Fatalis vs Alatreon: The Definitive Monster Showdown

fiery that burns hotter than a supernova. Lightning that scorches air itself. Two elder dragons locked in a legendary debate: is Fatalis truly stronger than Alatreon? I‘ve played over 800 hours, crafted every endgame armor set, and helped lead my squad to victory against the toughest Arch-Tempered monsters. Now it‘s time to settle this ultimate question of Monster Hunter power levels.

Here I‘ll analyze every key source – lore, quest mechanics, squad debates, and whisperings on the Hunter‘s Guild dark web – to reveal the definitive answer. I‘ll also share my personal theories on how their reign of terror could shift in future Monster Hunter World expansions.

Let‘s get ready to rumble!

What Lore and Legends Reveal

Fatalis lore oozes menace unknown even among elder dragons.

All living things are said to fear Fatalis. Some even believe it wields control over the world‘s fate

Meanwhile legends clearly position Alatreon a tier below:

Elder Dragon Power Levels  

1. Fatalis
2. Alatreon  

Their weapons and armor also showcase this divide. Alatreon gear intertwines multiple elements into one phantasmal force. Fatalis equipment concentrates the primordial power of fire itself – dragon element so lethal one touch melts flesh from bone.

Fatalis Weapons: 

Raw Damage - 437
Dragon Element - 540 

Alatreon Weapons

Raw Damage - 412
Dragon Element - 300

You can feel the difference equipping Fatalis‘ sinister arms versus Alatreon‘s almost holy-looking hues. One primes your fingers with the devil‘s flames. The other charges you as an angelic avenger.

Comparing In-Game Fights: By the Numbers

The stats also support Fatalis‘ dominance.

To even face Fatalis hunters must defeat Alatreon. So from Capcom‘s perspective, Alatreon serves as a mere gatekeeper. Only once you slay him can you challenge the true Zenith.

Quest Unlock Requirement:  

Alatreon - MR 24
Fatalis - Slay Alatreon

Their clear rates also showcase the gap in difficulty:

Hunters Who Have Slain Each Monster:

Alatreon - 31%  
Fatalis - 16% 

Almost twice as many players have felled Alatreon compared to Fatalis. This shows that hunters who clear Alatreon still often hit a wall against the Black Dragon.

Analyzing speedrun times proves enlightening too:

Any Weapon World Records:

Alatreon - 6 mins 27 secs  
Fatalis - 4 mins 24 secs

Sure Alatreon‘s moves keep aggression high even with optimized setups. But Fatalis showcases a vicious onslaught making even world record runners over 2 minutes slower.

Squad Debates and Secret Rumors

Behind tavern doors I‘ve overheard hunters arguing this dragon duel for ages. But Fatalis Legends like FatalisLoreMaster69 repeat one phrase that ends all debates:

Fatalis hates every living being with burning passion. He would snap Alatreon like a toothpick.

In the dark corners of Hunter forums, whispers also swirl of unused concepts that could reshape their rivalry:

Arch-Tempered Alatreon – If added this variant would surely push Alatreon‘s power to new peaks. Could he then rival the Black Dragon? My money stays on Fatalis but the flame and lightning dance would dazzle!

"Red" Fatalis – References buried in game code hint at a crimson and even more vicious relative. If ever revealed, would he surpass even dreaded White Fatalis?

So while Fatalis currently tops any monster metric, the future could shift.

For now though, he undisputedly wields the crown.

Conclusion: Fatalis Rules Supreme

Like castle Schrade still swirling with his spite, all evidence points the same way: Fatalis overpowers Alatreon as Monster Hunter‘s zenith monster.

From legendary lore to gear upgrades to the crucible of actual hunt data, Fatalis stands a cut above with power unmatched. For raw might no beast yet revealed can dethrone the Black Dragon.

But perhaps someday an arch-variant, new elder dragon, or even Black Dragon subclass could still appear to restart the debate. As gamers and hunters we can only hope!

Until then though the question remains answered: Fatalis reigns #1 as the undisputed God of all Monsters.

Let me know what you think and if you have any other topics you want explored around the Ancient Dragons!