of Dragon damage.

Kinsect Extract From Parts

Head Kinsect Red Head (Crystalized) Kinsect Red
Neck Kinsect Red Torso Kinsect Brown
Left Foreleg Kinsect White Right Foreleg Kinsect White
Left Wingarm Kinsect White Right Wingarm Kinsect White
L Wingarm (Crsytalized) Kinsect White R Wingarm (Crsytalized) Kinsect White
Left Hind Leg Kinsect Green Right Hind Leg Kinsect Green
Tail Kinsect Red - -

Insect Glaive Weapon Guide and Best Combos

Status Ailment and Item Weakness

Status Ailment Items
Monster Hunter Wilds - PoisonPoison
Zoh Shia Poison Effectiveness
Pitfall Trap Pitfall Trap
Zoh Shia Pitfall Trap Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Wilds - StunnedStun
Zoh Shia Stun Effectiveness
Shock Trap Shock Trap
Zoh Shia Shock Trap Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Wilds - ParalysisParalysis
Zoh Shia Paralysis Effectiveness
Raw Meat Meats
Zoh Shia Meat Effectiveness
SleepSleep
Zoh Shia Sleep Effectiveness
Flash Pod Flash Pod
Zoh Shia Flash Pod Effectiveness
BlastBlast
Zoh Shia Blast Effectiveness
Sonic Pod Sonic Pod
Zoh Shia Sonic Pod Effectiveness
ExhaustExhaust
Zoh Shia Exhaust Effectiveness
Dung Pod Dung Pod
Zoh Shia Dung Pod Effectiveness

Breakable Parts

Breakable ・Head
・Wings
・Foreleg
・Tail (Severable)

Zoh Shia Item Loadout

Recommend Items to Bring

PotionPotion Mega PotionMega Potion NulberryNulberry
HoneyHoney HerbHerb Max PotionMax Potion
Ancient PotionAncient Potion Mending MantleMending Mantle Rocksteady MantleRocksteady Mantle

Before hunting Zoh Shia, always make sure to stock up on healing items such as Mega Potions, Max Potions, an Ancient Potion, and crafting materials for Mega Potions. For extra survivability, don't forget to equip either the Mending Mantle or Rocksteady Mantle. Depending on your playstyle, either mantles will help greatly in the hunt.

Nulberries are also important during Zoh Shia hunts, as you can easily get Fireblight and Thunderblight during the fight.

List of All Items and Materials

Zoh Shia Attack Patterns

Moveset and Openings

Attack Description
Arm/Wing Swipe
When you're stationed on the side of Zoh Shia, this can prompt it to do a sweeping attack with its arm. You can telegraph this when you see it bring its arm toward its body. Dodge towards the monster to avoid the sweep.
When angered, this attack can be followed up by a similar attack, but instead of its arm, it will use its wing. The wing will leave a trail of explosions in its wake. Similar to before, dodge towards the monster to avoid this.
Trailing Ground Explosion
Zoh Shia can plunge its wing to the ground, trailing a line of explosions towards your direction. Dodge sideways as soon as you see its wing come down.
Charged Ground Explosion
When you see Zoh Shia's wings glow before it plunges both wings unto the ground, it will unleash a charged ground explosion. Once you see its wings or the ground light up, dodge inwards or outwards to avoid getting hit.

On Phase 2 and 3, this attack turns from Wylk to fire. You can Focus Strike the wings after the attack to topple Zoh Shia.
Horizontal Ground Explosion
Similiar to the Charged Ground Explosion, Zoh Shia will light up its wings and use it to ignite the ground with explosions, this time in a horizontal manner. Dodge adjacent to this horizontal line once it appears in the ground.
Fireball
Once it can use fire attacks, Zoh Shia can shoot fireballs at your direction. You can tell it's coming when you see it in a prone position, charging up fire in its mouth. Dodge or run sideways from this attack.
Giant Fireball
When you see Zoh Shia stand on its hindlegs, charging up fire in its mouth, it will shoot a much bigger and more powerful fireball towards you. Start running when you see it charge up, then time your dodge right before the fireball lands to avoid getting damaged by it.
Downward Fire Breath
Being near Zoh Shia can prompt it to use its fire breath, aiming it downwards to cover its vicinity. Start running away from it as soon as you see it stand on its hindlegs and aim its head down.
Extreme Inferno Breath
After some time in the battle, Zoh Shia will leap into position, spawn giant protruding Wylk crystals from the ground, then unleash an extreme inferno breath that covers the whole area. Stay away from the giant Wylk crystals during this AoE attack. Block or keep dive-evading to survive through the attack. You can also destroy the Wylk crystals with elemental Slinger ammo to reduce the area of the attack.
Immediate Extreme Inferno Breath
After initially using Extreme Inferno Breath, Zoh Shia can use this attack from anywhere in the area without going back to the position where it first used this move. You can quickly run behind it as the attack will not reach you there.
Charge Attack
When in a prone position, Zoh Shia can initiate a charge attack towards you. You can tell it's about to do it when it rears itself backwards and raises a wing. Run or dodge sideways away from its path.
Bouncing Fireballs
This attack's wind up looks similar to its Charged Ground Explosion attack, but you can tell it will bounce fire balls at you if you see scattered patches of fire on the ground. Get out of the way of these patches as this is where the fireballs will bounce to.
Trailing Thunder
Once Zoh Shia can use thunder attacks, it will be able to spawn thunder at you sideways. Dodge forward or backward from this attack as soon as you see the faint lightning trail appear.

Zoh Shia Locations and Quests

Known Habitats

Region
Monster Hunter Wilds - Ruins of Wyveria Icon Ruins of Wyveria

Quest Appearances

Quest Type Lvl. Quest Name
Assignments 3★ Guardian Zoh Shia
Assignments 8★ Germination

List of Quests

Zoh Shia Drops

Low Rank Materials

Target
Broken Parts
Wound Destroy
Carves
Monster Hunter Wilds Guardian Blood IconGuardian Blood [100% (Head)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Guardian Scale IconGuardian Scale [100% (Left Foreleg), 100% (Right Foreleg)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Guardian Pelt IconGuardian Pelt [100% (Left Wingarm), 100% (Right Wingarm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Guardian Blood IconGuardian Blood [20% (Body), 100% (Tail)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Guardian Scale IconGuardian Scale [50% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Guardian Pelt IconGuardian Pelt [30% (Body)]

Low Rank Zoh Shia mostly drops common Guardian materials that you can farm from other Low Rank Construct monsters. You're unable to farm Low Rank Zoh Shia as its one quest is unrepeatable.

High Rank Materials

Target
Broken Parts
Wound Destroy
Carves
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Stakeclaw IconZoh Shia Stakeclaw [100% (Left Leg), 100% (Right Leg)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Blackember Mass IconBlackember Mass [100% (Left Wingarm), 100% (Right Wingarm)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Crystalhorn IconZoh Shia Crystalhorn [100% (Head)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Stakeclaw IconZoh Shia Stakeclaw [16% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Blackember Mass IconBlackember Mass [13% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Crystalhorn IconZoh Shia Crystalhorn [11% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Crystaltail IconZoh Shia Crystaltail [11% (Body), 93% (Tail)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Crystalscale IconZoh Shia Crystalscale [24% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia Layershell IconZoh Shia Layershell [22% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Wilds Faux Whitegleam Orb IconFaux Whitegleam Orb [3% (Body), 7% (Tail)]

Zoh Shia's rarest High Rank drop is the Faux Whitegleam Orb, with a 3% chance of dropping as a Target Reward. Increase your chance of obtaining this by making sure to sever and carve its tail during the hunt. Carving the tail gives you a 7% drop rate, while carving its body gives you a 3% chance.

Remember to also check Zoh Shia Investigations or SOS quests. You can also opt to use Lucky Vouchers and utilize the Lucky Meal or Capture Pro Meal food skill before a hunt to improve your chances of getting these rare materials overall.

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2 Anonymous Anonymous 7 months

Crazy good guide, good work

1 Aquila Aquila 8 months

After the inferno breath zoh shia will charging towards you. So position yourself so that you can drop the boulder to it

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