Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise

Understanding the Controls — Monster Hunter Rise Guide

A detailed breakdown of Monster Hunter Rise's default controls, including movement, attacks, and the new Wirebug mechanics.

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Mastering the controls is paramount to success in Monster Hunter Rise. The game offers various control schemes, which you can customize in the options menu. Here's a general overview of the default controls:

  • Left Stick: Movement
  • Right Stick: Camera Control
  • A Button (Switch) / X Button (PlayStation) / A Button (Xbox): Action/Confirm
  • B Button (Switch) / Circle Button (PlayStation) / B Button (Xbox): Dodge/Cancel
  • X Button (Switch) / Triangle Button (PlayStation) / Y Button (Xbox): Weapon Attack 1
  • Y Button (Switch) / Square Button (PlayStation) / X Button (Xbox): Weapon Attack 2
  • ZL Button (Switch) / L2 Button (PlayStation) / LT Button (Xbox): Wirebug Aim/Special Action
  • ZR Button (Switch) / R2 Button (PlayStation) / RT Button (Xbox): Weapon Attack 3/Guard
  • L Button (Switch) / L1 Button (PlayStation) / LB Button (Xbox): Item Bar Cycle
  • R Button (Switch) / R1 Button (PlayStation) / RB Button (Xbox): Camera Lock-on/Special Action

Experiment with these controls in the Training Area to find what feels most comfortable for you. The Wirebug is a new mechanic that allows for incredible mobility and unique attacks, so practice using it frequently.