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This is a hunting guide for Apex Rathalos, a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Read on to learn Apex Rathalos's weaknesses, forgeable weapons, forgeable armor, drops, and more!
Apex Rathalos Guide | Rathalos Guide | Silver Rathalos Guide |
List of Contents
Apex Rathalos ヌシ・リオレウス |
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Type | Flying Wyvern | ||
Threat Level | 9/10 | Rampage Type | Major Threat |
Major Weakness | Other Weakness | ||
Blight / Elemental Damage | Abnormal Status | ||
Characteristics | |||
A Rathalos so mighty, it was crowned an Apex. It is eternally possessed by wrath and terror, possibly due to the myriad wounds that cover its body. Its every breath releases flaming jets that singe the very air. The call of an Apex unleashes its tortured anger on nearby beasts, driving them into a frenzy. |
Apex Rathalos can only be encountered as an additional target monster in Anomaly Investigations starting at Level 161. Defeating it rewards a base of 280 Anomaly Research Points. Unlike most monsters in Master Rank, Apex Rathalos doesn't gain any new moves.
Anomaly Research Level:
How to Get Max Level Fast
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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The Fearsome Apex Rathalos |
Apex Rathalos
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Unlock Conditions: Complete an Apex Rathalos Rampage Quest and Reach HR 90 |
Once you update to Version 3.0, reach HR 90, and have fought Apex Rathalos in a Rampage at least once, you can take on Apex Rathalos in his own slay quest!
Apex Rathalos will start appearing in High Rank Rampages when you reach HR 8 after the 2.0 Update. Like all Rampage Quests, you can run Apex Rathalos rampage quests an unlimited number of times. Do note, however, that monsters appearing in Rampages are completely random so check the Quest Counter regularly!
Rampage Guide and Tips: How to Get S-Rank
35 | 35 | 22 | 1 |
6 | 12 | 6 | 16 |
Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.
Part | |||
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Head | 55 | 55 | 30 |
Neck | 38 | 38 | 20 |
Abdomen | 24 | 24 | 10 |
Back | 21 | 21 | 45 |
Wing | 30 | 45 | 10 |
Leg | 30 | 30 | 20 |
Tail | 45 | 35 | 20 |
Overall | 35 | 35 | 22 |
Part | |||||
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Head | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
Neck | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
Abdomen | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
Back | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
Wing | 0 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 25 |
Leg | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Tail | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Overall | 1 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 16 |
Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.
A Rathalos so mighty, it was crowned an Apex. It is eternally possessed by wrath and terror, possibly due to the myriad wounds that cover its body. Its every breath releases flaming jets that singe the very air. The call of an Apex unleashes its tortured anger on nearby beasts, driving them into a frenzy.
Status Effect Vulnerabilities
Poison | Stun | Paralysis | Sleep |
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-- | ★ | -- | -- |
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 |
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✕ | ✕ | ◯ |
Sonic Bomb | Meat Effects | Dung Bomb |
✕ | ✕ | ◯ |
◯ = Vulnerable; ✕ = Fully Resistant; ▲ = Situational
Defender Ticket 8's are useful as Talisman Melding materials and late game weapon Ramp-Up! An Apex Rathalos Rampage Quest is a great way to farm for them!
Map | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Rest Area |
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Lava Caverns | 9 / 11 / 12 | 2 / 3 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 | 12 |
Infernal Springs | - | - | - |
Shrine Ruins | 11 | 3 / 4 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 12 | 3 / 11 |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
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Event Quest | ★7 | Trouble in Paradise |
Event Quest | ★7 | Apex Rathalos Emergency |
Hub Quest | ★7 | The Fearsome Apex Rathalos |
Hub Quest | ★7 | Advanced: Those Crowned Apex |
No Quest in This Rank |
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Apex Rathalos survived hunter encounters because of its strong, fiery attacks. We suggest building around increasing your Fire Resistance using Fire Res jewels or eating dangos with Fire Res (Hi). Take note, reaching Fire Resistance 20+ grants you immunity against Fireblight!
Apex Rathalos will always fly in the air so gunners are recommended over blademasters. Gunner weapons are listed below:
Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | Bow |
Like a normal Rathalos, Apex Rathalos is very much susceptible to Flash Bombs while flying in the air. Use it to ground the King of the Skies!
If you're a Blademaster or a gunner with Sever ammo, aim for the tail. This effectively lowers Apex Rathalos' reach whenever it executes tailspins!
Apex Rathalos' King's Ascension ultimate attack also exists in the solo quest. Map Locales has significantly smaller areas so it would be especially harder to evade this once you have your back against the wall!
Apex Rathalos will fly to the sky and shoot fireballs on the ground. The fireballs will explode in a huge sphere that can one-shot any hunter inside! Use Emergency Evade to save yourself!
Apex Rathalos has all the attacks of a normal Rathalos but is stronger and more agile as well as access to more powerful fire breath attacks. Check a list of the new moves here!
Name | Description |
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Double Chomp | A dual bite attack from Apex Rathalos that can flinch hunters! |
Linear Fire Explosions | An aerial fire breath attack in a vertical line |
Apex Talon Grab [DANGER] |
A grab attack that can send hunters flying. Followed up by a fire breath attack. |
King's Ascension [DANGER] |
Apex Rathalos ascends above the horizon while targeting installations and the gate with explosive fireballs. The fireballs create a spherical explosion on impact! |
All of Apex Rathalos's moves in the Rampage are also present when hunting it in the Hub Quest! |
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Double Chomp Attack Information |
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Double Chomp: Apex Rathalos' response to hunters that stay on his face for too long, Double Chomp are quick bite attacks in succession that can flinch hunters! |
Linear Fire Explosions Attack Information |
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Linear Fire Explosions: Another airborne attack that shoots fireballs in a straight line. When Apex Rathalos hovers in the air, expect this attack to come through! Use Emergency Evade or roll to the side when you see Apex Rathalos inhaling for a fire breath attack! |
Apex Talon Grab Attack Information |
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Apex Talon Grab: Looks like a variation of normal Rathalos' claw attack but this time Apex Rathalos grabs you with one of its claws then throws you airborne. Once you're above ground, Apex Rathalos will breathe fire in a straight line towards you! If you find yourself being grabbed and thrown up, we suggest using Wirefall before the follow-up fire breath attack connects! |
Considered as Apex Rathalos' ultimate attack, King's Ascension is a move that all hunters must be cautious about. This attack also has a variation when used by Apex Rathalos during Rampage quests.
King's Ascension Variations |
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King's Ascension: Apex Rathalos will fly high in the sky then target hunters and installations with huge fireballs. The fireballs explode in a sphere as it touches the ground, incinerating even those not in the center! |
King's Ascension in Rampages: In Rampages, Apex Rathalos charge for a while then fly up the sky. Once up there, it will target installations then finally gates! It is virtually untargetable so the only way to mitigate this is to try and stagger Apex Rathalos while it is charging. Use the Splitting Wyvernshot to easily do this! |
Melding Pudding [30%] Rathalos Shard [21%] Melding Honey [20%] Rathalos Cortex [13%] Rathalos Fellwing [9%] Rathalos Mantle [4%] Apex Blaze Sac [3%] |
You cannot capture this monster! |
Rath Wingripper [70% (Wing)] Rathalos Shard [38% (Head)] Apex Blaze Sac [30% (Head)] Rathalos Fellwing [30% (Wing)] Rathalos Cortex [27% (Head), 98% (Back)] Rathalos Mantle [5% (Head), 2% (Back)] |
Rathalos Lash [75% (Tail)] Rathalos Shard [38% (Body), 20% (Tail)] Rathalos Cortex [27% (Body)] Rathalos Fellwing [21% (Body)] Apex Blaze Sac [12% (Body)] Rathalos Mantle [2% (Body), 5% (Tail)] |
Rathalos Scale+ [35%] Rathalos Carapace [27%] Rathalos Wing [15%] Rath Medulla [8%] Apex Blaze Sac [8%] Rathalos Plate [5%] Rathalos Ruby [2%] |
You cannot capture this monster! |
Rath Wingtalon+ [70% (Wing)] Rathalos Carapace [65% (Back), 21% (Head)] Apex Blaze Sac [35% (Head)] Rathalos Scale+ [32% (Head)] Rath Medulla [30% (Back)] Rathalos Wing [30% (Wing)] Rathalos Plate [7% (Head), 4% (Back)] Rathalos Ruby [5% (Head), 1% (Back)] |
Rathalos Tail [65% (Tail)] Rathalos Scale+ [36% (Body), 18% (Tail)] Rathalos Carapace [24% (Body)] Rathalos Wing [19% (Body)] Apex Blaze Sac [12% (Body)] Rath Medulla [7% (Tail), 5% (Body)] Rathalos Plate [5% Tail, 3% (Body)] Rathalos Ruby [5% (Tail), 1% (Body)] |
Large Wyvern Tear [40%] Rathalos Shard [39%, 50% (Wyvern Riding)] Rathalos Cortex [30% (Wyvern Riding)] Rath Wingripper [19%, 20% (Wyvern Riding)] Rathalos Mantle [2%] |
Rathalos Scale+ [50%] Large Wyvern Tear [40%] Rathalos Carapace [30%] Rath Wingtalon+ [20%] Rathalos Ruby [2%] |
2-Star Large Monsters | |||
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Great Izuchi | Arzuros | Great Baggi | Lagombi |
3-Star Large Monsters | |||
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Aknosom | Tetranadon | Kulu-Ya-Ku | Barroth |
Great Wroggi | Royal Ludroth | Khezu |
4-Star Large Monsters | |||
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Bishaten | Somnacanth | Barioth | Rathian |
Tobi-Kadachi | Volvidon | Basarios | Pukei-Pukei |
5-Star Large Monsters | |||
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Magnamalo | Nargacuga | Zinogre | Anjanath |
Mizutsune | Rathalos |
6-Star Large Monsters | |||
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Almudron | Goss Harag | Tigrex | Diablos |
High Rank Large Monsters | |||
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Jyuratodus | Rajang | Rakna-Kadaki | Bazelgeuse |
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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