Greater Rathalos

Greater Rathalos Alternate names Rathalos Height 14 meters First appearance Monster Hunter Roar(s) More roars

Greater Rathalos (リオレウス,   Rioreusu, lit. Liolaeus) is a flying wyvern kaiju featured in the 2020 film, Monster Hunter. It is based on the monster species of the same name from the Capcom Monster Hunter video game franchise, however it is notably larger in the film.

Design

Rathalos is a reptilian dragon-like monster with beige membraneous wings and an eagle-like posture. The wyvern's armored scales are red in color, with black stripes throughout its length. Additionally, jagged markings creep down its wings. Its tail is moderately-sized with a spiked club at its tip.

Abilities

Weakness

The Greater Rathalos' oral region was highly susceptible to incendiary explosives, as the Hunter's explosive arrows were able to kill it in two direct hits.

Filmography

• Monster Hunter (2020)

Trivia

• The Greater Rathalos' size is very inconsistent, as it is canonically 14 meters in length but in scenes it it shown to be much larger, absolutely dwarfing the human characters.

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