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Rarity 4 · Low Rank

Guardian Rathalos Armor set

R4 Data verified · Ver. 1.042 · 5 pieces · Source: wilds.mhdb.io

Guardian Rathalos is a full five-piece rarity 4 low rank armor set with 130 base defense (200 fully upgraded), granting Intimidator 3 and Weakness Exploit 3. Its set bonus, Rathalos's Flare, unlocks Scorcher I at 2 pieces and Scorcher II at 4 pieces.

Skills across the set: Intimidator 3, Weakness Exploit 3. Decoration slots: 1-1-1-1. Forged from Guardian Rathalos and Guardian Arkveld materials for 4,000 z.

Set bonus

Rathalos's Flare

Set bonus5 of 5 pieces carry it
  1. 2 piecesScorcher I — Chance to deal additional fire damage after landing an attack.
  2. 4 piecesScorcher II — Increases additional fire damage after landing an attack.

α, β and γ pieces of Guardian Rathalos all count, and so does a Gogma Artian weapon rolled with Rathalos's Flare.

Guardian's Pulse

Group bonus5 of 5 pieces carry it
  1. 3 piecesWylk Burst — Increases recovery speed of stamina and red gauge when near Wylkrystals.

Shared withGuardian Rathalos α

Pieces

Skills of the full set

Intimidator

Lv 3 / 3UtilityHead · Chest · Waist

Prevents monsters from engaging you even if you've been spotted.

Already at its maximum level.Other sets with Intimidator →

Weakness Exploit

Lv 3 / 5AttackHead · Arms · Legs

Attacks that hit weak points gain affinity +15%, with an extra 10% on wounds.

Top up withTenderizer JewelOther sets with Weakness Exploit →

Materials for the full set

Forge all 5 pieces

4,000 z

Guardian Rathalos Scale ×6Guardian Rathalos Shell ×5Guardian Rathalos Webbing ×3Guardian Rathalos Tail ×2G. Rathalos Certificate ×1Guardian Rathalos Plate ×1Guardian Scale ×1

HuntGuardian Rathalos →Guardian Arkveld →

Guardian Rathalos αR6 · High Rank · 240→400 defWeakness Exploit 5, Intimidator 3, Survival Expert 3Guardian Rathalos βR6 · High Rank · 240→400 defWeakness Exploit 4, Windproof 2, Intimidator 1Analytic E.Y.E. αR8 · High Rank · 66→86 defWeakness Exploit 2Blessed Waistchain αR8 · High Rank · 66→86 defConstitution 4, Divine Blessing 3Rathalos αR6 · High Rank · 240→400 defAdrenaline Rush 5, Evade Window 5, Constitution 4Rathalos βR6 · High Rank · 240→400 defAdrenaline Rush 4, Constitution 3, Evade Window 3

Builds wearing Guardian Rathalos

FAQ · 3 questions

Guardian Rathalos FAQ

What skills does Guardian Rathalos armor give?

Guardian Rathalos gives Intimidator 3 (max) and Weakness Exploit 3 across its 5 pieces. Its set bonus Rathalos's Flare unlocks Scorcher I at 2 pieces and Scorcher II at 4 pieces; 5 of its pieces carry the bonus, so 4 pieces of this set alone reach Scorcher II. The group bonus Guardian's Pulse (Wylk Burst) needs 3 pieces from any of the 2 sets that share it.

How do you craft Guardian Rathalos armor?

Forging the full Guardian Rathalos set costs 4,000 z and Guardian Rathalos Scale ×6, Guardian Rathalos Shell ×5, Guardian Rathalos Webbing ×3, Guardian Rathalos Tail ×2, G. Rathalos Certificate ×1 and Guardian Rathalos Plate ×1 plus 1 more materials. Hunt Guardian Rathalos and Guardian Arkveld in low rank for the monster parts; the rest is mined, gathered or bought. Each piece is forged separately at the Smithy under Low Rank.

What is the difference between Guardian Rathalos α and Guardian Rathalos β?

Guardian Rathalos α carries 14 skill levels and 7 decoration slots (2-1-1-1-1-1-1); Guardian Rathalos β carries 7 skill levels and 10 slots (2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1). Defense (240→400), resistances, materials and the set bonus are identical, and α and β pieces mix freely towards the bonus. Pick α pieces for the skills they carry, β pieces where you would rather slot decorations of your own.