Rathalos
Flying Wyvern · Ver. 1.042 ·
Flying WyvernWeakest to
Dragon
Base HP
4,500
Before quest scaling
Softest part
Head
65% raw
Locale
Oilwell Basin
+ 2 more
Flying Wyvern
Rathalos is weakest to Dragon (1★). Its softest parts are Head (65% raw), Hide (65% raw), Left Wing (48% raw).
Fearsome wyverns known as "Kings of the Skies." Armed with powerful poison claws, they use their aerial prowess to descend on prey from above.
Data verified · Ver. 1.042 · Source: wilds.mhdb.io · Base HP 4,500
What is Rathalos weak to?
Elements
- Fire—
- Water—
- Thunder—
- Ice—
- Dragon1★ (1 out of 3)
Status and effects
- Paralysis2★ (2 out of 3)
- Sleep2★ (2 out of 3)
- Blast2★ (2 out of 3)
- Poison1★ (1 out of 3)
- Flash1★ (1 out of 3)
- Stun1★ (1 out of 3)
- Exhaust1★ (1 out of 3)
Resists Fire, Noise.
Where to hit Rathalos: hitzones
Rathalos's weakest hitzone is the Head: 65 slash, 70 blunt and 60 shot (Ver. 1.042). 4 of its 9 hitzones reach 45% raw or more.
Damage multipliers per part. Higher is better; parts at 45% raw or more are weak points for Weakness Exploit and Focus Strikes.
Swipe the table for elements, stun and part HP →
| Part | Slash | Blunt | Shot | fir (Fire) | wat (Water) | thu (Thunder) | ice (Ice) | dra (Dragon) | Stun | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck | 35 | 40 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 500 |
| Left Wingweak | 55 | 50 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 520 |
| Headweak | 65 | 70 | 60 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 30 | 100 | 500 |
| Right Leg | 45 | 45 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 300 |
| Hideweak | 65 | 70 | 60 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 30 | 100 | — |
| Right Wingweak | 55 | 50 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 520 |
| Left Leg | 45 | 45 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 300 |
| Torso | 25 | 25 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 300 |
| Tail | 45 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 520 |
How to hunt Rathalos
As Kings of the Skies, Rathalos will attack with a variety of aerial strikes. A bright flash should be enough to disorient them and bring them down. When Rathalos are in trouble, their Rathian mates may swoop in to help, so be sure to have dung pods and large dung pods at the ready.
Fearsome male wyverns known as the "Kings of the Skies." Alongside the Rathian, they stake out a wide territory around their nests, and it is the male's role to watch from above. Armed with powerful poisonous claws and fiery breath, Rathalos use their aerial prowess to descend on invaders.
Rathalos drops and rewards
Low rank
No low rank drops recorded.
High rank11 items
Quest reward21% Tail carve13% Carve11% Quest reward10% Quest reward8% | |
Tail carve (rotten)60% Wound destroyed50% Carve (rotten)40% Carve30% Quest reward23% Quest reward20% | |
Wound destroyed50% Carve (rotten)30% Carve23% Quest reward23% Quest reward20% | |
Broken part (Left Wing)100% Broken part (Right Wing)100% Quest reward33% Carve18% Quest reward16% Quest reward15% | |
Tail carve80% Tail carve (rotten)40% Quest reward21% Carve13% Quest reward10% Quest reward8% | |
Quest reward100% Tail carve7% Quest reward7% Carve5% Quest reward3% Quest reward3% | |
Quest reward8% | |
Carve (rotten)30% Quest reward ×218% Quest reward18% Quest reward15% | |
R6Wyverian Bloodstone (S) | Tempered wound45% |
R7Wyverian Bloodstone | Tempered wound35% |
R7Wyverian Bloodstone (L) | Tempered wound20% |
At a glance
- Species
- Flying Wyvern
- Locales
- Oilwell Basin, Scarlet Forest, Ruins of Wyveria
- Base HP
- 4,500
- Size
- 1704 (gold crown ≥ 2096)
- Variants
- Tempered Rathalos
Same locale
Plan the hunt
Rathalos FAQ
What is Rathalos weak to in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Rathalos is weakest to Dragon (1★). Its softest parts are Head (65% raw), Hide (65% raw), Left Wing (48% raw).
Which status effects work on Rathalos?
Paralysis (2★), Sleep (2★), Blast (2★), Poison (1★). Flash, Stun, Exhaust also work.
Where do you find Rathalos?
Rathalos appears in Oilwell Basin and Scarlet Forest and Ruins of Wyveria.
Can you stun Rathalos?
Yes. Blunt attacks on the head build stun (100% stun hitzone); the head takes 70% blunt and 65% slash damage.
Does Rathalos have a tempered or arch-tempered version?
Yes: Tempered Rathalos. Tempered versions share the same weaknesses with more health; Arch-tempered hunts add new moves and require HR100+.