Rathian Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear
This Rathian guide will help you to understand the formidable Flying Wyvern known as Rathian, dubbed the “Queen of the Land,” encountered in Monster Hunter: World. Known for her combination of fire and poison attacks, mastering this fight requires understanding her weaknesses, attack patterns, and strategic approaches. Let’s dive deep into how you can effectively tackle this beast.
Rathian Overview
Rathian Overview
- Difficulty: Expert (4⭐)
- Location: Wildspire Waste, Ancient Forest
- Size: Large
- High Rank Subspecies: Pink Rathian
- Species: Flying Wyvern
Weaknesses:
- Dragon: ⭐⭐⭐
- Thunder: ⭐⭐
Breakable/Severable Parts:
- Tail (Severable, Weak Point)
- Head (Weak Point)
- Back (Weak Point)
- Legs (Breakable)
Materials (Low Rank):
- Scale (5⭐)
- Shell (4⭐)
- Wingtalon (3⭐)
- Webbing (3⭐)
- Spike (2⭐)
- Plate (⭐)
- Flame Sac (3⭐)
- Monster Bone L (3⭐)
Materials (High Rank):
- Scale+ (5⭐)
- Carapace (4⭐)
- Webbing (4⭐)
- Spike+ (3⭐)
- Plate (⭐)
- Ruby (⭐)
- Inferno Sac (3⭐)
- Monster Keenbone (3⭐)
Fighting Rathian: Strategy Guide
Main Mechanics:
- Poison: Causes gradual health drain, indicated by pink dots above your health bar. Use Antidotes or Herbal Medicine to counteract.
- Fireblight: Your health bar turns red, and you lose health over time. Roll in water, on the ground, or use Nulberries to remove.
- Roar: Stuns you momentarily, interrupting actions. Later, you’ll gain armor perks to mitigate this.
Attack Patterns:
- Charge: A straightforward run towards you.
- Tail Whip: A sweeping motion if you’re behind her.
- Flip (Poison): Aids in spreading poison when she flips in the air.
- Firebreath: Launches three fireballs from the ground, similar to Pukei-Pukei’s poison attack.
- Bite: Quick bites if you’re close to her head.
- Dive: A dive bomb from the air.
Fight Tips:
- Preparation: Always eat at the Canteen before the fight for buffs.
- Gear: Equip Fire-Resistant Armor to reduce fire damage. Carry Nullberries, Antidotes, and healing items.
- Tactics:
- Tail Severance: Cutting off her tail reduces the poison threat.
- Elemental Weakness: Use Dragon or Thunder elements if available; Dragon is particularly effective.
- Positioning: Stand beside her head when she breathes fire for a safe attack window.
- Hit and Run: Engage briefly then retreat to avoid her combos.
- Flash Pods/Bombs: Useful for grounding her when she flies.
- Team Up: Don’t hesitate to use an SOS flare for help.
Rathian Armor Sets
Rathian Set (Rarity 3)
- Helm: 2x Shell, 3x Scale, 2x Webbing, 1x Flame Sac
- Mail: 2x Scale, 1x Shell, 1x Webbing, 2x Ancient Bone*
- Vambraces: 2x Shell, 2x Scale, 1x Spike, 2x Monster Bone L*
- Coil: 2x Scale, 1x Shell, 2x Wingtalon, 2x Boulder Bone*
- Greaves: 3x Shell, 1x Spike, 2x Wingtalon, 1x Plate
Palico Gear
- Rapier: 1x Spike
- Helm: 1x Scale
- Mail: 1x Shell
Rathian α+β Set (Rarity 5)
- Helm: 4x Carapace, 4x Scale+, 2x Webbing, 3x Inferno Sac
- Mail: 4x Scale+, 2x Carapace, 2x Webbing, 6x Quality Bone*
- Vambraces: 4x Carapace, 4x Scale+, 2x Spike+, 2x Monster Keenbone*
- Coil: 4x Scale+, 2x Carapace, 2x Inferno Sac, 2x Monster Broth
- Greaves: 6x Carapace, 3x Spike+, 4x Wingtalon, 1x Rathian Ruby
Palico Gear (α Set)
- Rapier: 1x Spike+
- Helm: 1x Scale+
- Mail: 1x Carapace
Note: Materials marked with * are not Rathian-specific drops.
If you’ve mastered the art of hunting Rathian, you’re ready to take on another iconic Wyvern challenge. Check out our comprehensive guide on Rathalos, Rathian’s fiery counterpart, where we delve into strategies for overcoming his aerial prowess and explosive attacks.
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