Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise

Weapon Controls & Combos — Monster Hunter Rise Guide

Master weapon controls and combos in Monster Hunter Rise. Learn devastating attacks for the Sword & Shield and other weapons to dominate hunts.

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Weapon Controls & Combos

Mastering your chosen weapon is paramount to success in the treacherous hunts of Monster Hunter Rise. This section delves into the intricate controls and devastating combos for a selection of popular weapons, providing actionable steps to elevate your hunting prowess.

Sword & Shield (SnS)

The Sword & Shield is a versatile weapon, offering a balance of offense, defense, and mobility. Its unique ability to use items while unsheathed makes it an excellent choice for supporting allies or quickly reacting to monster threats.

  • Basic Attacks:
    • X (Slash): A quick, single-hit attack. Good for initiating combos.
    • A (Shield Attack): A blunt attack that can stun monsters. Useful for breaking parts or applying KO.
    • X + A (Advancing Slash): A forward-moving attack that closes distance.
  • Key Combos:
    • Basic Combo: X > X > X (Three-hit sword combo).
    • Shield Bash Combo: A > A > A (Three-hit shield combo, strong KO potential).
    • Sword & Shield Combo: X > A > X > A (Alternating sword and shield attacks for sustained damage and stun).
    • Perfect Rush: This powerful combo is initiated after a backhop (ZL + A) or a Guard Slash (ZL + X). Press X repeatedly with precise timing during the rush to unleash a flurry of high-damage attacks. Mastering the timing is crucial for maximizing damage.
  • Defensive & Utility Actions:
    • ZL (Guard): Block incoming attacks. Can be followed by a Guard Slash (X) for a quick counter.
    • ZL + A (Backhop): A quick dodge backward that can be chained into a Perfect Rush or a charged attack.
    • R + Y (Sheathe): Puts away your weapon.
    • R + X (Draw Attack): An unsheathing attack.
    • Item Use: While unsheathed, press Y to use an item (e.g., Potion, Flash Bomb). This is a core advantage of the SnS.
  • Wirebug Skills:
    • Falling Shadow (ZL + X): Propels you forward with a Wirebug, allowing for an aerial attack. Can be followed by a plunging attack.
    • Metsu Shoryugeki (ZL + A): A powerful upward shield attack that deals significant blunt damage and has high KO potential. Requires two Wirebug charges.

Long Sword (LS)

The Long Sword is a stylish and powerful weapon known for its flowing combos and Spirit Gauge mechanic. Building and using the Spirit Gauge is key to unlocking its full damage potential.

  • Basic Attacks:
    • X (Overhead Slash): A vertical slash.
    • A (Thrust): A quick poke.
    • X + A (Fade Slash): A backward-stepping slash that can reposition you.
  • Spirit Gauge & Attacks:
    • The Spirit Gauge fills as you land attacks.
    • R (Spirit Blade): Consumes Spirit Gauge to perform powerful, multi-hit attacks.
      • Spirit Blade I (R): First hit of the Spirit combo.
      • Spirit Blade II (R after Spirit Blade I): Second hit.
      • Spirit Blade III (R after Spirit Blade II): Third hit.
      • Spirit Roundslash (R after Spirit Blade III): The final hit of the Spirit combo. Landing this attack increases your Spirit Gauge level (white > yellow > red), boosting your damage.
  • Key Combos:
    • Basic Combo: X > X > A (Overhead Slash > Overhead Slash > Thrust).
    • Spirit Combo Chain: Focus on landing regular attacks to fill your Spirit Gauge, then unleash the Spirit Combo (R > R > R > R) to raise your Spirit Gauge level.
    • Foresight Slash (ZR + A after an attack): A powerful counter-attack that, if timed correctly, negates damage and allows you to follow up with a Spirit Roundslash, instantly raising your Spirit Gauge level. Mastering this is crucial for advanced LS play.
    • Special Sheathe (ZR + B): A quick sheathe that can be followed by two powerful attacks:
      • Iai Slash (X after Special Sheathe): A quick, powerful slash that fills Spirit Gauge.
      • Iai Spirit Slash (R after Special Sheathe): A devastating counter-attack that, if timed perfectly, deals massive damage and automatically raises your Spirit Gauge level. Consumes one Spirit Gauge level.
  • Wirebug Skills:
    • Silkbind Helm Breaker (ZL + X): A high-damage aerial attack that consumes one Spirit Gauge level. The damage scales with your current Spirit Gauge level.
    • Serene Pose (ZL + A): A counter stance that, if triggered, allows you to follow up with a powerful attack. Requires two Wirebug charges.