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[]
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Monster Materials[]
| Item Name | Rarity | Value | Description |
 冥灯龍の幽鱗 |
7 | 3000z | Rare Xeno'jiiva material. The burnt scale still radiates vestiges of the hereafter. |
 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. |
 冥灯龍の幽幕 |
7 | 4300z | A rare Xeno'jiiva organ that stores energy that can be released in a violent torrent. |
 冥灯龍の尻尾 |
7 | 6000z | A rare, strong Xeno'jiiva tail that can brush aside all enemies in a single lash. |
 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. |
冥灯龍の幽爪 |
7 | 5300z | A rare Xeno'jiiva claw, said to cleave soul from flesh. |
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. |
 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.
- Xeno'jiiva was voted 43rd place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[1]
