Last week, Monster Hunter Wilds introduced Title Update 1, enabling players to confront the returning boss Mizutsune and engage in a battle against the final boss, Zoh Shia, at High Rank. However, the anticipation of facing this formidable boss is proving to be more complicated than players expected, as it doesn’t simply yield to challenges like other creatures in the game.
Your initial encounter with Zoh Shia during the High Rank is straightforward since it occurs during a regular quest, making it conveniently accessible. However, for those eager for a rematch, the process is not as clear-cut. If you’ve completed Monster Hunter Wilds, you may have noticed that Jin Dahaad appears sporadically, notifying you through a popup whenever it is spotted. Capcom has mirrored this mechanic with Zoh Shia; the monster only makes an appearance on its own schedule, and unlike Jin Dahaad, there’s no designated quest that allows for repeated confrontations. This aspect has led to some confusion among the Monster Hunter community.
One Reddit user inquires about how to engage the monster after the initial High Rank encounter. While various players have shared their opinions, a number of them have expressed dissatisfaction. One comment notes, “I really dislike the absence of an optional quest for this guy. Having to continuously reset the map or wait literal hours for him to spawn is just absurd.” Another user adds, “It’s another case of poor game design. MH Wilds is great overall, but it includes some truly questionable choices.”
There’s a possibility that Capcom may introduce a quest for this monster in upcoming updates, anticipated for the end of May. Until then, players will need to bide their time if they wish to farm Zoh Shia’s armor set. At least, the addition of Mizutsune has been positively received.
Make sure to read our Monster Hunter Wilds review to understand why we view it as “the new pinnacle of the series,” along with our compilation of the best weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds to assist you in taking down some monsters.