- Its head, back, and wings (individual) can be broken, and its tail severed.
- Rathalos is the flagship monster for the entire series.
- Rathalos received a modern redesign in Monster Hunter 3 that remains current for all future titles. The same is true for its relatives such as Azure Rathalos and Rathian.
- All species of the Rathalos/Rathian race also gained a new roar in Monster Hunter: World. Only in some spinoffs such as Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are their old roars reused.
- Rathalos, Lagiacrus, and Estrellian are the only flagships to have area themes play rather than unique themes. However, Rathalos is often associated with his debut location (and its theme), Forest and Hills.
- Monster Hunter Online is exempt from this, where Forest and Hills music always plays for Rathalos, Azure Rathalos, and Silver Rathalos.
- Rathalos ranked 21st place in the Top Monster competition during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary, just short of the congratulated top 20.[3]
Rathalos
Rathalos リオレウス | |
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Title | Fire Wyvern |
Introduced | MH1 |
Classification | Flying Wyvern |
Average Dimensions | |
Length | Unknown |
Height | Unknown |
Foot Size | Unknown |
Habitats | |
Forests Volcanoes | |
Relatives | |
Rathian Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Zerureusu | |
Taxonomy | |
Order | Saurischia |
Suborder | Wyvern Feet |
Infraorder | Armor Shell Wyvern |
Superfamily | Flying Wyvern |
Suborder | Rath |
The Fire Wyvern Rathalos (リオレウス, rioreusu) is a Flying Wyvern introduced in the original Monster Hunter.
Physiology and Abilities
Rathalos are large flying wyverns characterized by their red shells adorned with black markings. Their large wings possess a strong membrane with fiery dark marks coming from the wing arm. The tail-tip is noticeably wider than the rest of the tail, and is used as a club.
The talons of a Rathalos can secrete a powerful toxin capable of disorienting large animals, while their developed flame sac allows them to spit large fireballs.
Rathalos are the male part of a sexually dimorphic species, and are often seen alongside their female counterpart, Rathian.
Rathalos is affected by Regional Variation, where individuals within the same species look slightly different based on where they live. The Rathalos seen near Minegarde and Dundorma (=those seen in the games from Monster Hunter to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite) are quite thin, with long necks and wider maws. The Rathalos found near Moga, Val Habar, the New World and Kamura (those seen in the games from Monster Hunter 3 onwards) are much bulkier by comparison, and have stronger legs.[1][2]
Description
Monster Hunter Now | |
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Characteristics: A fearsome flying wyvern who has earned the moniker "King of the Skies." Together with its female counterpart, it forms its territory around their nest, keeping close watch from above. With its powerful wings, it swiftly descends to intercept any trespassers, assailing them with its mighty, poisonous claws. In addition, it is well known for its ability to breathe fire. Useful Information: As implied by its title of "King of the Skies," this monster is capable of taking flight, whereupon it will attack from above with its flame breath. Habitat: Forest |
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak | |
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Terrible wyverns called "Kings of the Skies." Along with Rathian, they stake wide territories centered around their nest. Rathalos descend on invaders from the sky, attacking with poison claws and a breath of fire. Threat Level: ★★★★★★ The King of the Skies lives up to its name by staying airborne for most of its attacks. A well-aimed Flash Bomb can help to bring a Rathalos down to earth, however. |
Monster Hunter | |
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Male wyvern that keeps a nest and patrols its territory from the air in search of prey. Its claws are filled with poison that weakens its prey. |
Game Data
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
Rathalos can be found in the Shrine Ruins, Lava Caverns, Red Stronghold, Infernal Springs, Citadel and Forlorn Arena.
Breakables |
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Head Back Wings (Individual) Tail (Sever) |
Carves
Low Rank
Carves (Body) | |
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Item | Chance |
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38% |
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24% |
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20% |
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12% |
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5% |
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1% |
Carves (Tail) | |
Item | Chance |
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70% |
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20% |
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7% |
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3% |
Target Rewards | |
Item | Chance |
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31% |
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23% |
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16% |
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14% |
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7% |
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7% |
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2% |
Capture Rewards | |
Item | Chance |
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30% |
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27% |
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19% |
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14% |
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7% |
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3% |
Break Head | |
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Item | Chance |
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66% |
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30% |
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4% |
Break Wings (Individual) | |
Item | Chance |
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75% |
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25% |
Break Back | |
Item | Chance |
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68% |
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30% |
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2% |
Drops (Set 1) | |
Item | Chance |
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50% |
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37% |
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12% |
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1% |
Drops (Set 2) | |
Item | Chance |
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50% |
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30% |
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20% |
High Rank
Carves (Body) | |
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Item | Chance |
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36% |
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24% |
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19% |
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12% |
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5% |
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3% |
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1% |
Carves (Tail) | |
Item | Chance |
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60% |
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13% |
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12% |
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7% |
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5% |
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3% |
Target Rewards | |
Item | Chance |
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27% |
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20% |
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15% |
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15% |
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10% |
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7% |
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5% |
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1% |
Capture Rewards | |
Item | Chance |
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32% |
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27% |
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14% |
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12% |
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7% |
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5% |
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3% |
Break Head | |
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Item | Chance |
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63% |
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26% |
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7% |
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4% |
Break Wings (Individual) | |
Item | Chance |
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70% |
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30% |
Break Back | |
Item | Chance |
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45% |
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30% |
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20% |
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4% |
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1% |
Drops (Set 1) | |
Item | Chance |
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35% |
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34% |
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15% |
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12% |
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3% |
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1% |
Drops (Set 2) | |
Item | Chance |
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50% |
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30% |
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19% |
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1% |
Master Rank
Carves (Body) | |
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Item | Chance |
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36% |
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24% |
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19% |
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12% |
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5% |
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3% |
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1% |
Carves (Tail) | |
Item | Chance |
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70% |
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22% |
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5% |
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3% |
Target Rewards | |
Item | Chance |
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31% |
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23% |
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17% |
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15% |
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7% |
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5% |
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2% |
Capture Rewards | |
Item | Chance |
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32% |
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27% |
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14% |
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12% |
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7% |
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5% |
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3% |
Break Head | |
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Item | Chance |
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64% |
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26% |
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7% |
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3% |
Break Wings (Individual) | |
Item | Chance |
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70% |
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30% |
Break Back | |
Item | Chance |
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62% |
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30% |
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5% |
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3% |
Drops (Set 1) | |
Item | Chance |
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40% |
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34% |
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10% |
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12% |
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3% |
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1% |
Drops (Set 2) | |
Item | Chance |
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50% |
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30% |
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19% |
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1% |
Anomaly
- These materials are not guaranteed to be earned, they're quest rewards, and they have a chance to be carve bonuses each time you carve the afflicted monster.
Anomaly Quests (Broken Parts) | |
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Item | Chance |
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40% |
Anomaly Quests (Carves) | |
Item | Chance |
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40% |
Anomaly Investigations (Broken Parts) | |
Item | Chance |
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40% (Lv 51-100) |
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40% (Lv 101-160) |
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40% (Lv 161-300) |
Anomaly Investigations (Carves) | |
Item | Chance |
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40% (Lv 51-100) |
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40% (Lv 101-160) |
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40% (Lv 161-300) |
Equipment
Weapons in Bold are exclusive to Sunbreak.
Long Sword
Switch Axe
Light Bowgun
Previous Titles
Game Appearances
- Rathalos has appeared in every Monster Hunter title (save for some minor spinoffs) and almost all crossovers involving the series.
Main Series
- Monster Hunter (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter G
- Monster Hunter Freedom
- Monster Hunter 2
- Monster Hunter Freedom 2
- Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
- Monster Hunter 3
- Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
- Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
- Monster Hunter 4
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
- Monster Hunter: World
- Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Frontier
- Monster Hunter Frontier
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 2.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 3.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 4.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 5.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 6.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 7.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 8.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 9.0
- Monster Hunter Frontier Season 10
- Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.1
- Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.2
- Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.3
- Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.4
- Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.5
- Monster Hunter Frontier G
- Monster Hunter Frontier G2
- Monster Hunter Frontier G3
- Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine
- Monster Hunter Frontier G5
- Monster Hunter Frontier G6
- Monster Hunter Frontier G7
- Monster Hunter Frontier G8
- Monster Hunter Frontier G9
- Monster Hunter Frontier G10
- Monster Hunter Frontier Z
- Monster Hunter Frontier Z Zenith
Stories
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Monstie Drop Monster Hunter Stories
- Monster Hunter Riders
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Spin-Off
- Monster Hunter Online
- Monster Hunter Explore
- Monster Hunter Now
- Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles
- MH Diary: Poka Poka Felyne Village
- Monster Hunter Mobile Minigames
- Monster Hunter Card Games
- Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting
- Monster Hunter Massive Hunting
- Monster Hunter Big Game Hunting Quest
- Monster Hunter Mezeporta Reclamation
- Monster Hunter Pachi Machines
- Pachislot: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
- Pachislot: Monster Hunter Thunderclap in the Moonlight
- Pachinko: Monster Hunter 4
- Pachislot: Monster Hunter: World
- Pachislot: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Crossovers
- TEPPEN
- Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- Puzzle & Dragons
- Puzzle & Dragons X
- Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
- Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS (via armor)
- Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Gyakuten Othellonia
- Dragalia Lost
- Dragon Quest of the Stars
- Arknights
- Street Fighter 6
- RAID: Shadow Legends (via armor & crossover trailer)
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
Other Media
Locales
- Forest and Hills
- Old Swamp
- Old Volcano
- Volcano (2nd)
- Tower 1
- Tower 3
- Deserted Island
- Volcano (3rd)
- Ancestral Steppe
- Volcanic Hollow
- Heaven's Mount
- Tower Summit
- Everwood
- Jurassic Frontier
- Ruined Pinnacle
- Ancient Forest
- Elder's Recess
- Guiding Lands
- Shrine Ruins
- Red Stronghold
- Infernal Springs
- Citadel
- Forlorn Arena (MHRS)
- Windward Plains
Information from Printed Media
Notice For printed media that was never officially localized into English, fan translations have been used and they may include errors. If you can read Japanese and would like to improve this wiki please message yuzucchinyan on Discord. |
Title of Printed Media
From Pages X-Y: Summary of the information about this monster from this media.
Other Languages
Other Languages | |
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日本語 | リオレウス (rioreusu) 火竜 (hiryū) |
한국어 | 리오레우스 (liole-useu) 화룡 (hwalyong) |
International | Rathalos |
Español | Wyvern de Fuego |
Notes
- Rathalos also appears as the 2nd tutorial level, to introduce bosses.
- As a special boss in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Final Fantasy XIV, Arknights, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- As a playable entity in TEPPEN, Dragalia Lost, Puzzle & Dragons and Arknights.
- As an armor set in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Sonic Frontiers.
Sources
- ↑ Monster Hunter World: The Official Complete Works, pg. 280
- ↑ Hunter's Encyclopedia 3, pg. 48
- ↑ https://www.monsterhunter.com/20th/en/vote-monster/result/
Gallery
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MHRise Render
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MHF2 Render