Back to Monster Encyclopedia
Rathalos
Flying WyvernKing of the Skies
The apex flying wyvern of the series. Immune to Fire; weak to Thunder (head, wings) and Ice (head).
3-Second Read
- Aim here
- Head — 55 slash
- Best element
- water (peak 25)
- Best damage type
- Slash (cutting) — avg 46.7
Elemental Weaknesses
thunder★★★ice★★★water★★★dragon★★★
Inflicted Ailments
fireblight
Hitzone Values
| Hitzone Part | Slash (斩) | Blunt (打) | Shot (弹) | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 55 | 50 | 45 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Neck | 35 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Wings | 40 | 30 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Forelegs | 35 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Belly | 30 | 35 | 30 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Back | 30 | 30 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tail | 45 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Values of 45 or higher trigger Weakness Exploit and are highlighted in green.
Where to Find It
Primary locale: Scarlet Forest
Scarlet ForestWindward PlainsRuins of Wyveria
Matchup Guide — Best Weapons
| Weapon | Damage type | Avg best-3 | Best part | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sword | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Long Sword | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Charge Blade | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Sword & Shield | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Dual Blades | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Lance | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Gunlance | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Switch Axe | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Insect Glaive | slash | 46.7 | Head (55) | strong |
| Hammer | blunt | 41.7 | Head (50) | tough |
| Hunting Horn | blunt | 41.7 | Head (50) | tough |
| Bow | shot | 38.3 | Head (45) | tough |
| Light Bowgun | shot | 38.3 | Head (45) | tough |
| Heavy Bowgun | shot | 38.3 | Head (45) | tough |
Severable: Tail — requires cutting damage.
Breakable Parts & Rewards
| Part | Condition | Reward | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Accumulated damage x2 | Rathalos Hardhorn | 75% |
| Wings (L/R) | Accumulated damage x1 | Rathalos Wing | 65% |
| Tail | Sever (slash only) | Rathalos Tail | 80% |
Material Drop Rates
- Rathalos Ruby (R8) — best route: 8% via capture
- Rathalos Medulla (R7) — best route: 12% via capture
- Rathalos Reverse Scale (R7) — best route: 7% via capture
| Material | Rarity | Carve | Capture | Break | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathalos Scale | R4 | 28% | 25% | 15% | 30% |
| Rathalos Shell | R6 | 35% | 30% | 20% | 22% |
| Rathalos Wing | R6 | 20% | 65% | 18% | 15% |
| Rathalos Marrow | R5 | 10% | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Rathalos Medulla | R7 | 8% | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Inferno Sac | R4 | 15% | 18% | 25% | 20% |
| Rathalos Reverse Scale | R7 | 3% | 7% | 5% | 2% |
| Rathalos Ruby | R8 | 2% | 8% | 4% | 1% |
Rathalos Weakness FAQ
- What is Rathalos weak to in Monster Hunter Wilds?
- Water is the strongest elemental option, averaging 20 per hitzone and peaking at 25 on the wings. Physically it is softest to slash (cutting), averaging 46.7 across the best 3 hitzones.
- What is the best weapon against Rathalos?
- The three strongest matchups by raw hitzone average are Great Sword, Long Sword, Charge Blade. Great Sword leads because Slash (cutting) averages 46.7 across the best 3 hitzones, peaking at 55 on the head.
- Where should I aim to deal the most damage to Rathalos?
- Aim at the head: it has a 55 slash hitzone, the highest single value on this monster. Anything at or above 45 also triggers Weakness Exploit.
- Can you sever Rathalos's tail?
- Yes — the tail can be severed, but only with cutting damage. Bring a Slash weapon if you need the tail material.
- What is the fastest way to farm Rathalos Ruby?
- The highest recorded rate is 8% via capture (rarity 8). Combine it with target rewards to shorten the grind.