Arena Rathian Quest - Best Weapon and Rewards

How to unlock Arena Rathian in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes Quest requirements, rewards, how to get A Rank for extra rewards, Armor Sets, and Recommended Weapons.

Arena: Rathian Rewards & Unlockable Armor

Quest Completion Rewards (Random)

The quest rewards for the Rathian Arena Quest in Monster Hunter Wilds include items like Rathian Coins and Pinnacle Coins. Rathian Coins in particular are needed for crafting exclusive armor, so be sure to collect them here.

More Rewards for A Rank or Higher

You'll receive 2 bonus reward slots for B Rank and 4 for A Rank depending on your completion time. Aim for an A Rank if you want to farm coins efficiently.

Clerk α Armor Can Be Crafted

1. Clerk Visor α

   Rarity 6

   

   Slots

   ②①ー

   ---

   Skills

   Palico Rally Lv2
   Divine Blessing Lv2
   Recovery Up Lv1

   ---

   SetGlory's Favor
2. Clerk Suit α

   Rarity 6

   

   Slots

   ②①ー

   ---

   Skills

   Survival Expert Lv2
   Divine Blessing Lv1

   ---

   SetGlory's Favor
3. Clerk Vambraces α

   Rarity 6

   

   Slots

   ②①ー

   ---

   Skills

   Tool Specialist Lv2
   Palico Rally Lv1
   Survival Expert Lv1

   ---

   SetGlory's Favor
4. Clerk Belt α

   Rarity 6

   

   Slots

   ①ーー

   ---

   Skills

   Tool Specialist Lv2
   Recovery Up Lv2

   ---

   SetGlory's Favor
5. Clerk Shoes α

   Rarity 6

   

   Slots

   ②②ー

   ---

   Skills

   Palico Rally Lv2
   Tool Specialist Lv1

   ---

   SetGlory's Favor

In the Monster Hunter Wilds Arena Challenge against Rathian, you can obtain materials for the limited equipment 'Clerk Alpha'. You'll need a total of 10 Rathian Coins to craft all 5 pieces (or 20 if you're crafting both variants), so be sure to farm it repeatedly!

Earn an A Rank to Craft Earring of Dedication

1. Earring of Dedication α

   Rarity 6

   

   Slots

   ②ーー

   ---

   Skills

   Wide-Range Lv4

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   Set Glory's Favor

If you clear the challenge with an A Rank or higher, you'll unlock the ability to craft the exclusive equipment 'Earring of Dedication Alpha'. This item also requires Rathian Coins to craft.

Receive Charms on Your First Time

You'll receive a Powercharm and/or Armorcharm as a reward for completing the Arena Challenge for the first time. These are the same as the ones from Side Missions, but if you want to grab the Powercharm early, it's worth clearing the Arena first.

Recommended Weapon for Arena Rathian

Gunlance with Sleep and Paralysis is Recommended

The recommended weapon for the Rathian Arena Challenge is the 'Gunlance'. It comes with the 'Sleep Element' and also has 'Mega Barrel Bombs', allowing you to deal massive damage by putting the monster to sleep and setting off bombs. The sub-weapon Gunlance also has 'Paralysis', so after using Sleep, you can stop Rathian's movement again with Paralysis.

Wyrmstake Full Blast and Wyvern's Fire

The Gunlance doesn't require any complicated combos. As long as you remember how to use 'Wyrmstake Full Blast (or Multi)' and 'Wyvern's Fire', you'll be able to deal good damage. Make sure to master these if you're going in with the Gunlance!

Use Your Preferred Weapon If Available

Equipment 1	Equipment 2	Equipment 3
Sword & Shield Hammer	Switch Axe Charge Blade	Gunlance ×2

If you're not confident using the Gunlance and one of your main weapons is available, it's best to stick with what you're used to. With a familiar weapon, you likely know how to avoid damage and deal it efficiently, making it easier to achieve faster clear times.

How to Get an A Rank in the Arena Quest: Rathian

To get an A Rank in the Arena Quest: Rathian in Monster Hunter Wilds, make sure to bring a Support Hunter if you're playing solo, aim for a Sneak Attack at the start, deal massive damage with Sleep → Bomb, and use Might Seed if you're using Gunlance.

Bring a Support Hunter When Playing Solo

If you're playing solo, press the △ button on the Equipment Selection screen to bring a Support Hunter (Rosso). Not only will they split the monster's aggro, but they'll also perform supportive actions like Recover Ammo, making the hunt easier.

Go for a Sneak Attack at the Start

Once the quest starts, approach Rathian from behind and try to land a Sneak Attack. If you're having trouble sneaking up, try using the Ghillie Mantle. The Ghillie Mantle is available with all Equipment loadouts.

Negate Roar with Rocksteady Mantle

Both 'Sword & Shield / Hammer' and 'Gunlance' loadouts come with the Rocksteady Mantle. Equip it to negate Rathian's roar after the Sneak Attack, allowing you to continue attacking uninterrupted.

Deal Big Damage with Sleep → Bomb

The 'Sword & Shield / Hammer' and 'Gunlance' loadouts comes with Sleep Element weapons and carry Large Barrel Bombs (or Mega Barrel Bombs for Gunlance). Since the first hit on a sleeping monster deals double damage, take the chance to unload some serious damage. Use Wyvern's Fire to detonate for even more bursts.

Use Might Seed with Gunlance

Item	Effect
Might Seed	Attack +10 for 3 minutes

The Gunlance loadout includes a Might Seed. It boosts your Attack by +10 for 3 minutes, making it easier to deal higher damage.

Use Focus Strike When Breath Attack Occurs

When Rathian enters or exits a breath attack, you can land a special attack by using Focus Strike on its head (mouth), which is a weak point. Note that the weak point isn't always the same, so be sure to check using Focus Mode during breath attack.

Arena Quest Rathian – Time & Unlock Requirements

Clear Time & Rank Thresholds

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll earn an A Rank in the Arena Quest: Rathian by clearing it within 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Clearing it within 10 minutes earns you an B Rank, which unlocks the special armor piece Earrings of Dedication.

Unlocked After Clearing Chapter 4-3

The Arena Quest: Rathian becomes available after completing Chapter 4-3, where your Hunter Rank (HR) can reach 21 or higher. If you're looking to collect Rathian Coins, you'll need to advance the story first.

You’ll Need to Unlock the Grand Hub

▲ Location of Tetsuzan in Suja

To access the Arena Quest: Rathian, the Grand Hub must be unlocked. Speak with Tetsuzan in Suja after reaching HR 16 or higher to unlock the Grand Hub.

Quests in the Arena Counter

The Arena Quest: Rathian can only be accepted from the Arena Counter (Ricardo) in the Grand Hub. You cannot accept it from the usual Quest Counter (Lotta), so keep that in mind.

Usable Weapons & Items in Arena Quest: Rathian

Sword And Shield / Hammer Switch Axe / Charge Blade Gunlance x2

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Scaly Sword I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
168	Sleep 120	10%	0

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Chata Clobberer II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
780	-	0%	15

Active Skills
Inspiring Pelt(3 Piece)	Evade Window Lv3
Bombardier Lv3	Guard Lv2 (Sword And Shield)
Partbreaker Lv1	Blast Resistance Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Cliffhanger Lv1
Ice Resistance Lv1	Stamina Thief Lv1 (Hammer)
Charge Up Lv1 (Hammer)

Mantle	Effect
Rocksteady Mantle	Effect Duration: 1 min 30 sec / Cooldown: 10 min Reduces incoming damage. Negates damage reactions, grants Wind Pressure Negated, Earplugs, and Tremor Resistance effects.

Item Pouch

Items
Potion x10 Mega Potion x10 Ration x10 Max Potion x2 Antidote x 10 Large Barrel Bomb x2

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dosha Fleshhacker II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
630	-	-5%	20
Phial Type	Power Phial
Decoration	Quickswitch Jewel 1

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Chthonian Flame I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
504	Dragon 260	10%	0
Phial	Element Phial
Decoration	Dragon Jewel 1

Active Skills
Uth Duna's Cover (2 Piece)	Lord's Favor (3 Piece)
Poison Resistance Lv3	Peak Performance Lv2
Tool Specialist Lv2	Power Prolonger Lv2 (Switch Axe)
Offensive Guard Lv2 (Charge Blade)	Dragon Attack Lv1 (Charge Blade)
Evade Window Lv1	Bind Resistance Lv1
Ice Resistance Lv1	Rapid Morph Lv1 (Switch Axe)

Mantle	Effect
Rocksteady Mantle	Duration: 1 min 30 sec / Cooldown: 10 min Reduces incoming damage. No damage reactions, grants Wind Pressure Negated, Earplugs, and Tremor Resistance effects.

Item Pouch

Items
Potion x10 Mega Potion x10 Ration x10 Max Potion x2

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Shell Gunberd II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
345	Sleep 210	15%	0
Shelling	Long Type/Normal Power
Decoration	Crit Status Jewel II 2

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Paretic Gunlance III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
368	Paralysis 310	0%	0
Shelling	Normal Type/Slightly Weak Power
Decoration	Paralyzer Jewel II 2

Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare (2 Piece)	Guardian's Pulse (3 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv3	Critical Status Lv3 (Sleep)
Wide-Range Lv2	Offensive Guard Lv2 (Paralysis)
Paralysis Attack Lv2 (Paralysis)	Intimidator Lv1
Poison Resistance Lv1	Foray Lv1
Critical Draw Lv1 (Sleep)	Shock Absorber Lv1

Mantle	Effect
Rocksteady Mantle	Effect Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds / Reuse: 10 minutes Reduces damage taken. No damage reaction, grants Wind Pressure Negated, Earplugs, and Tremor Resistance effects.

Item Pouch

Items
Potion x10 Mega Potion x10 Ration x10 Max Potion x2 Mega Barrel Bomb x2 Might Seed x10 Herbal Medicine x5

Can Choose From 3 Equipment/Item Sets

In the Arena Quest against Rathian, you can choose from three equipment sets: 'Sword & Shield / Hammer,' 'Switch Axe / Charge Blade,' and 'Gunlance x2.' The first weapon you select becomes your main, and the other becomes your sub. Available items also vary depending on the chosen set.

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