Monster Hunter Wilds impresses after players discover hidden details as they face the formidable final boss, Zoh Shia. Despite the extensive monster roster, each hunt remains unique and provides a different kind of challenge. Let’s dive deeper into what players saw during the encounter with Monster Hunter Wilds final boss.
The Telling Eyes of Zoh Shia
The eyes don’t lie. Monster Hunter Wilds players pointed out an interesting detail behind the eyes of Zoh Shia, the final boss. The second phase of the boss fight saw the transformation of Zoh Shia’s eye color from black to yellow. The game veterans noticed that after it, the eyes bear an impressive resemblance to those of Fatalis. Fatalis is one of the most iconic and feared elder dragons in the series’ history.
Moreover, Reddit user JackNewbie555 pointed out that the yellow eyes were intentionally designed to mirror those of Fatalis. He further suggested that the two monsters may have a connection with each other. Plus, the details were evident given that Fatalis is an alpha predator in the game’s universe. It has exceptional power and the ability to raze entire kingdoms.
Beyond the Eyes: Additional Fatalis Connections
However, their similarities go beyond after the community digs deeper into their alikeness. From the eyes, they identified other physical and behavioral traits to establish the relationship of the two, such as:
- Zoh Shia’s horns closely resemble those of Fatalis, with a structure too similar to be coincidental
- The final boss utilizes attacks that directly mimic Fatalis’ moveset from previous Monster Hunter titles
- Elements of Zoh Shia’s design draw inspiration from various Fatalis variants, including Black, White, and Crimson Fatalis
Now, these parallels opened up multiple theories regarding the true nature of Zoh Shia. Some players believe that it is the “guardian” variant of Fatalis. Meanwhile, others were suggesting Zoh Shia as a hybrid creature that incorporated multiple Fatalis variants together. Definitely, the final boss appears to be a terrifying monster regardless of her origin.
The Significance of Zoh Shia’s Design
These discoveries are particularly intriguing just by looking at the context of Zoh Shia. From what they established in the game’s lore, Zoh Shia is a created entity, unlike other naturally occurring monsters. Now, many are questioning the reason behind its purpose and design.
If Zoh Shia was created to counter a specific threat, what awaiting danger would require the development of a Fatalis-like monster? This question alone spawned a lot of theories from the community about the direction of future Monster Hunter Wilds content.
Some are even suggesting that Zoh Shia and Fatalis connection foreshadows the appearance of the elder dragon. The most recent appearance of Fatalis was in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne’s final major update. Yet, it is still given the same importance in the following installment.
Looking Ahead: Future Content Implications
Based on the game’s roadmap, the game will get its next major update in April 2025. It is indeed coming soon making the community excited for what it will bring. After the discoveries about Zoh Shia, players are wondering what content will possibly link with the final boss. Does the additional hunt bring the appearance of Fatalis?
Aside from new monsters, many have been expressing interest to see the return of popular features from previous titles. These include the ability to display captured monsters, which was available in Monster Hunter World. Another is the player housing options that have appeared in other entries in the franchise. Expectations are really high for the upcoming major update, continuing the game’s lore.
Conclusion
Monster Hunter Wilds Final Boss encounter certainly did not disappoint the players. What seemed like an ordinary hunt was filled with easter eggs, extending the game’s lore. Do Zoh Shia and Fatalis have a close-knit relationship or are they enemies of each other? With countless theories about their connection, one of them might be the truth. Hopefully, the answer will reveal itself as the major update hits the server in April 2025.
