Rathalos are Flying Wyverns introduced that appear in Monster Hunter: World. These terrible wyverns are called the 'Kings of the Skies'. Together with Rathian, they stake wide territories centered around their nests. Rathalos descend on invaders from the sky, attacking with poison claws and breath of fire. Rathalos can be found in the Ancient Forest. Their materials can be used to craft the Rathalos Armor Set.
Behavior and Abilities
Like most true flying wyverns, Rathalos possesses the cunning, speed, and strength to fell almost any threat or prey they come across in the wild though they will rarely challenge anything larger than themselves outside of their territory. Rathalos are especially aggressive during mating season. After mating with a Rathian, Rathalos will patrol his territory from the skies, looking for any threats to attack and eliminate from his territory.
Rathalos will often stay airborne while attacking their prey. They can be brought back to the ground with Flash Bombs or Slinger shots. By attacking their wings, they will have a moment of vulnerability before they take flight again.
The Rathalos will engage in turf wars with the Anjanath and Deviljho in the Ancient Forest]]. Rathalos will not engage in combat with the Rathian or Pink Rathian.
Hunt Details
Rathalos appear as a target in the following quests:
- A Fiery Throne Atop the Forest
- When Desire Becomes an Obsession
- Redefining the Power Couple
- Rathalos Rematch
- The Red and Blue Crew
- Special Arena: HR Rathalos
- The White Winds of the New World
Element/Status Effectiveness
| Element | Effectiveness | Status | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | ✖ | Poison | ★ |
| Water | ★ | Sleep | ★★ |
| Thunder | ★★ | Paralysis | ★★ |
| Ice | ★ | Blast | ★ |
| Dragon | ★★★ | Stun | ★★ |
Monster Materials
| Item Name | Rarity | Value | Description |
 火竜の鱗 |
4 | 590z | Rathalos material. Mostly obtained by carving. Broadly used for many purposes. |
火竜の上鱗 |
6 | 1250z | Rare Rathalos material. Mostly obtained by carving. Broadly used for many purposes. |
 火竜の甲殻 |
4 | 840z | Rathalos material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Solid, used to craft gear. |
火竜の堅殻 |
6 | 1850z | Rare Rathalos material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Solid, used to craft gear. |
 火竜の翼膜 |
4 | 1180z | Rathalos material. Obtained by breaking its wings. Supple, used to craft gear. |
 火竜の翼 |
6 | 2500z | Rare Rathalos material. Obtained by breaking its wings. Supple, used to craft gear. |
火竜の尻尾 |
4 | 1270z | Rathalos material. Obtained by carving its severed tail. Compatible with fire element. |
 火竜の翼爪 |
4 | 1090z | Material from Rathian and Rathalos. Obtained by breaking its wings. Sharp, used in many weapons. |
火竜の骨髄 |
4 | 1360z | Rathalos material. Obtained by carving. Grants fire element properties. |
火竜の延髄 |
6 | 2600z | Rare Rathalos material. Obtained by carving. Grants fire element properties. |
火竜の逆鱗 |
5 | 3000z | Rathalos material. A valuable find, used to fortify gear. Said to be quite hard to come by. |
 火竜の紅玉 |
7 | 7200z | A rare gem said to have formed within Rathalos tissue. Almost too nice to use. |
Equipment
For more information, see Rathalos Equipment
Rathalos materials can be used to craft three different armor sets: Rathalos Armor Rathalos α Armor and Rathalos β Armor.
The following is a complete weapon list for Nergigante weapons:
| Great Sword: | Long Sword: |
| Sword & Shield: | Gunlance: |
| Lance: | Switch Axe: |
| Charge Blade: | Insect Glaive: |
| Light Bowgun: | Bow: |
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