Goldshard: Weaknesses and Drops

The Goldshard is a Giant Kemono (Monster) in Wild Hearts. Check out our guide for the Goldshard, including its weaknesses, habitats, drops, attack patterns, and the best tips and strategies for how to beat it!

Goldshard Variant Guides
Goldshard	Onyxshard

Goldshard Overview

Goldshard
Attribute		Earth
Physical Weakness	Pummel Lunge	Elemental Weakness	Wood Wind
Strategy
You either need to predict when the goldshard is going to shoot its spines so you can take evasive action, or you need to take cover behind karakuri shields. The kemono's spine regrowth is rapid, however, so you must switch shrewdly between offense and defense. When enraged, its spines change color, and each strike will come with greater power. You'll need increasingly skillful evasive and defensive maneuvers, so consider possible strategies ahead of time.

Goldshard Weakness and Resistance

Goldshard Part Softness

Goldshard Physical Effectiveness

★★★	★★★★	★★★★

Goldshard Attribute Effectiveness

★★★★	X	★★	★★★★	X

Goldshard Ailment Effectiveness

★★★	★	★★★	★★★	★★★

Goldshard Materials and Drops

Goldshard Location

Goldshard Known Habitats

You can find the Goldshard in Akikure Canyon, often roaming around the Silvergrass Plains or inside the crystalline Winter Solstice Cavern.

How to Beat Goldshard

Goldshard Tips and Strategies
Avoid Using Fire and Earth-Based Weapons Target the Goldshard's Head and Tail Watch for Spine Attacks When It Turns Utilize the Shield Wall Karakuri

Avoid Using Fire and Earth-Based Weapons

The Fire and Earth attributes are not effective on the Goldshard, so we recommend avoiding using weapons with these elements. If your primary weapon currently wields one of these elements, consider rolling it back and upgrading to a node with Wood, Wind, or no elemental attributes instead.

Target the Goldshard's Head and Tail

The Goldshard's weakest part is its head, so prioritize dealing damage to this area as often as possible, especially after knocking it down.

In addition, if staying close to its head is too risky, we recommend targeting its tail instead since it's softer than its body and larger than its legs.

Watch for Spine Attacks When It Turns

When the Goldshard turns around and positions its back toward you, it signals the start of one of its spine-based attacks. Prepare to dodge away from the incoming spines or take cover using a Bulwark Karakuri when these attacks occur.

Utilize the Shield Wall Karakuri

The Goldshard has a handful of moves that charge rapidly toward the hunter and deal heavy damage on hit. To deal with these attacks, we recommend using the Shield Wall Karakuri, which awakens during this encounter.

The Shield Wall Karakuri costs less than Bulwark Karakuri and takes less time to build, making it perfect for dealing with the kemono's linear charging attacks.

Goldshard Attacks and Moves

Goldshard Bite

Goldshard Charge

Spinning Hop

Tail Slam

Laying Spine Thrust

Swipe and Slam Combo

Spine Volley Attacks

Rolling Attacks

Furious Spine Quake

Wild Hearts Related Guides

List of All Kemono

All Kemono in Wild Hearts

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Ragetail	Sapscourge	Kingtusk
Spineglider	Dreadclaw	Gritdog
Lavaback	Earthbreaker	Sporetail
Goldshard	Fumebeak	Icetusk
Cobalt Lavaback	Deathstalker	Ripclaw
Pearlbeak	Amaterasu	Onyxshard
Venomglider	Emberplume	Golden Tempest
Celestial Dragon