Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Menu Navigation & Shortcuts — Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Guide

Master Monster Hunter World: Iceborne menu navigation and shortcuts for efficient inventory, equipment, and quest management. Save time managing your Item Box .

Navigating the menus and utilizing shortcuts in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is key to efficient management of your inventory, equipment, and quests. A well-organized approach saves valuable time, both in and out of combat.

Core Menu Navigation:

  • Main Menu: Accessed via the Start/Options button. This is your hub for managing everything from your Hunter's Notes to your Item Box and Equipment Box.
  • Item Box: Found in your room, at camp, and in Seliana/Astera. Allows you to manage your inventory, craft items, and organize your gear.
  • Equipment Box: Within the Item Box, this is where you equip weapons, armor, and decorations.
  • Crafting Menu: Accessible from the Item Box, allowing you to craft new weapons, armor, items, and decorations.
  • Quest Board: Located in the Gathering Hub or your room, this is where you accept and manage quests.
  • Map: Accessed via the Select/View button, showing the current locale, points of interest, and monster locations.

Essential Shortcuts & Tips:

  • Radial Menu: The most critical shortcut for in-hunt item usage. Customize it extensively to include your most-used potions, traps, and buffs. Hold the radial menu button and use the analog stick to select items quickly.
  • Quick Item Slots: The D-pad (or equivalent on PC) allows for quick cycling through your equipped items.
  • Weapon-Specific Combos: Each weapon has unique button combinations for its most powerful attacks. Practice these in the Training Area.
  • Target Lock: Holding R1/RB or L1/LB (depending on your settings) locks the camera onto a monster, making it easier to track its movements.
  • Quick Equip/Unequip: In the Equipment Box, you can quickly swap between pre-set armor and weapon loadouts. This is invaluable for adapting to different monster matchups.
  • Crafting Shortcuts: When crafting items, the game often remembers your last crafted items or allows you to craft in stacks.
  • Message Shortcuts: In multiplayer, use pre-set messages for quick communication (e.g., "Gather here," "Watch out!").
  • Fast Travel: Once discovered, you can fast travel to any camp on the map via the World Map menu.

Customization is Key: Spend time in the options menu to configure your radial menu, button mappings, and HUD preferences. A personalized setup will make your hunting experience far more fluid and enjoyable.