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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!
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| Attribute |  Earth |
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| Physical Weakness |  Pummel Lunge |
Elemental Weakness |  Wood Wind |
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| 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. | |||
| Part | Effectiveness |
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| Head | ★★★★★ |
| Front Legs | ★★★ |
| Body | ★ |
| Hind Legs | ★★★ |
| Tail | ★★★ |
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| ★★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Item | How to Get |
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| Goldshard Claw | Obtained after breaking Goldshard's claw. |
| Goldshard Incisor | Obtained after breaking Goldshard's fangs. |
| Goldshard Spine | Obtained after breaking Goldshard's back.. |
| Goldshard Tail | Obtained after breaking Goldshard's tail. |
| Rare Goldshard Caculus | Rare drop from hunting a Goldshard. |
| Small Harvest Crystal | Dropped by kemonos inhabiting Akikuri Canyon. |
| Veteran Kemono Blood | Obtained by defeating a Sporetail or Goldshard. |
| Veteran Teardrops | Obtained by defeating a Sporetail or Goldshard. |
You can find the Goldshard in Akikure Canyon, often roaming around the Silvergrass Plains or inside the crystalline Winter Solstice Cavern.
| Goldshard Tips and Strategies |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
| Name | Description |
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| Goldshard Bite | The Goldshard performs a quick advancing bite toward the hunter. |
| Goldshard Charge | The Goldshard rapidly runs toward the hunter to tackle them with its massive body. |
| Spinning Hop | The Goldshard hops forward while spinning around, releasing a volley of spines behind it as it lands. |
| Tail Slam | The Goldshard quickly lifts its tail and forcefully slams it down to knock away hunters that stick too close. |
| Laying Spine Thrust | The Goldshard lies down before thrusting its spine-covered back toward the hunter. |
| Swipe and Slam Combo | The Goldshard performs two alternating paw slams before slamming its body down and launching a cluster of spines. |
| Spine Volley Attacks | The Goldshard launches massive golden spines from its back to impale and crush the hunter. |
| Rolling Attacks | The Goldshard rolls toward the hunter to crush them with its massive body and spine-covered back. |
| Furious Spine Quake | When the Goldshard becomes enraged, it can cause massive spines to erupt from the ground around it. |
| Goldshard Bite Attack Information |
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| Goldshard Bite: The Goldshard performs a quick advancing bite toward the hunter, dealing moderate damage while knocking them backward. To deal with this attack, dodge away from the kemono's head as it bites down to avoid getting hit. |
| Goldshard Charge Attack Information |
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| Goldshard Charge: The Goldshard roars at the hunter before rapidly running toward them to tackle them with its massive body, knocking them back and dealing moderate damage on hit. Watch for the attack's unique windup and reposition out of the kemono's path with a dodge or Spring Karakuri. |
| Spinning Hop Attack Information |
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| Spinning Hop: The Goldshard stomps its front paws before hopping forward and spinning around, releasing a volley of spines behind it as it lands. This move has a subtle tell and comes out quite fast, so stay alert whenever it occurs and quickly evade out of the Goldshard's path to avoid getting hit. |
| Tail Slam Attack Information |
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| Tail Slam: When hunters stick too close behind the Goldshard, it can lift its tail and slam it down to send them flying away, dealing moderate damage on hit. Stay alert for this attack whenever you deal continuous damage to its tail. |
| Laying Spine Thrust Attack Information |
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| Laying Spine Thrust: The Goldshard lies down on the ground, positioning its back toward the hunter and thrusting its massive spines toward them. This attack has a short effective range, so reposition out of its path with a dodge or Spring Karakuri, then counterattack while the kemono leaves itself open. Mighty Goldshard may do this attack two consecutive times. |
| Swipe and Slam Combo Attack Information |
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| Swipe and Slam Combo: The Goldshard performs two alternating paw slams before slamming its body down and launching a cluster of spines in front of it. To deal with this attack, dodge each paw swipe as it comes out, then quickly sprint and evade away from the Goldshard's head to avoid the incoming slam and spines. |
| Spine Volley Attack Variations |
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| Forward Spine Volley: The Goldshard lets out a short roar before sending up to two volleys of golden spines toward the hunter, dealing moderate damage on contact. The spines cover a wide range in front of the kemono, so we recommend using a Spring Karakuri or a well-timed dodge to avoid getting hurt. |
| Backward Spine Volley: The Goldshard turns around before launching a cluster of spines on top of the hunter. Stay alert when the Goldshard turns its back toward you and quickly evade out of the spines' path to avoid getting hit. |
| Rolling Attack Variations |
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| Goldshard Rollout: The Goldshard stands on its hind legs before rapidly rolling toward the hunter to crush them with its spine-covered back, dealing moderate damage on hit. This move takes a linear path, so evade or reposition with a Spring Karakuri out of the kemono's way to avoid the attack. |
| Rapid Goldshard Rollout: While enraged, the Goldshard can spin in place, storing energy before rapidly launching itself toward the hunter, dealing massive damage on contact. To deal with this attack, we recommend dodging or using a Spring Karakuri just as it launches toward you or utilizing a Shield Wall Karakuri to stop the kemono in its tracks. |
| Furious Spine Quake Attack Information |
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| Furious Spine Quake: When the Goldshard becomes enraged, it charges up with massive spines before flipping over and landing on its back, causing the spines to erupt from the ground around it. Quickly evade backward or use a Spring Karakuri to reposition away from the kemono while it performs this attack. |
Goldshard: Weaknesses and Drops
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