A massive lore discussion is taking over the Monster Hunter community, and it all centers around one creature; Zoh Shia. What started as a few players noticing similarities has now evolved into full-blown speculation: is Zoh Shia just another Elder Dragon, or something far more deliberate? Players on Reddit have been connecting the dots, and the theory gaining the most traction is that Monster Hunter Wilds‘ Zoh Shia is a direct nod to Fatalis… or even something worse.
What Players Are Noticing
- Zoh Shia’s hidden eyes under the Wylk crystals caught attention first. Many thought it was eyeless until closer inspection revealed its true face.
- Its moveset borrows heavily from Black, Crimson, and White Fatalis, along with Safi’jiiva, Alatreon, Gore Magala, Shara Ishvalda, Valstrax, and more.
- Visual elements like horns, posture, and its roar resemble Fatalis so closely that apparently even the player character reacts mid-fight with a telling “No! It cannot be!”
A Chimera of Elder Dragons?
Zoh Shia appears to be more than a reference, it may be a constructed hybrid. The community is calling it a potential “Guardian Fatalis” or even a modern interpretation of Monster Hunter’s old scrapped concept: the Equal Dragon Weapon, a man-made dragon designed to fight other dragons.
Several clues support this:
- It absorbs energy mid-fight, similar to how Safi’jiiva evolved by feeding on life energy.
- Lore suggests Zoh Shia was created during the fall of Schrade, which was a big turning point in Monster Hunter history.
- The idea of an artificial guardian built from multiple elder traits fits into the game’s recurring theme of man tampering with nature.
The Story Might Not Be Over
Despite being a climactic boss, Zoh Shia currently has no craftable gear, no repeatable quest, and no post-fight carve, which are clear signs that this story is not finished. Many hunters believe a “Demon Mode” final form or White Fatalis-style expansion boss could be on the way.
There is also speculation that Zoh Shia could still regenerate or evolve further, possibly even turning into a full Fatalis if the lore is heading in that direction.
If you want, you can check out two related discussions on Reddit below:
Even though we do not know yet if this is just a tribute, a lore successor, or something more sinister, Zoh Shia is clearly more than simply a new boss. Between the hybrid moveset, narrative cues, and deeper connections to Monster Hunter’s darkest legends, many players are convinced something big is brewing behind the scenes.
And honestly? They might be right.
TL;DR
Zoh Shia might be more than just a final boss.
Players believe it is a hybrid creation built from multiple Elder Dragons, including Fatalis. The community suspects it is tied to the lore of the Equal Dragon Weapon and could return in future updates with a stronger form. No gear, no carve, and a mysterious transformation suggest the story is not over yet.
