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Rathalos
Male wyvern that keeps a nest and patrols its patch of territory from the air in search of prey. Its claws are filled with a poison that weakens its quarry.
Hitzones
Damage the part takes, in percent. The higher the number, the weaker the spot.
| Part | Cut | Impact | Shot | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 80 | 70 | 55 | 0 | 30 | 15 | 40 | 30 |
| Neck | 50 | 50 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 20 |
| Back | 25 | 30 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 30 | 20 |
| Belly | 45 | 40 | 55 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 10 |
| Tail | 30 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 20 |
| Wings | 25 | 20 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 15 | 40 | 20 |
| Legs | 45 | 50 | 45 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 5 |
Health
Capture and limp are the share of health left.
| Quests | Base health | Capture at | Limps at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village, low rank | 1,920 | 40% | 30% |
| Gathering Hall, low rank | 3,680 | 40% | 30% |
| Village, high rank | 3,200 | 24% | 18% |
| Gathering Hall, high rank | 4,320 | 24% | 18% |
Status tolerance
Build-up needed before the status takes hold. Each time it does, the next one needs more, up to the cap. Build-up drains over time.
| Status | Effect | First at | Then + | Cap | Drains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | 240 damage | 110 | 75 | 410 | 10 per 5 s |
| Paralysis | 10 s | 100 | 75 | 400 | 5 per 10 s |
| Sleep | 30 s | 150 | 50 | 350 | 5 per 10 s |
| Stun | 10 s | 160 | 60 | 400 | 5 per 10 s |
Part durability
Damage a part takes before it flinches or breaks.
| Part | Damage |
|---|---|
| Head | 180 |
| Neck | 100 |
| Body | 160 |
| Left wing | 100 |
| Right wing | 100 |
| Left leg | 160 |
| Right leg | 160 |
| Tail | 150 |
From the Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G official guidebook (Enterbrain, 2008), p. 358. Freedom 2 has no G rank, so those rows are left out.