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Monster Hunter Wilds

Guardian Rathalos Weakness and Drops

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Guardian Rathalos is a Construct in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out our guide to learn how to beat Guardian Rathalos, its weaknesses, attack patterns, drops and more!

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Guardian Rathalos Weakness

Basic Information

Guardian Rathalos Icon
Type Roar Wind Pressure
Construct Weak Minor
Tremor Status Effect Element
None Fireblight, Poison Fire
Gold Crown Sizes
Mini Gold Crown1,533.79 ~ Big Gold Crown2,096.19

Note: Gold Crown Sizes have ranges and may vary between hunters.

Damage Type Weakness

Sever Icon Blunt Icon Shot Icon
Guardian Rathalos Sever Weakness Guardian Rathalos Blunt Weakness Guardian Rathalos Shot Weakness
Fire Icon Water Icon Thunder Icon Ice Icon Dragon Icon
Guardian Rathalos Fire Weakness Guardian Rathalos Water Weakness Guardian Rathalos Thunder Weakness Guardian Rathalos Shot Weakness Guardian Rathalos Shot Weakness

Hitzone Values and Weakness Breakdown

※ Click the tabs to switch between Damage Type and Elemental Damage Hitzone effectiveness.

Weapon Damage
Element
Part Sever Symbol Blunt Symbol Ammo Symbol
Head
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 13
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 14
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 11
Neck
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 7
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 8
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 6
Torso
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 5
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 5
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 4
Left Wing
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 8
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 8
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 6
Right Wing
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 8
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 8
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 6
Left Leg
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 12
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 10
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 10
Right Leg
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 12
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 10
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 10
Tail
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 7
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 7
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 6
Overall
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 9
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 9
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 7
Part Fire Symbol Water Symbol Thunder Element Ice Element Dragon Element
Head
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Head Weakness 5
Neck
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 1
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 1
Guardian Rathalos Neck Weakness 4
Torso
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 1
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 1
Guardian Rathalos Torso Weakness 4
Left Wing
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Left Wing Weakness 5
Right Wing
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Right Wing Weakness 5
Left Leg
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 4
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Left Leg Weakness 6
Right Leg
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 4
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Right Leg Weakness 6
Tail
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 1
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Tail Weakness 3
Overall
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 0
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 3
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 2
Guardian Rathalos Overall Weakness 5

The numbers shown above showcase the effectiveness of damage types against the monster's hitzones. Parts with higher numbers mean the damage type is more effective, with 1 being the lowest and 20 as the highest.

Hitzone DPS Summary

Sever
Blunt
Shot
Sever
Charge Blade Icon Dual Blades Icon Great Sword Icon Gunlance Icon Insect Glaive Icon Lance Icon Long Sword Icon Switch Axe Icon Sword and Shield Icon
Up Arrow Hit Guardian Rathalos's Head or Neck to deal the most amount of Sever damage.

Equal If you are unable to reach the Head or Neck, you can go for Guardian Rathalos's Tail to apply good Sever damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Guardian Rathalos's Torso deals the lowest Sever damage.
Blunt
Hammer Icon Hunting Horn Icon Sword and Shield Icon
Up Arrow Hit Guardian Rathalos's Head or Neck to deal the most amount of Blunt damage.

Equal If you are unable to reach the Head or Neck, you can go for Guardian Rathalos's Tail to apply good Blunt damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Guardian Rathalos's Torso deals the lowest Blunt damage.
Shot
Bow Icon Heavy Bowgun Icon Light Bowgun Icon
Up Arrow Shoot Guardian Rathalos's Head or Neck to deal the most amount of Shot damage.

Equal If you are unable to shoot the Head or Neck, you can go for Guardian Rathalos's Tail to apply good Shot damage!

Down Arrow Hitting Guardian Rathalos's Torso deals the lowest Shot damage.
Dragon Icon Dragon Dragon is the best element to use against Guardian Rathalos. Try to aim for its Legs to deal the most amount of Dragon damage.

Kinsect Extract From Parts

Head Kinsect Red Neck Kinsect Red
Torso Kinsect Brown Left Wing Kinsect White
Right Wing Kinsect White Left Leg Kinsect Brown
Right Leg Kinsect Brown Tail Kinsect Green

Insect Glaive Weapon Guide and Best Combos

Status Ailment and Item Weakness

Status Ailment Items
Monster Hunter Wilds - PoisonPoison
Guardian Rathalos Poison Effectiveness
Pitfall Trap Pitfall Trap
Guardian Rathalos Pitfall Trap Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Wilds - StunnedStun
Guardian Rathalos Stun Effectiveness
Shock Trap Shock Trap
Guardian Rathalos Shock Trap Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Wilds - ParalysisParalysis
Guardian Rathalos Paralysis Effectiveness
Raw Meat Meats
Guardian Rathalos Meat Effectiveness
SleepSleep
Guardian Rathalos Sleep Effectiveness
Flash Pod Flash Pod
Guardian Rathalos Flash Pod Effectiveness
BlastBlast
Guardian Rathalos Blast Effectiveness
Sonic Pod Sonic Pod
Guardian Rathalos Sonic Pod Effectiveness
ExhaustExhaust
Guardian Rathalos Exhaust Effectiveness
Dung Pod Dung Pod
Guardian Rathalos Dung Pod Effectiveness

Breakable Parts

Breakable ・Wings
・Tail (Severable)

Guardian Rathalos Item Loadout

Recommended Items to Bring

PotionPotion Mega PotionMega Potion AntidoteAntidote
Pitfall TrapPitfall Trap Shock TrapShock Trap Flash PodFlash Pod
ArmorskinArmorskin DemondrugDemondrug Max PotionMax Potion
Rocksteady MantleRocksteady Mantle ArmorcharmArmorcharm PowercharmPowercharm

For survivability, it's recommended to bring healing items like Mega Potions and Antidotes, to deal with the Guardian Rathalos's Fireblight and Poison. You'll also want Armorcharm and Powercharm slotted in your item pouch to increase your damage and defense, similar to Armorskin and Demondrug.

For your essentials item, it's best to bring a Rocksteady Mantle, to be able to tank the Guardian Rathalos's hits while unleashing your combos. Flash Pods are also recommended to knock it out of the air.

List of All Items and Materials

Guardian Rathalos Locations and Quests

Known Habitats

Region Starting Area Visited Areas Resting Area
Monster Hunter Wilds - Ruins of Wyveria Icon Ruins of Wyveria
Wyveria 1
Wyveria 1 Wyveria 2 Wyveria 3 Wyveria 5 Wyveria 6
Wyveria 1

Quest Appearances

Quest Type Lvl. Quest Name
Assignment Quest 3★ The Ashen King
Optional Quest 3★ His Eternal Reign
Optional Quest 5★ The King's Triumphant Return

Guardian Rathalos is first encountered in the story quest, The Ashen King, and can be fought again in the Low Rank Optional Quest, His Eternal Reign. A High Rank version can be fought in the Optional Quest, The King's Triumphant Return.

List of Quests

How to Beat Guardian Rathalos

Guardian Rathalos Monster Fight Tips




Bring Nulberry to Counter Fireblight

The Guardian Rathalos's flame attacks will inflict the Fireblight ailment. It is recommended to bring a Nulberry to remove this status effect and save HP from depleting.

Best Items to Bring on Hunts

Move Away from Guardian Crystals when Flame Attacks are Used

As a Guardian Monster, Guardian Rathalos's attacks will often spawn guardian crystals. Stay away from these crystals when the Guardian Rathalos performs fire attacks as it explodes from elemental interactions.

Bring Flash Pods to Ground The Guardian Rathalos

The Guardian Rathalos will often fly during hunts. To counter this, bring Flash Pods and fire it with the Slinger while it is flying to make it drop down.

How to Use the Slinger

Bring Thunder and Dragon Pods to use on Crystals

You can use the guardian crystals to your advantage by using Thunder and Dragon pod ammo on your slinger and aiming for them when the Guardian Rathalos comes near a crystal.

How to Use the Slinger

Go for the Guardian Rathalos's Wings and Tail

Focus on the Guardian Rathalos's wings and tail to break or sever them respectively for more rewards. Breaking the former reduces its flight capability, while severing the latter decreases its tail-attacks' potency.

You can do this by using a big weapon like a Long Sword or Great Sword, or by knocking it down and using other Slashing weapons.

How to Break Monster Parts

Guardian Rathalos Attack Patterns

Moveset and Openings

Move Explanation
Fireball Spit
While on the ground, the Guardian Rathalos spits a fireball directly at you. The flame will linger on the ground for a while. Avoid taking damage by dodging this attack sideways.
Flying Fireball Spit
The Guardian Rathalos spits a fireball twice as it hovers above ground. Avoid taking damage by running and dodging to the side.
Flaming Bite
The Guardian Rathalos's mouth charges towards you with a flaming mouth and perfoms a biting sweep. Dodge backwards or block this attack.
Fire Sweep
The Guardian Rathalos flies towards you and breathes fire as it spins around. Distance yourself with a dive-evade.
Tail Sweep
While on the ground, the Guardian Rathalos will do a 180-degree turn as it sweeps its tail on the ground. It will follow up with another 180-degree tail swipe. Dodge these attacks by distancing or dodging backwards.
Flying Tail Sweep
While flying, the Guardian Rathalos will use its tail to do a front sweeping attack. Simply dodge backwards to avoid damage.
Stomp and Fireball
The Guardian Rathalos will jump with glowing white talons and stomp to your location, creating a small explosion. It will then turn and spit a fireball as a follow-up attack. Avoid taking damage by dodging backwards as the stomp arrives and then dodging the fireball sideways.
Talon Drop
While hovering in the air, the Guardian Rathalos will descend fast with glowing talons and create a small explosion. Dodge this attack in any direction as soon as it prepares to drop.
Dragon Stomp
The Guardian Rathalos will soar and elevate before stomping down the ground with more force, creating an explosion at its talons. Use a dive-evade to ensure safety against damage.
Dragon Thrashing
While hovering in the air, the Guardian Rathalos will perform exploding talon strikes before stomping down on to the ground, creating an explosion. Distance yourself from this attack to avoid damage.
Flame Bath
After moving to a new area, the Guardian Rathalos will stand and channel a white flaming aura. After a while, it will develop blue markings on its body, possibly enhancing its damage. Press that attack from a distance as

Guardian Rathalos Variants

All Rathalos Variants
Tempered Frenzied Regular

Tempered Guardian Rathalos

Monster Basic Information
Tempered Guardian RathalosTempered Guardian Rathalos Habitat:
Monster Hunter Wilds - Ruins of Wyveria Icon Ruins of Wyveria
First Encounter:
Unlocked after finishing the Storm-Cold Vortex quest.

Tempered Guardian Rathalos Appearance

A Tempered Guardian Rathalos is distinguishable by its slightly different color palette, and the large white scars that run across its body. These are proof of having survived lots of battles, marking its strength.

You can break these scars open to reveal a blue Tempered Wound that grants you extra rewards when it is broken!

Tempered Monsters Guide

Tempered Guardian Rathalos Rewards

Difficulty Possible Rewards
6★ Hunt Completion

Breaking Tempered Wounds

As a 6★ difficulty monster, hunting Tempered Guardian Rathalos will reward you with Rusted Weapon Shards and Hunter Symbol II.

Destroying a Tempered Guardian Rathalos' tempered wound can also reward you with either a Wyverian Bloodstone (S), Wyverian Bloodstone, or Wyverian Bloodstone (L). These are used for Relic Melding.

Is There a Frenzied Guardian Rathalos?

There is no Frenzied Guardian Rathalos, as the Frenzy Virus is currently localized to the Iceshard Cliffs, only infecting five specific monsters as a result.

Frenzied Monsters Guide

Regular Rathalos

Rathalos Picture

The Guardian Rathalos is itself a variant of the regular Rathalos. As a Guardian monster, it was artifically created by the ancient civilization that used to reside in Wyveria, using the form of Rathalos as a basis for its design.

Rathalos Weakness and Drops

Guardian Rathalos Drops

Low Rank Materials

Target
Broken Parts
Wound Destroy
Carves

Certain hard-to-get parts, such as the Guardian Rathalos Plate, have a higher chance of being obtained by breaking monster parts, and carving a tail that has been severed. The Partbreaker skill can help with this task.

While all damage types can break monster parts, note that only Sever damage can cut a tail off and render it available to carve.

How to Cut Monster Tails

High Rank Materials

Similarly, the Guardian Rathalos Ruby also has a higher chance to be obtained from carving a severed tail. Aim to cut the tail of the Guardian Rathalos when looking to farm this item!

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