Monster Hunter Now Rathalos Guide – Moves, Weaknesses, and More

Curious about the Monster Hunter Now Rathalos Wyvern? Well, you’ll find all you need to know down below! This guide contains information regarding the weaknesses of a Rathalos, as well as its moves to help you prepare for combat.

Monster Hunter Now is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise! However, this one is a little different when compared to the rest. Niantic, the company that developed Pokémon GO are behind this brand-new project. It’s basically IRL Monster Hunter – what’s not to love? Hunt monsters using augmented technology and collect a variety of powerful weapons to help you along the way.

You can learn more about it on the official site. We also recommend checking out our Monster Hunter Rise weapon tier list, Monster Hunter Now materials guide, and our Monster Hunter guide.

Monster Hunter Now Rathalos Guide

Now, let’s take a closer look at the monster, Rathalos!

Monster Hunter Now Rathalos

Rathalos are First Generation Large Monsters and utilise the Fire element in combat. Often referred to as the Fire Wyvern and the King of the Skies, Rathlos are dragons with a huge wingspan.

Rathalos Weaknesses

While it may be a Large Monster and can be a challenge to beat, Rathalos still has weaknesses that you can use in your favor.

• Ice (2nd Gen)
• Water (2nd Gen)
• Dragon (2nd Gen)
• Thunder (3rd Gen)

Ailments for the Player

Rathalos can deal a variety of ailments when attacking the player.

• Fireblight (3rd Gen+)
• Stun
• Poison

Rathalos Locations

So, where are you most likely to find a Rathalos Wyvern?

• Forest and Hills
• Old Swamp
• Old Volcano
• Volcano
• Tower
• Tower 3
• Deserted Island
• Volcano (3rd)
• Ancestral Steppe
• Volcanic Hollow
• Heaven’s Mount
• Tower Summit
• Everwood
• Jurassic Frontier
• Verdant Hills
• Ruined Pinnacle
• Ancient Forest
• Elder’s Recess
• Guiding Lands
• Shrine Ruins
• Lava Caverns
• Red Stronghold
• Infernal Springs
• Cirtadel
• Forlorn Arena
• (MHRS)
• Gorge
• Highland
• Interceptor’s Base
• Fortress Ruins
• Esther Lake
• Moonlands
• Ghost Rune
• Volcanoes
• Firefly Mountain
• Pondry Hills
• Stream

Rathalos Fighting Style

If you find yourself face to face with a Rathalos, it’s best to be prepared for its attacks!

• They’re great at flying and can often opt to attack you while in the air – especially using fireballs!
• Aerial attacks
• Can deal poisonous attacks
• Burn opponents with flame projectiles
• Fast while on the ground
• Bites opponents at close-range

Rathalos Drops

What can you obtain after defeating a Rathalos?

• Rathalos Helm
• Rathalos Mail
• Rathalos Vambraces
• Rathalos Coil
• Rathalos Greaves

Adele Wilson

Staff Writer

With experience writing for GameRant and in SEO copywriting, Adele loves to combine her adoration for gaming and writing. She'll talk your ear off about Final Fantasy, and if she's not typing away at her desk, she's probably playing a JRPG somewhere.