Rathian is a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). See weakness, how to unlock, spawn locations, and materials dropped by Rathian.
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Rathian Weaknesses and Breakable Parts
Rathian Info
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| Main Habitat | Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin |
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| Status Ailments | Poison / Fireblight |
| Breakable Parts | Head, Left Wing, Right Wing, Tail |
Weaknesses and Breakable Parts
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| Parts | | | | | | | | |
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| Head | ||||||||
| Torso | ||||||||
| Left Wing | ||||||||
| Right Wing | ||||||||
| Left Leg | ||||||||
| Right Leg | ||||||||
| Tail |
Status Ailments Resistances
| Poison | Paralysis | Sleep | Blast | Stun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Pod | Shock Trap | Pitfall Trap | Dung Pod | Screamer Pod |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Breakable Parts and Obtained Extracts
| Breakable Parts | Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Head Region | Head | Red |
| Torso | - | Orange |
| Leg | - | Orange |
| Wing | Left Wing, Right Wing | White |
| Tail | Tail | Green |
Rathian Unlock Conditions
| Low Rank | None |
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| ▼ High Rank | [HR10~] Unlocked after Chapter 4-1 |
| ▼ Tempered | [HR21~] Unlocked after Chapter 4-3 |
Unlocked at HR10
Rathian is exclusively a High Rank monster and can only be unlocked upon completing Chapter 4-1: New Ecosystems. After completing the chapter, it will start spawning in its locales.
Chapter 4 Walkthrough and GuideTempered Rathian Unlocked at HR21
Tempered monsters will start to spawn after you have completed Chapter 4-3: Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns. This can be done when you reach HR21. You can obtain the Hunter Symbol II by hunting specific Tempered monsters.
Tempered Monsters GuideLocations & Conditions
| Map | Plenty | Fallow | Inclemency |
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| 〇 | ‐ | ‐ |
| 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| ‐ | ‐ | ‐ |
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*Only those confirmed by the team are posted here
Rathian can spawn in Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, and Oilwell Basin. In Windward Plains, it only appears during Plenty while it appears in any weather conditions in Scarlet Forest and Oilwell Basin.
Rathian Strategy & Tactics
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| ▼Strategy Tips | ▼How to Fight |
Rathian Strategy Tips
| 1 | ▼ Bring Antidotes to Prevent Poisoning |
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| 2 | ▼ Prioritize Tail Severing |
| 3 | ▼ Utilize Flash Pods |
| 4 | ▼ Focus Strike When the Mouth Glows During the Roar |
Bring Antidotes to Prevent Poisoning
Getting hit by a Rathian's somersault attack will inflict Poison on the Hunter. Bring Antidotes to cure poison whenever you get hit by this attack.
Prioritize Tail Severing
By severing a Rathian's tail, you can narrow down the attack range of many of it's tail-related attacks (including the somersault attack), so prioritize severing her tail to make the entire fight easier.
Severing the Tail Removes the Poison Effect
After severing the tail, you will no longer be poisoned by tail attacks.
Utilize Flash Pods
Like its male counterpart, the Rathalos, a Rathian spends a significant amount of time fighting in the air. Utilize Flash Pods proactively to ground a Rathian and open her up to follow-up attacks.
Focus Strike When the Mouth Glows During the Roar
Rathian’s mouth glows red during its deviation, creating an opportunity for a Focus Strike to knock it down. Since this doesn’t happen every time, staying in Focus Mode and watching for it is a good strategy.
How to Fight Rathian
| 1 | Breath Attack Opening |
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| 2 | Evade Somersault Attack Sideways |
| 3 | Watch for Tail Swipes |
| 4 | Be Wary of Consecutive Dashes |
Breath Attack Opening
A Rathian's breath attack is telegraphed by raising her head and gathering fire in her mouth. This animation can be used as an attack opportunity via a quick evasion and attacks to the side of her head.
Evade Somersault Attack Sideways
A Rathian's somersault attack has a long vertical range and also poisons Hunters that get hit. Make sure to avoid horizontally by moving left or right to completely avoid the attack.
Occasional Consecutive Attacks
Sometimes, a Rathian may use 2 consecutive somersault attacks, so be prepared to avoid a second time. Alternatively, use a Flash Pod to ground a Rathian while it's flying and make it vulnerable to more attacks.
Watch for Tail Swipes
The telegraph for a Rathian's tail swipe is when it turns its head to check behind her. This attack is very fast, but can also be avoided by standing directly under the Rathian.
Be Wary of Consecutive Dashes
A Rathian can perform consecutive dash attacks that aggressively target the hunter. A dashing Rathian does not change direction mid-dash, so make sure to avoid the initial direction before preparing to avoid the next dash.
Starting Point & Movement Area
Windward Plains
| Starting Point | 8, 9, 10, 13 |
|---|---|
| Movement Area | 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 |
| Nest | 10 |
* Only the locations verified by the Strategy Team are included
Rathian's starting position in the Windward Plains is in Areas 8, 9, 10, and 13. It primarily moves in the middle section, covering almost the entire area except for Areas 2 and 12. Its resting spot (nest) is in Area 10.
Windward Plains Map and Camp LocationsScarlet Forest
| Starting Point | 6 (Optional Quest), 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 |
|---|---|
| Movement Area | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Nest | 11 |
* Only the locations verified by the Strategy Team are included
Rathian's starting point in the Scarlet Forest is in Areas 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12, with Area 6 being a fixed location for Optional Quests only. Its movement area covers almost the entire map, except for Areas 4 and 18. Its resting spot (nest) is in Area 11.
Scarlet Forest Map and Camp LocationsOilwell Basin
| Starting Point | 2 |
|---|---|
| Movement Area | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16 |
| Nest | 5 |
* Only the locations verified by the Strategy Team are included
Rathian's starting point in the Oilwell Basin is in Area 2. It moves evenly across all layers, so setting up Pop-Up Camps on each map level is recommended. Its resting spot (nest) is in Area 6.
Oilwell Basin Map and Camp LocationMonster Hunter Wilds Related Guide
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