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Xeno'jiiva is an Elder Dragon first introduced in Monster Hunter: World.

Physiology[]

Xeno'jiiva is a large dragon with an otherworldly appearance. It has two eyes and six orange sensory organs running up the length of its horns. Parts of its body glow ethereal blue, making its skin appear crystalline and translucent. Its wings are frayed at the edge of the membrane and are grayish-blue in color. When enraged, its torso glows a hot red and orange. Upon maturing, and molting its skin countless times, Xeno'jiiva will undergo a change that will turn it into a Safi'jiiva.

Behavior and Abilities[]

Before its hatching, Xeno'jiiva will hibernate in a cocoon and lure dying Elder Dragons to its location, where it will absorb their bioenergy to fuel itself and grow stronger. After hatching, Xeno'jiiva can wield its absorbed bioenergy in the form of a bright blue flame-like energy. It fires these flames as explosive bursts or concentrated beams, which can also heat up or detonate areas they hit, causing either Dragonblight or Fireblight. As a result, its body generates an immense amount of heat that can harm those around it.

Xeno'jiiva is very aggressive from the instant it hatches from its cocoon and wields incredible power from the moment of its birth. However, it is quite careless and clumsy with its attacks, discharging explosive energy with reckless abandon and sometimes tripping in the holes it creates with its fire beam attack. Initially, it seems to rely more on trampling its enemy with its massive body rather than using its elemental attacks. However as the battle progresses, it becomes more and more proficient in using its body and its powers, refining its beam attacks and firing them in multiple directions, while also using the beam to heat up the ground for explosive attacks.

When pushed to its limit, it will enter a "Critical State" where its body erupts with blue flame as its energy overflows into its surroundings, causing spontaneous explosions around it. In this state, Xeno'jiiva is far more aggressive and can output much more energy, but is also more vulnerable as a result. Because of its lack of control of its powers, Xeno'jiiva can become exhausted if it uses too much energy at once.

Habitat[]

Xeno'jiiva is only found in the Confluence of Fates. However, Xeno'jiiva cocoons and shed skins can be found in the Secluded Valley, where one Xeno'jiiva managed to survive and molt enough times to reach its mature form as Safi'jiiva.

Similar to Zorah Magdaros, the optional quest to fight Xeno'jiiva appears randomly after completing a quest or returning from expedition. It will only stay for a period of two quests before disappearing again. Pay close attention to the music and system messages to see if Xeno'jiiva has appeared. From Hunter Rank 16 onward, the odds of the quest appearing go up as your Hunter Rank increases. The Xeno'jiiva and Zorah Magdaros optional quests will not appear at the same time, however they can appear alongside with Shara Ishvalda's optional quest.

Element/Status Effectiveness[]

Element Effectiveness Status Effectiveness
Fire ★★ Poison ★★★
Water ★★ Sleep
Thunder ★★ Paralysis
Ice ★★ Blast ★★
Dragon ★★ Stun

In-game Description[]

Monster Hunter World
MHW-Xeno'jiiva Icon A new species discovered in the depths of the Elder's Recess. Its relationship to the other elder dragons is unclear, as is its ecology.

Monster Materials[]

Item Name Rarity Value Description
MH4G-Scale Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Soulscale
冥灯龍の幽鱗
7 3000z Rare Xeno'jiiva material. The burnt scale still radiates vestiges of the hereafter.
FourthGen-Carapace Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Shell
冥灯龍の白殻
7 4000z A rare piece of Xeno'jiiva shell, tempered to act as a vessel for the flames of the underworld.
MH4G-Monster Parts Icon Blue
Xeno'jiiva Veil
冥灯龍の幽幕
7 4300z A rare Xeno'jiiva organ that stores energy that can be released in a violent torrent.
MH4G-Monster Parts Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Tail
冥灯龍の尻尾
7 6000z A rare, strong Xeno'jiiva tail that can brush aside all enemies in a single lash.
MH4G-Claw Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Horn
冥灯龍の幽角
7 5600z A rare Xeno'jiiva horn. During growth, it's theorized that it helps control the beast's power.
MH4G-Claw Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Claw
冥灯龍の幽爪
7 5300z A rare Xeno'jiiva claw, said to cleave soul from flesh.
MH4G-Monster Parts Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Wing
冥灯龍の幽翼
7 5000z A rare Xeno'jiiva wing. The wing membrane shines with the divine light of a powerful deity.
MH4G-Ball Icon White
Xeno'jiiva Gem
冥灯龍の幽玉
8 15000z A phantasmal gem formed inside the tissue of Xeno'jiiva. The power it holds defies comprehension.

Equipment[]

For more information, see Xeno'jiiva Equipment

Xeno'jiiva materials can be used to craft two different armor sets: Xeno'jiiva α Armor and Xeno'jiiva β Armor.

The following is a complete weapon list for Xeno'jiiva weapons:

Great Sword: Long Sword: Sword & Shield:
Hammer: Lance: Gunlance:
Insect Glaive: Dual Blades: Hunting Horn:
Switch Axe: Charge Blade: Light Bowgun:
Heavy Bowgun: Bow:

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • After discovering Xeno'jiiva at the end of Monster Hunter: World, its section of the Hunter's Notes will be absent and it won't have a description. However, after completing Iceborne main story and discovering that Safi'jiiva is Xeno'jiiva's adult form, the latter's page will be filled with a description (see above) and some useful informations about the monster.
  • The name of this monster derives from the Greek word xenos (ξένος) meaning "strange" or "foreign", as well as jiva, which in Hinduism, is described as an entity imbued with a life force.


References[]


Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter: World (edit)
Herbivore MHW-Apceros Icon Apceros MHW-Aptonoth Icon Aptonoth MHW-Gastodon Icon Gastodon MHW-Kelbi Icon Kelbi MHW-Kestodon Icon Kestodon MHW-Mosswine Icon Mosswine
Fish MHW-Gajau Icon Gajau
Lynian MHW-Felyne Icon Felyne MHW-Gajalaka Icon Gajalaka MHW-Grimalkyne Icon Grimalkyne
Neopteron MHW-Hornetaur Icon Hornetaur MHW-Vespoid Icon Vespoid
Bird Wyvern MHW-Kulu-Ya-Ku Icon Kulu-Ya-Ku MHW-Pukei-Pukei Icon Pukei-Pukei MHW-Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Icon Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Brute Wyvern MHW-Anjanath Icon Anjanath MHW-Barroth Icon Barroth MHW-Deviljho Icon Deviljho MHW-Radobaan Icon Radobaan MHW-Uragaan Icon Uragaan
Fanged Wyvern MHW-Girros Icon Girros MHW-Jagras Icon Jagras MHW-Shamos Icon Shamos
MHW-Dodogama Icon Dodogama MHW-Great Girros Icon Great Girros MHW-Great Jagras Icon Great Jagras MHW-Odogaron Icon Odogaron MHW-Tobi-Kadachi Icon Tobi-Kadachi
Piscine Wyvern MHW-Jyuratodus Icon Jyuratodus MHW-Lavasioth Icon Lavasioth
Wingdrake MHW-Barnos Icon Barnos MHW-Mernos Icon Mernos MHW-Noios Icon Noios MHW-Raphinos Icon Raphinos
Flying Wyvern MHW-Bazelgeuse Icon Bazelgeuse MHW-Diablos Icon Diablos MHW-Black Diablos Icon Black Diablos MHW-Legiana Icon Legiana MHW-Paolumu Icon Paolumu MHW-Rathalos Icon Rathalos MHW-Azure Rathalos Icon Azure Rathalos MHW-Rathian Icon Rathian MHW-Pink Rathian Icon Pink Rathian
Elder Dragon MHW-Behemoth Icon Behemoth MHW-Kirin Icon Kirin MHW-Kulve Taroth Icon Kulve Taroth MHW-Kushala Daora Icon Kushala Daora MHW-Lunastra Icon Lunastra MHW-Nergigante Icon Nergigante MHW-Teostra Icon Teostra MHW-Vaal Hazak Icon Vaal Hazak MHW-Xeno'jiiva Icon Xeno'jiiva MHW-Zorah Magdaros Icon Zorah Magdaros
Relict MHW-Leshen Icon Leshen MHW-Ancient Leshen Icon Ancient Leshen
Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (edit)
Herbivore MHWI-Anteka Icon Anteka MHW-Apceros Icon Apceros MHW-Aptonoth Icon Aptonoth MHW-Gastodon Icon Gastodon MHW-Kelbi Icon Kelbi MHW-Kestodon Icon Kestodon MHW-Mosswine Icon Mosswine MHWI-Popo Icon Popo
Fish MHW-Gajau Icon Gajau
Lynian MHWI-Boaboa Icon Boaboa MHW-Felyne Icon Felyne MHW-Gajalaka Icon Gajalaka MHW-Grimalkyne Icon Grimalkyne
Fanged Beast MHWI-Rajang Icon Rajang MHWI-Furious Rajang Icon Furious Rajang
Neopteron MHW-Hornetaur Icon Hornetaur MHW-Vespoid Icon Vespoid
Bird Wyvern MHW-Kulu-Ya-Ku Icon Kulu-Ya-Ku MHW-Pukei-Pukei Icon Pukei-Pukei MHWI-Coral Pukei-Pukei Icon Coral Pukei-Pukei MHW-Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Icon Tzitzi-Ya-Ku MHWI-Yian Garuga Icon Yian Garuga MHWI-Scarred Yian Garuga Icon Scarred Yian Garuga
Brute Wyvern MHW-Anjanath Icon Anjanath MHWI-Fulgur Anjanath Icon Fulgur Anjanath MHWI-Banbaro Icon Banbaro MHW-Barroth Icon Barroth MHWI-Brachydios Icon Brachydios MHWI-Raging Brachydios Icon Raging Brachydios MHW-Deviljho Icon Deviljho MHWI-Savage Deviljho Icon Savage Deviljho MHWI-Glavenus Icon Glavenus MHWI-Acidic Glavenus Icon Acidic Glavenus MHW-Radobaan Icon Radobaan MHW-Uragaan Icon Uragaan
Fanged Wyvern MHW-Girros Icon Girros MHW-Jagras Icon Jagras MHW-Shamos Icon Shamos MHWI-Wulg Icon Wulg
MHW-Dodogama Icon Dodogama MHW-Great Girros Icon Great Girros MHW-Great Jagras Icon Great Jagras MHW-Odogaron Icon Odogaron MHWI-Ebony Odogaron Icon Ebony Odogaron MHW-Tobi-Kadachi Icon Tobi-Kadachi MHWI-Viper Tobi-Kadachi Icon Viper Tobi-Kadachi MHWI-Zinogre Icon Zinogre MHWI-Stygian Zinogre Icon Stygian Zinogre
Piscine Wyvern MHWI-Beotodus Icon Beotodus MHW-Jyuratodus Icon Jyuratodus MHW-Lavasioth Icon Lavasioth
Wingdrake MHW-Barnos Icon Barnos MHWI-Cortos Icon Cortos MHW-Mernos Icon Mernos MHW-Noios Icon Noios MHW-Raphinos Icon Raphinos
Flying Wyvern MHWI-Barioth Icon Barioth MHWI-Frostfang Barioth Icon Frostfang Barioth MHW-Bazelgeuse Icon Bazelgeuse MHWI-Seething Bazelgeuse Icon Seething Bazelgeuse MHW-Diablos Icon Diablos MHW-Black Diablos Icon Black Diablos MHW-Legiana Icon Legiana MHWI-Shrieking Legiana Icon Shrieking Legiana MHWI-Nargacuga Icon Nargacuga MHW-Paolumu Icon Paolumu MHWI-Nightshade Paolumu Icon Nightshade Paolumu MHW-Rathalos Icon Rathalos MHW-Azure Rathalos Icon Azure Rathalos MHWI-Silver Rathalos Icon Silver Rathalos MHW-Rathian Icon Rathian MHW-Pink Rathian Icon Pink Rathian MHWI-Gold Rathian Icon Gold Rathian MHWI-Tigrex Icon Tigrex MHWI-Brute Tigrex Icon Brute Tigrex
Elder Dragon MHWI-Alatreon Icon Alatreon MHW-Behemoth Icon Behemoth MHWI-Fatalis Icon Fatalis MHW-Kirin Icon Kirin MHW-Kulve Taroth Icon Kulve Taroth MHW-Kushala Daora Icon Kushala Daora MHW-Lunastra Icon Lunastra MHWI-Namielle Icon Namielle MHW-Nergigante Icon Nergigante MHWI-Ruiner Nergigante Icon Ruiner Nergigante MHWI-Safi'jiiva Icon Safi'jiiva MHWI-Shara Ishvalda Icon Shara Ishvalda MHW-Teostra Icon Teostra MHW-Vaal Hazak Icon Vaal Hazak MHWI-Blackveil Vaal Hazak Icon Blackveil Vaal Hazak MHWI-Velkhana Icon Velkhana MHW-Xeno'jiiva Icon Xeno'jiiva MHW-Zorah Magdaros Icon Zorah Magdaros
Relict MHW-Leshen Icon Leshen MHW-Ancient Leshen Icon Ancient Leshen
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