Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide on the monster - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku. Learn its hunt location, element weaknesses, material drops, craftable sets, and quest rewards!!!
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| Locale | Coral Highlands |
|---|---|
| Type | Bird Wyvern |
| Quests | ★4 A Tzitzi for Science ★5 Say Cheese! |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku - Location & Spawn Areas
Coral Highlands - Lower Level

Coral Highlands - Mid Level

| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku's Spawn Area |
| 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku moves to these areas |
| 7 | If near death, Tzitzi-Ya-Ku will rest in this area |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku can only be found in the Coral Highlands. It only becomes hostile if attacked or if alerted by fighting.
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku - Weak Spots & Effective Damage Type

| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Head (Breakable) | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku's head is a weak spot. Its frills can be broken |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku's only weak spot is its head. Breaking its head consequently breaks its frills, making it unable to flash.
Effective Damage Type Per Weak Spot
| Part | Sever | Blunt | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku - Element & Item Weaknesses
Elemental Affinity Reference Chart
| Fire | Water | Ice |
|---|---|---|
| ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★★ |
| Thunder | Dragon | − |
| ★★★ | ★★・ | − |
Status Effect Resistance Chart
| Poison | Sleep | Paralysis | Blast |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★・ |
| Stun | Exhaust | Mount | - |
| ★★・ | ★・・ | ★★・ | - |
Item Weakness & Resistance Chart
| Item | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Flash Pod | ✕ |
| Shock Trap | ✓ |
| Pitfall Trap | ✓ |
| Vine Trap | ✓ |
| Dung Pod | ✓ |
| Screamer Pod | ✕ |
| Tinged Meat | ✕ |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku - Breakable Parts & Drops List
Low Rank Material Drops & Rewards
Breakable Parts & Body Carves
| Break Head | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore |
|---|---|
| Body Carve | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw |
| Shiny Drop | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw |
Quest & Investigation Rewards
| Complete Quest | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore - Monster Bone L - Dash Extract |
|---|---|
| Investigation (Gold) | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide × 3 - Dash Extract × 3 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale × 3 |
| Investigation (Silver) | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide × 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale × 2 - Dash Extract × 2 |
| Capture | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw - Monster Bone L - Dash Extract - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore |
High Rank Material Drops & Rewards
Breakable Parts & Body Carves
| Break Head | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ |
|---|---|
| Body Carve | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ - Bird Wyvern Gem |
| Shiny Drop | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ |
Quest & Investigation Rewards
| Complete Quest | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ × 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ × 2 - Dash Extract × 2 |
|---|---|
| Investigation (Gold) | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ × 3 - Dash Extract×3 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ × 3 - Bird Wyvern Gem |
| Investigation (Silver) | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ × 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ × 2 - Dash Extract × 2 - Bird Wyvern Gem |
| Capture | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ - Monster Bone+ - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ - Bird Wyvern Gem |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku - Craftable Weapons & Armor
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Craftable Weapons List
| Weapon | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Dazzling Flash Ⅲ (Long Sword) | - Daora Webbing x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 5 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 3 - Bird Wyvern Gem x 1 |
| Dual Destroyers Ⅲ (Dual Blades) | - Daora Webbing x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 5 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 3 - Bird Wyvern Gem x 1 |
| Destroyer Bo Ⅲ (Insect Glaive) | - Daora Webbing x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 5 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 3 - Bird Wyvern Gem x 1 |
| Arma Destroyer Ⅲ (Heavy Bowgun) | - Daora Webbing x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 5 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 3 - Bird Wyvern Gem x 1 |
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Craftable Armor List
Low Rank Armor Set
| Armor | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Tzitzi Headgear | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide x 1 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore x 1 - Coral Crystal x 1 |
| Tzitzi Mail | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide x 3 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore x 2 - Lightcrystal x 1 |
| Tzitzi Vambraces | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore x 1 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale x 3 - Coral Crystal x 2 |
| Tzitzi Coil | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw x 2 - Coral Crystal x 2 |
| Tzitzi Greaves | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide x 1 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw x 1 |
High Rank Tzitzi-Ya-Ku α & β Armor Set
| Armor | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Tzitzi Headgear α · β | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ x 4 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 2 - Coral Crystal x 5 |
| Tzitzi Mail α · β | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ x 4 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 4 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 3 - Bird Wyvern Gem x 1 |
| Tzitzi Vambraces α · β | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ x 4 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Photophore+ x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ x 4 - Dragonvein Crystal x 2 |
| Tzitzi Coil α · β | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 4 - Dragonvein Crystal x 3 - Lightcrystal x 2 |
| Tzitzi Greaves α · β | - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+ x 4 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+ x 2 - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+ x 2 - Carbalite Ore x 6 |