Check this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide on how to beat Rajang! Including its attacks & moves, weakness, materials, best loadout, weapons, armor, hunting tips, and more!!!
Rajang - Monster Info
Rajang - Weapon / Armor Info
How To Unlock Rajang
Finish 2 Special Assignment
| 1 | Accept Special Assignment from Admiral |
|---|---|
| 2 | Slay Kirin Learn How To Beat Kirin |
| 3 | Accept Special Assignment To Beat Rajang |
| 4 | Rajang starts to spawn in the Guiding Lands Volcanic Region: Level 3 Other regions: Level 4 |
Tempered Rajang Appears In Volcanic Region Only
It has been confirmed that Tempered Rajang will appear once the region level of Volcanic Region has been raised to 7.
Rajang - Tips & Tricks
Rajang Overview
The Rajang is a second generation monster that has made its return in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. A powerful monster, the Rajang utilizes its upper body strength to attack & use Thunder-elemental attacks.
Preparing For Rajang
Bring Thunder Resistant Gear Or Nulberries
Rajang will have very powerful Thunder-based moves that can easily take you down. Use Thunder Resistance skills, the Thunderproof Mantle, or eat Nulberries to get rid of Thunderblight.
Bring Ice Weapons To The Fight
The Rajang's biggest elemental weakness is Ice. Make sure that you bring powerful Ice-based weapons to take this intimidating monster down fast.
Can't Use Clutch Claw To Its Head
When you aim Rajang's head & use Clutch Claw, you hold on to its arm & shoulder area instead of its head. You still can slam Rajang into wall by grabbing on to its arm so don't worry.
Break Its Arms & Horns To Topple Monster
When the Rajang's body parts are broken, mainly its arm & horns, it's more susceptible to toppling over when you do burst damage. Aim for these parts to create more chances to attack.
Some Traps Won't Work Against Rajang
Rajang's resistance to trap differs depending on its condition. Refer to the table below.
| Pitfall Trap | Shock Trap | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Mode | ✕ | ◯ |
| Enraged | ◯ | ✕ |
| Rampage | ◯ | ✕ |
Aim At Different Parts During Fight
Aim At Head & Arms When Not Enraged
The Rajang's arms & head will be vulnerable when it is not enraged or in rampaging mode. This is the perfect time to hit these body parts to break or wound them.
Focus On Body & Tail When Enraged
When the Rajang is rampaging, its arms will be hardened, deflecting most weapons below purple sharpness. Focus on the monster's body & tail to do damage during this phase.
Weakness Charts
Elemental Affinity Reference Chart
| Fire | Water | Ice | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✕ | ★・・ | ★★★ | |||||||||
| Thunder | Dragon | - | |||||||||
| ✕ | ✕ | - |
Status Effect Resistance Chart
| Poison | Sleep | Paralysis | Blast | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★・・ | ★・・ | ★・・ | ★★・ | ||||||||
| Stun | Exhaust | Mount | - | ||||||||
| ★・・ | ★★・ | ★★・ | - |
Item Weakness & Resistance Chart
| Item | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Flash Pod | ✓ |
| Shock Trap | ✓ (✕ When Enraged) |
| Pitfall Trap | ✓ (✕ When Not Enraged) |
| Vine Trap | - |
| Dung Pod | ✓ |
| Screamer Pod | ✕ |
| Tinged Meat | - |
Recommended Skills & Loadout
Recommended Skills
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Tremor Resistance | Prevents being stunned by tremor |
| Health Boost | To survive the severe attacks of Rajang, prepare plenty of health |
| Earplugs | Prevents being stunned by its roar |
Recommended Specialized Tools
| Gear & Mantle | Description |
|---|---|
| Temporal Mantle | Best gear to bring. Safely grapples the monster with a clutch claw |
| Rocksteady Mantle | Prevents flinching. Easy to use with the clutch claw. Your defense increases as well |
| Evasion Mantle | Increases the invulnerability window. Makes it easier to dodge attacks |
Recommended Armor Build
| Weapon | Augment Decoration |
|---|---|
| Hidden Blade Ⅱ | Health Regen I ×2 Your Preferred Jewel |
| Armor | Decoration |
| Rimeguard Helm β+ | Critical/Vitality Jewel 4 Elementless Jewel 2 |
| Rimeguard Mail β+ | Charger/Vitality Jewel 4 Your Preferred Jewel |
| Rimeguard Vambraces β+ | Charger/Vitality Jewel 4 |
| Damascus Coil β+ | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 Your Preferred Jewel |
| Rimeguard Greaves β+ | Draw Jewel 2 Your Preferred Slot |
| Tremor Charm III | - |
| Skill | |
| Focus Lv3 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Tremor Resistance Lv3 | Critical Boost Lv3 |
| Punishing Draw Lv3 | Critical Draw Lv3 |
| Divine Blessing Lv2 | Flinch Free Lv1 |
| Non-elemental Boost Lv1 | Critical Element (Set Bonus) |
| Frostcraft (Set Bonus) | |
Tremor Resistance For Stable Hunting
Tremor Resistance is very suitable for hit & run strategy.
Use 4 Empty Slots Freely
This build has 4 slots which you can freely use. You can load Attack Jewel for offensive build or protect yourself with Divine Blessing.
Rajang - Moves & Counters
| Moves | Description |
|---|---|
| Double Lariats | Swings both arms and moves forward. Watch out for the tremor at the end of its attack. |
| Spinning Attack | Bends the upper body and spins. Avoid by dodging to the side. |
| Charge | Charges forward. Don't face in front of him since it's hard to dodge after seeing this attack coming. |
| Kelbi Step | Jumps to the side like Kelbi. The range is long enough to capture gunners. |
| Jumping Attack | Jumps vertically and falls forward. Easy to dodge since preliminary action is long. |
| Bear Hug | Jumps toward the hunter and bear hugs. Use Scatternut to break away. |
| Lightning Breath | Shoots light beam. Good timing to attack from its side. |
| Back Step | Step backward. It steps back very frequently so don't stand behind it. |
| Ground Slam | Slams the hunter when its skin is hardened. Avoid by moving behind it. |
Dodge Before Rajang Hits Ground Slam
The best way to avoid getting KO-ed during Rajang's powerful Ground Slam is to dodge right before it hits the ground. Make sure you're already a bit away, watch the Rajang roar and jump, then roll right before it hits the ground.
Sidestep To Avoid Lightning Breath
The Rajang's Lightning Breath always hits forward. When it jumps to spew out this attack, sidestep or roll to the side to prevent from getting hit with damage & Thunderblight.
Rajang Weapons & Armor
Rajang Weapons List
| Weapon | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Great Demon Rod (Great Sword) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Banned Rajang Club (Sword & Shield) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Great Demon Halberd (Long Sword) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Suzuka Otakemaru (Dual Blades) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Mane Malice Rajang (Hammer) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Denden Doomsounder (Hunting Horn) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Great Demon Lance (Lance) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Great Demon Gunlance (Gunlance) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Undying Light (Switch Axe) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Rajang Beastblade Ikazuchi (Charge Blade) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Metal Mangler (Insect Glaive) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Ten Thousand Volts (LBG) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Rajang Destroyer (HBG) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
| Beastking Thunderbow (Bow) | - Rajang Hardhorn x 3 - Rajang Hardfang x 7 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 3 - Tempered Glimmerpelt x 3 |
Rajang α + & β + Armor Set
| Armor | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Golden Headdress α + & β + | - Rajang Wildpelt x 4 - Rajang Hardhorn x 2 - Rajang Tail x 1 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 1 |
| Golden Haori α + & β + | - Rajang Wildpelt x 4 - Rajang Hardclaw x 2 - Rajang Hardfang x 3 - Purecrystal x 1 |
| Golden Kote α + & β + | - Rajang Wildpelt x 4 - Rajang Hardhorn x 1 - Rajang Hardclaw x 2 - Rajang Tail x 1 |
| Golden Obi α + & β + | - Rajang Wildpelt x 4 - Rajang Hardhorn x 1 - Rajang Hardclaw x 4 - Gold Rajang Pelt+ x 1 |
| Golden Hakama α + & β + | - Rajang Wildpelt x 4 - Rajang Hardclaw x 2 - Rajang Tail x 1 - Monster Toughbone x 6 |
Rajang - Breakable Parts & Material Drops List
Breakable Parts & Body Carves List
| Break Horn | Rajang Hardhorn Gold Rajang Pelt+ |
|---|---|
| Break Forelegs | Rajang Hardclaw Rajang Wildpelt |
| Break Tail | Rajang Tail Rajang Cortex Gold Rajang Pelt+ |
| Body Carve | Rajang Hardfang Rajang Wildpelt Rajang Hardclaw Gold Rajang Pelt+ |
| Shiny Drops | Rajang Wildpelt Gold Rajang Pelt+ Large Beast Tear |
Quest & Capture Rewards List
| Complete Quest | Rajang Wildpelt Rajang Hardfang Rajang Hardclaw Rajang Tail Rajang Hardhorn |
|---|---|
| Capture | Rajang Hardfang Rajang Wildpelt Rajang Hardclaw Gold Rajang Pelt+ |
Rajang Guiding Lands Material List
| Non-Tempered | Bloodthirsty Glimmerpelt Dragonvein Bone |
|---|---|
| Tempered | Tempered Glimmerpelt Spiritvein Solidbone Great Spiritvein Gem |
