How do you beat Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds? Rathalos is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Rathalos, including combat tips and potential rewards.

How Do You Beat Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds?

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Below, we've got everything you need to know about the Rathalos, how to beat it, and what rewards you'll get.

Description
Fearsome male wyverns known as the "Kings of the Skies". Alongside the Rathian, they stake out a wide territory around their nests, and it is the male's role to watch from above. Armed with powerful poisonous claws and fiery breath, Rathalos use their aerial prowess to descend on invaders.
Class
Flying Wyvern
Location
Forest, Basin, Wyveria
Weak Spot
Head
Breakable Parts
Wings, Tail (Severable)
Elemental Weaknesses
Thunder, Dragon

Here are a few pointers on how to defeat a Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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  • Rathalos will often be hovering in the air while you fight it, but you can force it down by using nearby Flashflies or Flash Pod slinger ammo.
  • Thunder is a weakness, and paralysing Rathalos is another great way to keep it stuck on the ground.
  • Make sure to bring antidotes with you as well, as Rathalos can poison as well as roast you with fire attacks.

What Rewards Do You Get for Beating Rathalos?

As with all monsters, the materials you receive as rewards when you beat Rathalos are somewhat randomised. In other words, you may need to hunt the monster multiple times to get certain materials. Here's a breakdown of all possible Rathalos rewards.

Possible Quest Rewards

  • Rathalos Certificate S
  • Rathalos Carapace
  • Rathalos Ruby
  • Rathalos Scale+
  • Rathalos Wing
  • Rathalos Tail
  • Rath Medulla
  • Inferno Sac
  • Monster Keenbone
  • Advanced Armor Sphere
  • Glowing Orb - Sword
  • Glowing Orb - Armor

Possible Target Rewards

  • Rathalos Certificate S (8% chance)
  • Rathalos Carapace (20% chance)
  • Rathalos Ruby (3% chance)
  • Rathalos Scale+ (20% chance)
  • Rathalos Tail (8% chance)
  • Rathalos Wing (15% chance)
  • Rath Medulla (8% chance)
  • Inferno Sac (18% chance)

Possible Broken Part Rewards

  • Left Wing
    • Rathalos Wing (100% chance)
  • Right Wing
    • Rathalos Wing (100% chance)

Possible Wound Destroyed Rewards

  • Rathalos Carapace (50% chance)
  • Rathalos Scale+ (50% chance)

Possible Carving Rewards

  • Rathalos Carapace (23% chance)
  • Rathalos Ruby
    • Carcass (5% chance)
    • Severed Part (7% chance)
  • Rathalos Scale+ (30% chance)
  • Rathalos Tail
    • Carcass (13% chance)
    • Severed Part (80% chance)
  • Rathalos Wing (18% chance)
  • Rath Medulla
    • Carcass (11% chance)
    • Severed Part (13% chance)

That's everything you need to know about Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds. How many of these beasts have you slain? Tell us in the comments section below, and check out our Monster Hunter Wilds guide for much more.