Rathian

Rathian
リオレイア(Rioreia)
English Name	Rathian
English Title	Female Fire Wyvern
Japanese Title	雌火竜
Chinese Name	雌火龙
Korean Name	리오레이아
Korean Title	자화룡
General Information
Monster Class	Flying Wyvern
Elements	Fire
Ailments	Fireblight (3rd Gen onwards) Poison
Weakest to	Dragon Thunder
Habitat	Old Swamp, Forest and Hills, Jungle, Desert, Swamp, Great Forest, Great Forest Peak, Tower Summit, Deserted Island, Sandy Plains, Flooded Forest, Misty Peaks, Ancestral Steppe, Primal Forest, Heaven's Mount, Dunes, Everwood, Jurassic Frontier, Verdant Hills, Marshlands, Tower 3, Ruined Pinnacle, Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Guiding Lands, Gorge, Highland, Fortress Ruins, Dawnwind Valley, Ancestral Tomb, Moonlands
Size	2303.8 1151.9
Related Monsters	Dreadqueen Rathian, Scorching Heat Rathian, Conflagration Rathian, Pink Rathian, Gold Rathian, Rathalos
Generation	First

Rathian is a Flying Wyvern introduced in Monster Hunter.

Physiology

Rathian is a medium-sized true flying wyvern similar in looks to her male counterpart, Rathalos. Her hide is a dull, muted green in contrast to the Rathalos's deep red, and her lower mandible features a long, protruding chin spike. Her upper back and wingtips are covered in a moss-like fur not seen on the Rathalos, and while her clubbed tail lacks bony spikes, it makes up for this with the presence of sharp and highly poisonous needles, which she can use to poison foes upon contact.

Abilities

Rathian, like her mate, can generate flaming projectiles from her mouth. She is notably more proficient in the use of this weapon however, as she is commonly seen releasing multiple blasts at once. In addition, she is capable of charging up and releasing a more potent fire blast which can ignite a swath of ground in front of her. She can use the poisonous barbs on her tail club to inflict blunt-force, toxic wounds on foes, even if her tail was cut off. Her powerful legs allow her to run at high speeds, making her easily capable of chasing down most prey. Like the Rathalos, her vision is very keen, so Flash Bombs are useful in combat.

Behavior

Rathian is very territorial, choosing to patrol from ground while her Rathalos mate patrols from the sky. She will become very aggressive to potential threats, especially when in close proximity to her nest and young.

Habitat

Rathians can survive in almost any territory, but prefers areas with average temperature for nesting. As a result, she is known to be encountered in a large variety of areas such as the Jungle, Sandy Plains, and Primal Forest.

Other Non-Subspecies Forms

Dreadqueen Rathian

Main Article: Dreadqueen Rathian

A Deviant of Rathian first appearing in Monster Hunter Generations.

Hard Core (HC) Rathian

HC Rathian has purple-tinged wing claws and more spikes on her tail, as well as some new behavior; for example, tossing rocks during a tail spin.

Conflagration Rathian

Main Article: Conflagration Rathian

A Variant of Rathian that appears in Monster Hunter Online.

Scorching Heat Rathian

Main Article: Scorching Heat Rathian

A Variant of Rathian first appearing in Monster Hunter Explore.

Game Appearances

Chronological Appearances First US / EU Appearance: First JP Appearance: Latest Appearance: (2004) (2004) (2018) Main Series Monster Hunter Monster Hunter G Monster Hunter Portable / Monster Hunter Freedom Monster Hunter 2 Monster Hunter Portable 2nd / Monster Hunter Freedom 2 Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Monster Hunter 3 Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Monster Hunter 3 G / Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Monster Hunter 4 Monster Hunter 4 G / Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Monster Hunter X / Monster Hunter Generations Monster Hunter XX Monster Hunter: World Frontier Series Monster Hunter Frontier Season 1.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 2.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 3.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 4.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 5.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 6.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 7.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 8.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 9.0 Monster Hunter Frontier Season 10 Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.1 Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.2 Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.3 Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.4 Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.5 Monster Hunter Frontier G1 Monster Hunter Frontier G2 Monster Hunter Frontier G3 Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine Monster Hunter Frontier G5 Monster Hunter Frontier G6 Monster Hunter Frontier G7 Monster Hunter Frontier G8 Monster Hunter Frontier G9 Monster Hunter Frontier G9.1 Monster Hunter Frontier G10 Monster Hunter Frontier Z Spin-Offs Monster Hunter Online Monster Hunter Explore Monster Hunter Stories Monster Hunter Spirits

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Female version of the Rathalos wyvern. Unlike its male counterpart, it usually patrols its territory from the ground. Its tail spikes are filled with poison. Monster Hunter 3 Fire-breathing female wyverns, also known as "Queens of the Land." With powerful legs and poison-secreting tails, they hunt mainly on the ground. Sometimes seen preying as a couple, Rathian cooperate well with Rathalos. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd 陸の女王の異名を持つ “雌火竜” 。地上を中心とした狩りを行うため、大地を駆ける優れた脚力と、獲物を仕留める猛毒を含んだ尾を持つ。つがいで狩りをする様子も目撃されており、その際にはお互いに連携を取るかのような行動を見せるという。 Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Fire-breathing female wyverns, also known as the "Queens of the Land". With powerful legs and poison-secreting tails, they hunt mainly on the ground. Sometimes seen preying as a couple, Rathian cooperate well with Rathalos. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★ Monster Hunter 4 陸の女王の異名を持つ”雌火竜”。 地上を中心とした狩りを行うため、大地を駆ける優れた脚力と、獲物を仕留める猛毒を含んだ尾を持つ。 つがいで狩りをする様子も目撃されており、その際にはお互いに連携を取るかのような行動を見せるという。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★ Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Fire-breathing female wyverns, also known as the "Queens of the Land". With powerful legs and poison-secreting tails, they hunt mainly on the ground. Sometimes seen preying as a couple, Rathians and Rathalos cooperate well. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★ Monster Hunter Generations Fire-breathing female wyverns, also known as the "Queens of the Land". With powerful legs and poison-secreting tails, they hunt mainly on the ground. Sometimes seen preying as a couple, Rathians and Rathalos cooperate well. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★ Monster Hunter World Wyverns known as the "Queens of the Land." Terrestrial predators, they overpower prey with their venomous tails and powerful legs. Monster Hunter Stories Female Flying Wyverns dubbed Queens of the Land. Possess powerful legs, and deadly, poisonous tails. Monster Hunter Frontier G (?) Monster Hunter Online 龙盘目，兽脚亚目，甲壳龙下目，飞龙上科。肉食类。比起善于飞行的雄性来说更擅长奔走，和雄性一样有着剧毒的尾刺、火焰喷吐，在繁殖期间危险性比平时强上数倍。 Threat Level (危険度): !!!!!

Breakable Parts

• Head
• Tail (Sever)
• Wings (x2)

Head

Tail (Sever)

Wings (x2)

Elemental/Status Effectiveness

Monster Hunter 3

Element Damage Hitzone Head 0 15 20 15 35 Neck 0 10 15 10 20 Back 15 10 15 10 25 Stomach 0 5 20 5 10 Tail 0 5 10 5 25 Wing 0 10 15 10 20 Foot 0 5 10 5 10 Average 0 10 15 10 20

Status Effect Poison Paralysis Sleep Fatigue Knockout Initial Tolerance 180 180 180 180 150 Tolerance Inc. (max) +100 (580) +110 (620) +100 (580) +75 (480) +100 (550) Tolerance Recovery 5 / 10 sec 5 / 10 sec 5 / 10 sec 5 / 10 sec 5 / 10 sec Duration 60 sec 10 sec 30 sec --- --- Damage 150 + 5 --- --- 200 ---

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

Information taken from mhp3rd.net

Hitzone	Cut. D.	Imp. D.	Shot D.
Head	90	80	70	0	15	20	15	35
Neck	40	40	40	0	10	15	10	20
Back	25	30	30	15	10	15	10	25
Stomach	60	55	45	0	5	20	5	10
Tail	30	30	25	0	5	10	5	25
Wings	25	20	25	0	10	15	10	20
Legs	44	40	45	0	5	10	5	10

Item Effectiveness

Item Effect
Item Name	Able	Effectiveness	Duration		Notes
			1st time	2nd time
Pitfall Trap	✔	★★★
Shock Trap	✔	★★★
Flash Bomb	✔	★★★			Only works if monster is facing the flash bomb when it goes off. Also works to free a pinned hunter.
Sonic Bomb	x	☆☆☆
Dung Bomb	✔	★★★			Used to get out of pin attack.
Meat	✔	★☆☆			Only works when monster has not noticed the hunter.

Monster Hunter World

Element	Effectiveness	Status	Effectiveness
Fire	✖	Poison	★
Water	★	Sleep	★★
Thunder	★★	Paralysis	★★
Ice	★	Blast	★
Dragon	★★★	Stun	★★★

Damage Effectiveness

For the damage formula (how it's calculated), hitzone charts, Rathian info and more click the following links: Monster Hunter 3 Damage Formula or Monster Hunter 3 Hitzone Charts. Images created by Inkoseh.

MH4U Breakable Parts

Head (x1)

Right Wing (x1)

Left Wing (x1)

Back (x1)

Tail (Sever)

Notes

• General
• MH3
• MH4U
• MHW
• Frontier
• MHO

General Notes

• Rathian actually has a higher base health than Rathalos. However, their resulting health is also calculated by the amount of stars a quest has. This means that the Rathalos will have more health in his own quests (his quests have more stars than Rathian's), but when together Rathian will have more health in the "Double Trouble" and "Mating Season" quests.
• When Rathian is low on stamina, her fire breath fails. However, those that are too close to her mouth can still be hurt from the flame. She also stumbles after a charge.
• Rathian's tail attacks will cause the poison status. The attacks that cause this are, by taking a few steps back then jumping into the air in a flip or going directly into the flip while she is in the air.
  • Even when her tail has been severed, Rathian's back flip attack can still poison hunters.
  • Occasionally, she can poison other monsters in the area with the tail flip. Rathalos can also do this with his claws.
• Rathian is capable of doing an aerial roar like Rathalos, although it is very rare due to her being on the ground most of the time.
• Rathian's roar requires Earplugs to block.
• Rathian and Rathalos will always go after hunters that are carrying their eggs.
• Rathian's body structure seems to be thicker than Rathalos in 3rd and 4th gen.

Monster Hunter 3

• Rathian's design and color has changed.
• A Rathian can be called by a Qurupeco, either in the Deserted Island or Sandy Plains.
• When a Rathian attacks an Aptonoth, Gargwa, or Slagtoth to feed, it sometimes drops a shiny.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

• Her back can now be broken.
• It can be infected by the Frenzy Virus.
• Rathian has gained the ability to do aerial sweeps, similar to Rathalos.
• In G rank it can use three new attacks:
  • A side bite immediately followed by a tail whip.
  • It does a fake out limp ending in a tail flip.
  • A running charge chained into a backflip.
• Rathian no longer vocalizes after a backflip.

Monster Hunter: World

• When her tail is severed, she no longer inflicts poison with backflip.

Monster Hunter Frontier

• Rathian can be a pet.
• HC Rathian's roar requires HG Earplugs to block.

Monster Hunter Online

• This monster is unlocked at Level 53.
• Rathian's head and each wing can be wounded, and its tail can be severed.