Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Controller Layouts (PC, Xbox, PS4)

Master Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's combat with our controller layout guide. Learn PC, Xbox, and PS4 control schemes for efficient monster hunting.

Mastering the controls in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is crucial for survival and success. The game offers several controller layouts tailored for PC (keyboard and mouse, or gamepad), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Understanding these layouts, and potentially customizing them, will significantly improve your combat efficiency and ability to react to monster attacks.

PC (Gamepad Recommended for Console Players):

While keyboard and mouse can be used, many players, especially those accustomed to console gaming, prefer a gamepad. The default layout typically mirrors console controls:

  • Left Analog Stick: Movement
  • Right Analog Stick: Camera Control
  • Face Buttons (A/X, B/O, X/Square, Y/Triangle): Attack, Dodge, Interact, Item Usage (context-sensitive)
  • D-Pad: Radial Menu Navigation, Item Selection
  • Shoulder Buttons (L1/LB, R1/RB): Targeting, Sprint/Dash
  • Triggers (L2/LT, R2/RT): Aiming (for ranged weapons), Special Attacks, Attack Chains
  • Start/Options Button: Menu
  • Select/View Button: Map

Xbox One Controller:

The Xbox One controller layout is very similar to the default PC gamepad setup:

  • Left Stick: Movement
  • Right Stick: Camera Control
  • A Button: Dodge, Interact
  • B Button: Cancel, Dodge (hold)
  • X Button: Attack
  • Y Button: Item Usage, Special Attack (context-sensitive)
  • D-Pad: Radial Menu Navigation, Item Selection
  • LB: Sprint/Dash
  • RB: Target Lock
  • LT: Aim (Ranged), Special Attack
  • RT: Attack, Special Attack
  • View Button: Map
  • Menu Button: Menu

PlayStation 4 Controller:

The PS4 controller layout shares commonalities with the Xbox layout:

  • Left Stick: Movement
  • Right Stick: Camera Control
  • X Button: Dodge, Interact
  • O Button: Cancel, Dodge (hold)
  • Square Button: Attack
  • Triangle Button: Item Usage, Special Attack (context-sensitive)
  • D-Pad: Radial Menu Navigation, Item Selection
  • L1: Sprint/Dash
  • R1: Target Lock
  • L2: Aim (Ranged), Special Attack
  • R2: Attack, Special Attack
  • Touchpad Button: Map
  • Options Button: Menu

Customization: In the game's options menu, you can rebind most buttons to suit your preferences. This is highly recommended, especially for actions you perform frequently, such as dodging, item usage, or weapon-specific combos. Experimenting with different layouts can lead to a more comfortable and efficient hunting experience.