Halloween has arrived in Monster Hunter Now, and players have the opportunity to hunt down the elusive Pink Rathian, a rare variant of the Rathian with a cherry-colored appearance. In this guide, we will provide you with tips on how to find and defeat the Pink Rathian in Monster Hunter Now.
Monster Hunter Now Pink Rathian Event Guide
The Pink Rathian event in Monster Hunter Now is in full swing, running from October 9th to the 15th, with the final day’s hunt available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local times apply, so you won’t need to set your alarm for the wee hours of the morning. However, there are specific requirements to access this quest. You must have reached Chapter 9 and achieved Rank 11, unlocking the Pink Rathian hunt.
Despite the event schedule, Pink Rathian’s appearance rate remains relatively low. If you’re eager to increase your chances of encountering this elusive beast, target the following times:
- Friday, October 13th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 14th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Again, remember that these times are based on your local time zone.
Pink Rathian, though a subspecies of Rathian, boasts its own unique icon on the map, making it easily distinguishable from other Rathian variants.
Monster Hunter Now Pink Rathian Event Guide: How to Defeat
Pink Rathian, while a subspecies of Rathian, is no pushover. It’s advisable to equip yourself with thunder and dragon elemental weapons to exploit its weaknesses. Expect a more aggressive encounter compared to the standard Rathian, with a variety of unique moves that will keep you on your toes.
Gathering Toki-Kadachi parts to craft thunder-element equipment is a wise decision before facing the Pink Rathian, as elemental damage is crucial in Monster Hunter Now.
Should you miss the chance to confront the Pink Rathian in the midst of the event, fear not. You can use a Paintball to track it down at your leisure within the following 48 hours, even after the event concludes.
Monster Hunter Now Pink Rathian Event Guide: Rewards
Like most monsters, Pink Rathian drops parts that can be crafted into an exclusive Rath Heart armor set. The armor set pieces come at level 5, and each piece provides specific skills:
- Rath Heart Braces: Windproof (Grade 5) Critical Eye (Grade 6)
- Rath Heart Coil: Critical Hit (Grade 5)
- Rath Heart Graves: Level 2 Special boost (Grade 5) Dragon Attack (Grade 6)
- Rath Heart Helm: Special Boost (Grade 5) Windproof (Grade 6)
- Rath Heart Mail: Dragon Attack (Grade 5) Focus (Grade 6)
Additionally, defeating the Pink Rathian rewards you with a weapon set containing three distinct weapons:
- Sword and Shield: Poison elemental with a Perfect Rush combo
- Bow: Dragon elemental with the Dragon Piecer
- Long Sword: Poison elemental with Spirit Helm Breaker
With this guide in hand, you’re equipped to take on the challenge of the Pink Rathian in Monster Hunter Now. Remember, it’s a limited-time event, so gather your party, prepare your gear, and step into the hunt for this rare and mighty creature. Happy hunting, brave adventurers!
