The final boss ofMonster Hunter Wildsis Zoh Shia, a massive, crystal-laden creature that feeds off the Dragontorch. However, unlike every other large monster in the game, there were no more opportunities to square off against it after killing it in the campaign, meaning it sadly didn’t offer any equipment to grind for.

That all changes with Title Update 1; an additional story quest, A First Cry, has been added, which introduces High Rank Zoh Shia into the game. Slaying it will reward you with brand-new material drops, which you can use to make armor and weapons themed around the beast.

Talk To Werner

The quest will begin afterspeaking to Werner in Suja. He will inform you thatZoh Shia is still active, and it’s up to you to investigate by heading back to theDragontorch.

Alma will urge you not to depart unprepared, andyou will have time to equip the armor and items you needbefore leaving. verify tocook a meal for yourself, as High Rank Zoh Shia ismuch more difficult than its Low Rank counterpart, so you’ll need all the help you can get.

When you’re ready to leave,speak to Alma, and you’ll be taken to the encounter.

Zoh Shia Boss Fight

The High RankZoh Shia fightis very similar to the final boss battle. ensure toavoid its AoE attacks, which are usually heavily telegraphed by its animations and markings on the floor. It’sweak to the Dragon element, so weapons imbued with that attribute are recommended.

Throughout the encounter,Zoh Shia will summon Wylkrystals. It willtarget them with attacksin order to damage you, but they can be neutralized if youpreemptively shoot them with elemental Slinger ammofound around the arena.

Once the monster has been slain, you’ll be greeted with another cutscene. Erik will inform you that Zoh Shia canrevive itself through a process similar to asexual reproduction, meaning you’ll probably be encountering it again in the future. Afterward,the quest is completed, and you’ll be awarded yourGuild PointsandHunter Rankprogression.

You have nowunlocked High Rank Zoh Shia hunts. Unfortunately, as of Title Update 1,there is no optional quest you gain immediate access to for easy farming, but you cansave Zoh Shia investigationswhen they pop up in Ruins of Wyveria.

Zoh Shia High Rank Drops

Now that Zoh Shia is a High Rank monster, it has beengiven its own collection of dropsyou can use to craft armor and weapons. The materials are as follows: