Zoh Shia is a Guardian Monster and the Low Rank final boss of Monster Hunter Wilds. See the Zoh Shia armor and weapons in Title Update 1, how to beat it in all three of its phases, its attack patterns and weakness, location, drops, and more!

Attention!	This page will be updated with more details when High Rank Zoh Shia is released in Title Update 1!

Zoh Shia Armor and Weapons

Coming in Title Update 1

Starting with Title Update 1, Zoh Shia can be fought once again in High Rank. It will also introduce Zoh Shia armor, weapons, and Palico equipment.

Title Update 1 Release Date and Monsters

Unlocked at HR 50

High Rank Zoh Shia will be available upon completing a new mission at HR 50. It will have a low chance of appearing in the Ruins of Wyveria during the Wyvern's Wakening environment.

How to Beat Zoh Shia

Phase 1 Guide

Zoh Shia Phase 1 Tips
Break Off Its Crystals Use Heavy Piercing Pods Shoot Elemental Slinger Ammo at Wylk Structures

Break Off Its Crystals

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

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

Wounding Mechanic Explained

Use Heavy Piercing Pods

Breaking off crystals from Zoh Shia drops Crystal Fragments. Picking these up gives you Heavy Piercing 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

Shoot Elemental Slinger Ammo at Wylk Structures

Wylk (Wyvern Milk) structures 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 structures near Zoh Shia to deal a good amount of damage. We recommend the Dragon Pods more as Zoh Shia is weak against Dragon.

List of Slinger Ammo

Phase 2 Guide

Zoh Shia Phase 2 Tips
Focus on Attacking Its Head When Exposed Focus Strike Its Wings After Charged Ground Explosion Attack Stay Away from Giant Wylk Crystals During AoE Attack Roll Thrice or Use Nulberries to Cure Fireblight

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

Be Wary of Giant Wylk Crystals During AoE Attack

Midway into the fight, Zoh Shia will 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.

As Zoh Shia is charging up this attack, you may be able to seek refuge behind it to avoid damage. If you're caught in the attack, you can block if you have a shield, or keep dive-evading to survive through it.

We're currently testing if destroying the giant Wylk crystals with elemental slinger ammo decreases the fire intensity. We'll keep you up-to-date with our findings!

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

Phase 3 Guide

Zoh Shia Phase 3 Tips
Use Dragon Pods to Interrupt Its Strong Attacks Drop Shrine Fragments on Zoh Shia Use Nulberries to Cure Thunderblight

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 Attack Patterns

Moveset and Openings

Zoh Shia Weakness

Basic Information

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

Damage Type Weakness

Hitzone Values and Weakness Breakdown

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

Weapon Damage

Element

Part
Head	13	14	13
Head (Crystalized)	8	9	9
Neck	6	6	8
Torso	5	5	1
Left Foreleg	9	9	9
Right Foreleg	9	9	9
Left Wingarm	17	17	12
Right Wingarm	17	17	12
L Wingarm (Crystalized)	8	8	2
R Wingarm (Crystalized)	8	8	2
Left Hind Leg	5	5	5
Right Hind Leg	5	5	5
Tail	7	7	8
Overall	9	9	7

Part
Head	3	1	1	2	6
Head (Crystalized)	2	1	1	1	3
Neck	1	1	1	1	6
Torso	1	1	1	1	2
Left Foreleg	2	1	1	1	3
Right Foreleg	2	1	1	1	3
Left Wingarm	4	1	1	3	6
Right Wingarm	4	1	1	3	6
L Wingarm (Crystalized)	2	1	1	1	3
R Wingarm (Crystalized)	2	1	1	1	3
Left Hind Leg	1	1	1	1	2
Right Hind Leg	1	1	1	1	2
Tail	2	1	1	1	2
Overall	2	1	1	1	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
Hit Zoh Shia's Wingarms to deal the most amount of Sever damage. If you are unable to reach the Wingarms, you can go for Zoh Shia's Head to apply good Sever damage! Hitting Zoh Shia's Torso deals the lowest Sever damage.

Blunt
Hit Zoh Shia's Wingarm to deal the most amount of Blunt damage. If you are unable to reach the Wingarms, you can go for Zoh Shia's Head to apply good Blunt damage! Hitting Zoh Shia's Torso deals the lowest Blunt damage.

Shot
Shoot Zoh Shia's Headto deal the most amount of Shot damage. If you are unable to shoot the Head, you can go for Zoh Shia's Wingarms to apply good Shot damage! Hitting Zoh Shia's Torso deals the lowest Shot damage.

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.

Status Ailment and Item Weakness

Status Ailment		Items
Poison		Pitfall Trap
Stun		Shock Trap
Paralysis		Meats	TBD
Sleep		Flash Pod
Blast		Sonic Pod
Exhaust		Dung Pod	TBD

Breakable Parts

Zoh Shia Item Loadout

Recommend Items to Bring

Potion	Mega Potion	Nulberry
Honey	Herb	Max Potion
Ancient Potion	Mending Mantle	Rocksteady 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.

List of All Items and Materials

Zoh Shia Locations and Quests

Known Habitats

Region
Ruins of Wyveria

Quest Appearances

List of Quests

Zoh Shia Drops

Low Rank Materials

Target

Broken Parts

Wound Destroy

Carves

Nourishing Extract [30%] Tough Guardian Bone [20%] Guardian Blood [20%] Guardian Scale [15%] Guardian Pelt [15%]

Guardian Blood [100% (Head)] Guardian Scale [100% (Left Foreleg), 100% (Right Foreleg)] Guardian Pelt [100% (Left Wingarm), 100% (Right Wingarm)]

Guardian Blood [50%] Guardian Scale [50%]

Guardian Blood [20% (Body), 100% (Tail)] Guardian Scale [50% (Body)] Guardian Pelt [30% (Body)]

Is Zoh Shia the Final Boss of Monster Hunter Wilds?

Zoh Shia is the Final Boss of Low Rank

Zoh Shia is the Final Boss of Monster Hunter Wilds' Low Rank. For details on the final boss of High Rank, click here!

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