Rathian is a flying wyvern in Monster Hunter Rise (Switch). Read this MH Rise guide to know Rathian's weakness, location and where to find, how to fight, high rank drops, & tips.
Table of Contents
| Rathian Guides | ||
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 How To Beat | Armor | Weapons |
Rathian - Overview
See The Rathian Armor Set Here| Type | Roar | Tremor | Wind Pressure |
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| Flying Wyvern | Low | None | Low |
| Status Ailments | Blight | ||
| Poison | Fireblight | ||
Map Location - Where Does It Spawn?
Poison Flying Wyvern
Rathian's main way of attack is by burning and poisoning its targets. When poisoned, HP is drained over time until the poison is removed. Bring Antidotes to deal with poison when fighting this monster.
Rathian - Weakness & Breakable Parts
Effective Attack Type Per Weak Spot
* Based on actual battles in the game.
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| No Effect | | | | |
Weakness Details
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| Head | 70 | 75 | 65 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 30 |
| Neck | 40 | 45 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| Torso | 35 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| Wing | 45 | 45 | 35 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Back | 35 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| Leg | 40 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| Tail | 45 | 4035 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
Weakness Details
Status Ailments & Blight
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| No Effect | | | | No Effect |
| Blight | Blight | Blight | Blight |
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Item Effectiveness
| Flash Pod | Shock Trap | Pitfall Trap | Dung Pod |
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Rathian - Drops & Materials
Items From High Rank Rathian
| Target Reward | Rathian Carapace (31%) Inferno Sac (18%) Rathian Scale+ (14%) Rathian Webbing (12%) Monster Keenbone (12%) Rathian Spike+ (7%) |
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Get By Carving
| Carve - Body | Rathian Scale+ (43%) Rathian Spike+ (40%) Rathian Carapace (31%) Inferno Sac (17%) Rathalos Medulla (7%) |
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| Capture Reward | Rathian Scale+ (43%) Rathian Spike+ (40%) Rathian Carapace (31%) Inferno Sac (17%) Rathalos Medulla (7%) |
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| Head | Rathian Scale+ (60%) |
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| Wings | Rathian Webbing (20%) Rath Wingtalon+ (80%) |
| Back | Rathian Carapace (26%) Rathian Spike+ (70%) Rathian Plate (4%) Rathian Ruby (1%) |
| Normal Drops | Wyvern Tear (20%) Large Wyvern Tear (30%) Rathian Scale+ (42%) Rathian Spike+ (4%) Rathian Plate (3%) Rathian Ruby (1%) |
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| Wyvern Riding Drops | Rathian Scale+ (44%) |
Items From Low Rank Rathian
| Target Reward | Rathian Shell (28%) Rathian Webbing (19%) Flame Sac (17%) Rathian Scale (14%) Monster Bone L (13%) Rathian Spike (7%) |
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Get By Carving
| Carve - Body | Rathian Scale (50%) Rathian Spike (40%) Rathian Shell (26%) Rathian Webbing (17%) Flame Sac (13%) |
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| Carve - Tail | Rathian Scale (50%) Rathian Spike (40%) |
| Capture Reward | Rathian Scale (50%) Rathian Spike (40%) Rathian Shell (26%) Rathian Webbing (17%) Flame Sac (13%) |
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| Head | Rathian Scale (60%) Rathian Shell (36%) |
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| Wing | Rathian Webbing (20%) |
| Back | Rathian Spike (70%) Rathian Shell (29%) |
| Dropped Materials | Wyvern Tear (50%) Rathian Scale (45%) Rathian Spike (4%) |
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Rathian - How To Fight
| 1 | Watch out for the tail attacks |
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| 2 | If unfamiliar with Rathian's moves, attack the legs from the side |
| 3 | Has many openings when not enraged |
| 4 | Attack when it is exhausted! |
| 5 | Make good use of Flash |
Watch Out For The Tail Attacks
Rathian's main attack stems from its barbed tail filled with poison. Getting hit by it, especially during its somersault, is a sure way of getting poisoned. Make sure to remove the poison as soon as you can as it will drain your health during the fight. Bring an Antidote to cure poison.
Attack The Legs From The Side
If you are not used to fighting a flying wyvern like Rathian, watch and attack only from the sides first. Rathian makes use of moves like somersaults and breath attacks to damage enemies at its front so staying at the sides can keep you safe. Once you down Rathian by hitting its other parts, go in and strike the head.
Quickly Adjust With Rathian's Direction
Similar to other flying wyverns like Rathalos, you should adjust your footing and position based on the monsters orientation. Keep it steady and safe from enemy attacks while your press on the offensive.
Has Many Openings When Not Enraged
Once you get used to Rathian's movements, get in and attack its head. Watch out for openings like breath attacks, and watch out for its charges and somersaults. When not enraged, Rathian is very open during these attacks, so get it and pile on the damage!
Breathes Fire When Enraged
To know if Rathian is in rage mode, just look at its mouth. If fire is coming out of it, Rathian is in rage mode. Watch out during this time as Rathian is extremely aggressive, faster, and more agile.
Attack When Rathalos Is Exhausted!
When exhausted, Rathian will be slow as it gasps for air. Also, its movements become sluggish making it very vulnerable. You can see if Rathian is exhausted if it drools from its mouth.
Make Good Use Of Flash
Flash Bombs are very effective against flying wyverns like Rathian. You can find bugs that produce them on trees or you can also use ones in the battlefield. When blinded with flash, Rathian's movements become chaotic and aimless, making it easy to attack.
How To Get Flash Bombs GuideRathian - Attack Hunting Guide
| 1 | Avoid Somersault By Moving Side-To-Side |
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| 2 | Distance Yourself During As It Takes A Breath |
| 3 | Avoid Fire Breath Via Sides Of Face |
| 4 | Attack & Run With Rush Attacks |
| 5 | Rush Attacks Even While Airborne |
Avoid Somersault By Moving Side-To-Side
Somersault is an attack that is preceded by 1 turnaround before it hits its enemy with poison with its tail. This precursory movement is taken on the ground, but the attack itself is done quickly while midair. You won't get hit if you avoid it by moving side-to-side.
Attacks In Continuously When Angry
If Rathian attacks with somersault while angry, it does not settle down to the ground right after, but rather attacks in continuously while midair. Be careful not to aim for its head in hopes that it will lower itself to the ground.
Distance Yourself During As It Takes A Breath
Powerful fire breaths are delivered by retracting its neck, so use this as a chance to move yourself toward the sides of its head.
Avoid Fire Breath Via Sides Of Face
Fire breath is a move that is shot straight at the front. Consecutive fire breath involves 3 attacks in succession, giving ample opportunity to attack it from the sides of its head. When you notice it spreading its wings and start to breathe fire as it lifts its head, quickly move to its side.
Attack & Run With Rush Attacks
An attack used while dashing. Although a good way to attack, it may counter while it's angry, so stay vigilant.
Rush Attacks Even While Airborne
May attack using rush as it lowers itself whie aflight. There are very few chances to attack while airborne, so we don't recommend forcing attacks this way. If attacking this way is difficult, simply run and avoid attacks while it's airborne.
| Rathian Guides | ||
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| How To Beat | Armor | Weapons |
