Learn the best ways to farm Rathian Shells in Monster Hunter Rise, including drop rates from different rewards and the equipment you can craft.
Alright, so you're looking to get your hands on some Rathian Shells in Monster Hunter Rise, huh? These are pretty important for crafting some sweet Rathian armor and weapons. You'll find the Rathian hanging out in a few different spots: the Lava Caverns, Sandy Plains, Shrine Ruins, and the Flooded Forest. Getting the shells involves taking down the Rathian, and there are a few ways you can snag those materials.
Here's the lowdown on how you get Rathian Shells (low rank):
| Type of Reward Drop | Drop Rate (%) |
| Target Reward | 28% |
| Capture Reward | 34% |
| Broken Part Reward | Head - 36%, Back - 29% |
| Carves | Body - 26% |
| Dropped Material | 39% |
You'll be using these Rathian Shells to craft some awesome gear. For weapons, you can make:
| Weapon | Class | Amount Needed |
| Dear Lutemis I | Charge Blade | Rathian Shell x4 |
| Valkyrie Chordmaker I | Hunting Horn | Rathian Shell x3 |
| Valkyrie Fire I | Light Bowgun | Rathian Shell x2 |
| Princess Regalia I | Insect Glaive | Rathian Shell x3 |
| Princess Panoply I | Gunlance | Rathian Shell x3 |
| Queen Blaster I | Bow | Rathian Shell x2 |
And for armor, you can deck yourself out with:
| Armor Piece | Amount Needed |
| Rathian Helm | Rathian Shell x3 |
| Rathian Mail | Rathian Shell x1 |
| Rathian Braces | Rathian Shell x3 |
| Rathian Coil | Rathian Shell x1 |
| Rhopessa Vertex | Rathian Shell x2 |
| Rhopessa Thorax | Rathian Shell x2 |
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