Rathian

FireHigh Rank

📍 Scarlet Forest

Quick Answers

What is Rathian weak to?

Thunder is very effective (◎), Dragon is effective (◯). Fire is absorbed.

How do you avoid Rathian poison?

Sever the tail — the poison stinger is on the tail tip. Bring Antidotes regardless.

About Rathian

The Queen of the Land — the series icon returns. Rathian is a fire-breathing flying wyvern whose tail delivers deadly poison. Thunder is her biggest weakness; sever the tail to remove the poison threat.

Rathian Elemental Weakness Chart

Fire— Immune
Water△ Moderate
Thunder◎ Very Effective
Ice△ Moderate
Dragon◯ Effective

◎ Very Effective · ◯ Effective · △ Moderate · × Resistant · — Immune. Rating reflects elemental damage effectiveness. Status effects listed separately below.

Weak Points & Breakable Parts

Weak Points

Mouth

Breakable

HeadWingsBack

Severable

Tail

Effective Status Effects

✦ Poison

Recommended Loadout vs Rathian

Bring weapons matching the ◎/◯ elements above. For monsters with multiple high-rated elements, choose the one your weapon tree supports best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rathian in MH Wilds?

Yes, Rathian returns in Monster Hunter Wilds with her classic moveset.

What is the best weapon against Rathian?

Thunder weapons are optimal; Dragon weapons are a good alternative.