The Festival of Accord: Flamefete event has added a slew of new content to Monster Hunter Wilds’ ever-evolving world. That means players have more reasons to return and hunt even more challenging monsters, including the addition of Arch-Tempered Uth Duna. But what many players didn’t expect is that the new Water Gun gesture can actually deal damage, and can even be used during the game’s final boss fight.
Players have discovered that using the Water Gun gesture during Zoh Shia’s second phase makes the encounter a bit easier. By equipping the Water Gun, they can destroy Zoh Shia’s Wylk crystals, causing them to explode much like they would when hit by slinger ammo.
What makes the Water Gun even more useful is its faster animation compared to the slinger. Plus, it doesn’t require any ammo, while the slinger relies on finding ammo scattered throughout the boss arena. This becomes especially handy when the arena is picked clean and your team is barely hanging on after several carts.
But that's not all. Normally, destroying a Wylk crystal with slinger ammo triggers an explosion that damages Zoh Shia. The Water Gun does the exact same thing, making it surprisingly viable for skilled teams aiming to take down the final boss using just this gesture.
Sure, it sounds ridiculous, but it’s only a matter of time before someone uploads a video to YouTube or posts on the Monster Hunter subreddit showing they beat the Equal Dragon Weapon Zoh Shia with nothing but a Water Gun. Some creators have already tried Water Gun-only hunts on lesser monsters like the Chatacabra. While those fights take significantly longer, they offer a fun twist for players looking to challenge themselves in new ways.
Of course, this is more of a gimmick for those who feel they've seen all the game has to offer. But it also opens up new strategies for speedrunners. Since hunters no longer need to waste time searching for slinger ammo, they can focus purely on dealing damage to Zoh Shia.
It might seem like just another quirky discovery, but it's also a subtle reminder that Capcom still pays close attention to detail. The Monster Hunter series has long been known for that, from unique NPC reactions when squirted with the Water Gun, to the paid bugnet gesture that can actually catch insects, just like in the older games.
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