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Rathalos Cortex - Where to Find and How to Use

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This page has everything you need to know about Rathalos Cortex from Monster Hunter World (MHW). If you want to know where to find and how to use this item, check out the information below!

Rathalos Cortex - Basic Information

Name Rathalos Cortex
Type Monster Material
Effect Very rare Rathalos material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Solid, used to craft gear.
Buy Price  - Sell Price  4370

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Rathalos Cortex - Where to Find

Master Rank Monster Material

Carves and Rewards

Monster Obtain Rate (%)
Rathalos Body 24

Breakable Part Rewards

Monster Obtain Rate (%)
Rathalos Head 67, Torso 69

Master Rank Quest Rewards via Monster

Quest Rewards

Monster Obtain Rate (%)
Rathalos 27

Investigation Rewards (Silver)

Monster Obtain Rate (%)
Rathalos 17

Investigation Rewards (Gold)

Monster Obtain Rate (%)
Rathalos 12

Quest Rewards via Quest

Main Reward

Quest Location/Monster
M★3 A Sky and Sea of Fire Elder's Recess
Rathalos
M★6 Yodeling in the Forest Ancient Forest
Nargacuga

If you've found any locations where Rathalos Cortex is available, be sure to let us know in the comments!

Rathalos Cortex - How to Use

Item Upgrades

Weapon Upgrade Paths

Blue Chariot+ (4x) Blue Prominence+ (4x)
Corona+ (4x) Firedance Rathmaul+ (4x)
Halberion Blade+ (4x) Rathalos Glinsword+ (4x)
Rathbuster ⅠⅠⅠ (4x) Rathslinger IV (4x)
Red Bludgeon (4x) Wyvern Blade "Indigo"+ (4x)

Weapon Types and List of Weapons

Equipment Upgrade Paths

Rathalos Coil Alpha + (2x) Rathalos Coil Beta + (2x)
Rathalos Greaves Alpha + (2x) Rathalos Greaves Beta + (2x)
Rathalos Helm Alpha + (2x) Rathalos Helm Beta + (2x)
Rathalos Mail Alpha + (2x) Rathalos Mail Beta + (2x)
Rathalos Vambraces Alpha + (2x) Rathalos Vambraces Beta + (2x)

List of Armor and Armor Skills

Charm Upgrade Paths

No upgrades available.

List of Charms

Palico Weapons & Armor Upgrade Paths

Felyne Rathalos Helm α+ (1x)

Palico Equipment

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