Rathalos

Rathalos is a medium to large-sized flying wyvern, with its most notable features being its crimson appearance and fire patterned wings. The Rathalos inhabits many areas; it is most commonly found in the Forest & Hills, along with the Volcanic zone and the Swamp zone. In Monster Hunter 3 it can be found in the Volcano and Island. This ability to live in the strangest and harshest of climates makes the Rathalos related far and wide as the King of the Wyverns.

There are two Rathalos subspecies; an Azure varient inhabiting the same zones as its red cousin, and a more solitary subspecies, the Silver Rathalos, that inhabits a far more secluded area, the ancient Tower. All Rathalos are male, with a female counterpart known as the Rathian.

The Rathalos has a whole variety of attacks, ranging from burning the hunter with a set of three fireballs from the air, to its incredibly deadly poison scratch, which leaves the hunter both poisoned and stunned.

Rathalos also appears in Monster Hunter 3, looking slightly brighter in color and more rounded, hosting a whole new variety of attacks and abilities. These include its new-found ability to hover, and that its fireballs can cause a burning effect. The Rathalos in both games can have its crown broken and its wing claws and tail cut off. When enraged it huffs orange smoke. In MH3, just like the Rathian, the Rathalos can knock a hunter down and start eating them.

Note: In Monster Hunter 3 the Rathalos has a weakness to thunder.



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Monster Hunter 3 Changes
Like the other two returning monsters, Rathalos has been completely remodeled. The most notable change is its wing span, which is much larger. Rathalos' attack pattern is also more air based, increasing its reputation as the "King of the Wyverns".

MH3 Armor Skills
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