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This is a hunting guide for Rathian, a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) and the Sunbreak DLC. Read on to learn Rathian's weaknesses, forgeable weapons, forgeable armor, drops, and attack patterns for Master Rank!
Rathian Guide | Apex Rathian Guide | Gold Rathian Guide | Rathian Weapons | Rathian Armor |
List of Contents
Rathian リオレイア |
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Type | Flying Wyvern | Previous Games | All MH games |
Threat Level | 4/10 | Rampage Type | Stalker |
Major Weakness | Other Weakness | ||
Blight / Elemental Damage | Abnormal Status | ||
Characteristics | |||
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 and Rathalos cooperate well. |
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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The Queen's Garden (Key Quest) |
Rathian
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Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" |
Master Rank Rathian is unlocked after completing the M★2 Urgent Quest Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins and reaching MR 2 in the Sunbreak expansion.
MR Grinding Guide:
How to Get from MR 6 to MR 100 Fast
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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Charmed by a Queen
(Key Quest) |
Rathian
|
Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp" |
High Rank Rathian is unlocked after finishing the Urgent Quest The Restless Swamp and reaching HR 5.
Hunter Rank Farm Guide:
How to Get from HR 7 to HR 100 Fast
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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The Path to Royalty
(Key Quest) |
Rathian
|
Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer" |
Low Rank Rathian is unlocked after finishing the ★2 Hub Quest Dead Ringer.
44 | 44 | 36 | 0 |
6 | 11 | 6 | 21 |
Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.
Part | |||
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Head | 70 | 75 | 65 |
Neck | 40 | 45 | 35 |
Torso | 35 | 30 | 25 |
Back | 35 | 30 | 25 |
Wing | 45 | 45 | 35 |
Leg | 40 | 40 | 35 |
Tail | 45 | 40 | 35 |
Overall | 44 | 44 | 36 |
Part | |||||
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Head | 0 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 30 |
Neck | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
Torso | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
Back | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
Wing | 0 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Leg | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
Tail | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
Overall | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 21 |
Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.
The strong venom in her tail, along with the wide reach of her sweeping attacks, makes maneuvering around the Rathian a dangerous feat. Cutting off her tail can give you quite a bit more breathing room.
Status Effect Vulnerabilities
Poison | Stun | Paralysis | Sleep |
---|---|---|---|
-- | ★ | ★ | ★ |
Blast | Exhaust | Fireblight | Waterblight |
-- | ★ | ★ | ★ |
Thunderblight | Iceblight | ||
★★ | ★ |
If an ailment has more stars it means that it has better effectiveness.
Item Vulnerabilities
Pitfall Trap | Shock Trap | Flash Bomb |
---|---|---|
◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
Sonic Bomb | Meat Effects | Dung Bomb |
✕ | ◯ | ◯ |
◯ = Vulnerable; ✕ = Fully Resistant; ▲ = Situational
Monster Part | Extract |
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Head | |
Neck | |
Torso | |
Back | |
Wing | |
Leg | |
Tail |
Red = Attack Increase, White = Movement Boost, Orange = Anti-knockback When Attacking
Map | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Rest Area |
---|---|---|---|
Shrine Ruins | 7 | 1 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 11 / 12 | 11 |
Sandy Plains | 3 / 10 | 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 | 2 |
Flooded Forest | 11 | 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 | 13 |
Lava Caverns | 14 | 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 9 / 12 / 13 / 14 | 12 |
Infernal Springs | - | - | - |
Jungle | 1 / 3 / 6 | 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 | 7 |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
---|---|---|
Anomaly Quest | A★3 | Anomaly Research: Rathian |
Follower Quest | M★2 | An Audience With the Queen |
Hub Quest | M★2 | Shrine Ruined (Key Quest) |
Hub Quest | M★2 | The Queen's Garden (Key Quest) |
Hub Quest | M★2 | A Dangerous Dare |
Support Survey | M★2 | Operation Rathian |
Hub Quest | M★3 | In His Master's Footsteps |
Hub Quest | M★3 | The Mother of All Medicines!? |
Hub Quest | M★3 | Tempering the Fierce |
Event Quest | M★4 | Forbidden Waltz |
Hub Quest | M★4 | Pincers Versus Pyro (Key Quest) |
Support Survey | M★5 | Operation Fire Dweller |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
---|---|---|
Hub Quest | ★5 | Learn the Lance |
Hub Quest | ★5 | Charmed by a Queen (Key Quest) |
Hub Quest | ★6 | Dissect the Dual Blades |
Event Quest | ★7 | Rampage: Kamura Night Hunt |
Event Quest | ★7 | Kunai Ask You a Favor? |
Event Quest | ★7 | Princesses' Banquet |
Hub Quest | ★7 | A Blaze Among Beasts |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
---|---|---|
Hub Quest | ★2 | Fried and Baptized |
Hub Quest | ★2 | The Path to Royalty (Key Quest) |
Village Quest | ★3 | Special License Quest 1 |
Village Quest | ★4 | The Queen's Procession (Key Quest) |
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Rathian will take time to refocus after every somersault and fire breath attack. Use this short opportunity to get some hits in.
Do take note that there is a chance for Rathian to do two somersault attacks consecutively, so stay vigilant!
Rathian's weakness is found in the head but it also holds the most danger! Only try to hit its head when there is a safe opening.
Rathian's poisonous tail is the reason why its Somersault attack is incredibly deadly. Severing the tail with cutting weapons such as the Long Sword, Charge Blade, and Dual Blades can make the hunt a lot easier!
When Rathian falls, it will be open for attacks for quite a while. To do this, hit its feet multiple times until it trips!
It is possible to play safely against a Rathian when you attack it near its tail. You will be able to see its dangerous somersault attack and tailspin attacks while at the same time being safe from fire breath attacks!
It is recommended to throw Flash Bombs whenever Rathian is flying to bring it crashing down the ground. While airborne, hunters with melee weapons may have a hard time attacking Rathian, so forcing it to come down is advisable.
Additionally, Rathian will be vulnerable for a short period of time upon crashing, so take the chance to attack with all your might!
The Rathian is weakest against Thunder and Dragon element attacks, weapons, and tools. It is ideal to aim for its head as a weak point but prioritizing the removal of its poisonous tail is also an option.
Apart from its attacks in Low and High Rank quests, Rathian uses the following moves in Master Rank.
In addition to the new charge attack combos, Rathian had also received a boost in its movement speed for Master Rank! The moves are noticeably quicker, so watch out!
Name | Description |
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Charge Attack Combos | Rathian mixes up its charge attacks with its other devastating moves. |
Master Rank Rathian likes to perform charging combos when faced in Master Rank hunts. It usually stays stationary for a moment before performing the combos.
Charge Attack Combos Variations |
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Charge Attack to Fire Ball: This combo sees Rathian charge at the hunter and then finishes with a fireball breath attack. Hunters should wirefall to safety when hit, so you're safe from the final fireball attack. Rathian usually performs this attack when is not enraged. |
Charge Attack to Somersault: This new move combo allows Rathian to get close to a Hunter and punish them with its poison tail attack. First, it will charge at the hunter and then fly up. It will then approach a target then quickly execute its signature poison tail attack. This combo usually happens when Rathian is enraged. |
Charge Attack to Glide: Rathian charges at hunters, jumps up to fly, and turns around to execute its glide attack. Try rolling away from Rathian's line of path to avoid getting hit by its second move! |
Rathian uses the following attacks in Low and High Rank quests.
Name | Description |
---|---|
Fire Breath Attack | Rathian spews fireballs from its mouth. |
Somersault | Vertical tail spin attack and induces poison when hit |
Tail Spin | Two consecutive horizontal tail spin attack, 180° sweep at a time |
Rush Attack | Three consecutive rush attacks with a huge hitbox |
Glide Attack | Flies low while dashing towards the hunter |
Bite Attack | A typical bite attack that can flinch hunters |
Rathian has the ability to spit out fire from its mouth. This attack has variations.
Fire Breath Attack Variations |
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Straight Fire Breath: Rathian spits out a breathe of flame directly in front of it. The fire lingers on the spot it drops to, so make sure to avoid getting hit by it. Simply dodging to the left or right can save you the trouble of being burned. |
Triple Fire Breathe: Rathian can shoot fire projectiles from its mouth. In its regular state, it shoots only one fireball. When enraged, it will shoot three in a row. Rathian is vulnerable when during and after using the move which gives ample time for you to attack. |
Somersault Attack Information |
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Somersault: The Rathian has a unique way of utilizing its poisonous tail. It will somersault close to the player, assaulting the player with its tail in a circular whiplash. You must avoid this attack as it causes significant and lingering poison damage. Stock up on some Antidotes or Herbal Medicines if you wish to go toe-to-toe with the Queen of the Land! |
Tail Spin Attack Information |
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Tail Spin: The Rathian clears the area behind it with its tail doing a 180° sweep, pausing for a moment before doing the second one. This attack is easily avoidable and opens the Rathian to be attacked since the Rathian uses large motions, making it very predictable. Just leave the range of the sweeps and punish this monster. |
Rush Attack Information |
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Rush Attacks: These consecutive rush attacks have a deceptively large hitbox so try evading as much as possible. It is advisable to sheathe your weapon and evade while running instead of counterattacking because Rathian usually chains this to another attack! |
Glide Attack Information |
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Glide Attack: The Rathian rises to the air and glides towards its target, attempting to knock it off its feet. Similar to the Tail Spin, this attack has the Rathian use its entire body. Attacking in a large motion, dodging this attack is as easy as Wirebug dashing left or right. |
Bite Attack Information |
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Bite Attack: The Rathalos's bite attack is similar to the bite attack of the other monsters as it knocks you off your feet when hit. The bite itself isn't devastating but being knocked off your feet leaves you defnseless. After the bite, the Rathian can rush you or hurl fire balls at you. Make sure to recover quickly with your Wirebug! |
Rathian Cortex [27%] Conflagrant Sac [18%] Rathian Weave [15%] Rathian Shard [14%] Monster Toughbone [12%] Rathian Surspike [7%] Rathian Ruby [5%] Rathian Mantle [2%] |
Rathian Cortex [28%] Conflagrant Sac [21%] Rath Wingripper [17%] Rathian Shard [14% (x2)] Rath Medulla [10%] Rathian Ruby [7%] Rathian Mantle [3%] |
Rath Wingripper [80% (Wing)] Rathian Surspike [70% (Back)] Rathian Shard [60% (Head)] Afflicted Scale [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Scale+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Shard [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Rathian Cortex [30% (Head), 24% (Back)] Rathian Weave [20% (Wing)] Rathian Ruby [7% (Head), 4% (Back)] Rathian Mantle [3% (Head), 2% (Back)] |
Rathian Shard [41% (Body), 33% (Tail)] Afflicted Scale [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Scale+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Shard [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Rathian Cortex [30% (Body)] Conflagrant Sac [17% (Body)] Rath Medulla [15% (Tail)] Rathian Ruby [5% (Body), 7% (Tail)] Rathian Surspike [5% (Body), 42% (Tail)] Rathian Mantle [3% (Tail), 2% (Body)] |
Rathian Carapace [31%] Inferno Sac [18%] Rathian Scale+ [14%] Rathian Webbing [12% (x2)] Monster Keenbone [12%] Rathian Spike+ [7%] Rathian Plate [5%] Rathian Ruby [1%] |
Rathian Carapace [25%] Inferno Sac [20%] Rath Wingtalon+ [13%] Rath Marrow [12%] Rathian Scale+ [12% (x2)] Rath Medulla [10%] Rathian Plate [5%] Rathian Ruby [3%] |
Rath Wingtalon+ [80% (Wing)] Rathian Spike+ [70% (Back)] Rathian Scale+ [60% (Head)] Rathian Carapace [30% (Head), 26% (Back)] Rathian Webbing [20% (Wing x2)] Rathian Plate [7% (Head), 3% (Back)] Rathian Ruby [3% (Head), 1% (Back)] |
Rathian Scale+ [43% (Body), 35% (Tail)] Rathian Carapace [31% (Body)] Inferno Sac [17% (Body)] Rath Marrow [10% (Tail)] Rath Medulla [7% (Tail)] Rathian Spike+ [5% (Body), 40% (Tail)] Rathian Ruby [3% (Tail), 1% (Body)] Rathian Plate [3% (Body) 5% (Tail)] |
Rathian Shell [28%] Rathian Webbing [19%] Flame Sac [17%] Rathian Scale [14% (x2)] Monster Bone L [13%] Rathian Spike [7%] Rathian Plate [2%] |
Rathian Shell [34%] Flame Sac [21%] Rathian Scale [16% (x2)] Rath Wingtalon [14%] Rath Marrow [12%] Rathian Plate [3%] |
Rath Wingtalon [80% (Wing x2)] Rathian Spike [70% (Back)] Rathian Scale [60% (Head)] Rathian Shell [36% (Head), 29% (Back)] Rathian Webbing [20% (Wing)] Rathian Plate [4% (Head), 1% (Back)] |
Rathian Scale [38% (Body), 50% (Tail)] Rathian Shell [26% (Body)] Rathian Webbing [17% (Body)] Flame Sac [13% (Body)] Rath Marrow [7% (Tail)] Rathian Spike [5% (Body), 40% (Tail)] Rathian Plate [1% (Body), 3% (Tail)] |
Rathian Shard [44%] Rathian Cortex [39%] Large Wyvern Tear [35%] Wyvern Tear [15%] Rath Wingripper [15%] Rathian Surspike [4%] Rathian Ruby [3%] Rathian Mantle [1%] |
Rathian Scale+ [42%, 44%] Rathian Carapace [39%] Large Wyvern Tear [30%] Wyvern Tear [20%] Rath Wingtalon+ [15%] Rathian Spike+ [4%, 1%] Rathian Plate [3%, 1%] Rathian Ruby [1%] |
Wyvern Tear [50%] Rathian Scale [45%, 45%] Rathian Shell [39%] Rath Wingtalon [15%] Rathian Spike [4%, 1%] Rathian Plate [1%] |
All Rathian Related Articles | ||
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Rathian Guide | Rathian Weapons | Rathian Armor |
Sunbreak Monster Lists | ||
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Sunbreak Monsters List | Monster Subspecies List | Sunbreak Small Monsters List |
MR6+ Monsters | |||||
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Gaismagorm (MR6) |
Furious Rajang (MR50) |
Scorned Magnamalo (MR100) |
Sunbreak Title Update 1 Monsters | |||
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Seething Bazelgeuse | Silver Rathalos | Gold Rathian | Lucent Nargacuga |
Sunbreak Title Update 2 Monsters | ||
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Flaming Espinas | Risen Chameleos | Violet Mizutsune |
Sunbreak Title Update 3 Monsters | ||
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Chaotic Gore Magala | Risen Kushala Daora | Risen Teostra |
Sunbreak Title Update 4 Monsters | |
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Velkhana | Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax |
Sunbreak Title Update 5 Monsters | |
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Amatsu | Risen Shagaru Magala |
Sunbreak Small Monsters | |||||
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Boggi | Ceanataur | Gowngoat | |||
Hermitaur | Hornetaur | Pyrantula | Vespoid | Velociprey |
Elder Dragons | |||||
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Narwa the Allmother | |||||
Wind Serpent Ibushi | Thunder Serpent Narwa | Crimson Glow Valstrax | |||
Chameleos | Kushala Daora | Teostra |
Apex Monsters | ||
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Apex Arzuros | Apex Rathian | Apex Mizutsune |
Apex Rathalos | Apex Diablos | Apex Zinogre |
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