Monster Hunter Wilds is a massive action RPG from CAPCOM that takes the series to new heights on current-generation platforms. It features complex systems to learn, weapons to master, and gear to collect and craft, resulting in an extensive control scheme.

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Whether you’re playing on your preferred controller, or keyboard and mouse, we have documented every control you’ll need to keep track of and make use of during your hunts. Here are the complete controls for Monster Hunter Wilds for each platform and input type broken down into relevant sections.

  • Controller
  • Keyboard and Mouse

Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Controls for Controllers

Here are the default controls for Monster Hunter Wilds whether you’re playing on an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

Sheathed Controls

ActionXboxPlayStationCrouchAXEvade (While moving)AXConfirm (in menus)AXTalkAXUse FacilityAXGatherBCircleCancel (In Menus)BCircleReady WeaponYTriangleUse ItemXSquareMoveLeft thumbstickLeft thumbstickToggle dashLSL3DashLeft thumbstick + LS (single press)Left thumbstick + L3 (single press)Adjust CameraRight thumbstickRight thumbstickSwitch TargetRSR3Call Seikret (Auto)D-pad UpD-pad UpView Seikret PouchD-pad LeftD-pad LeftSwitch weaponsD-pad RightD-pad RightCall Seikret (Manual)D-pad DownD-pad DownMove Cursor (in menus)D-padD-padItem Bar LB (Hold)L1 (Hold)Aim SlingerLT (Hold)L2 (Hold)Sprint RB (Hold)R1 (Hold)Fire Slinge Ammo (While Aiming)RTR2Open MenuMenu buttonOptions buttonOpen MapView buttonTouchpad

Unsheathed Controls

ActionXboxPlayStationEvadeAXStandard Attack (All Melee Weapons)BCircle Special Shot / Switch Modes (All Ranged Weapons)BCircleStandard Attack (All Melee Weapons)YTriangleReload / Apply coating (All Ranged Weapons)YTriangleSheathe weaponXSquareMoveLeft thumbstickLeft thumbstickAdjust CameraRight thumbstickRight thumbstickSwitch TargetRSR3Call Seikret (Auto)D-pad UpD-pad UpView Seikret PouchD-pad LeftD-pad LeftSwitch weaponsD-pad RightD-pad RightCall Seikret (Manual)D-pad DownD-pad DownItem Bar LB (Hold)L1 (Hold)Focus Mode (All Melee Weapons)LT (Hold)L2 (Hold)Aim / Focus(All Ranged Weapons)LT (Hold)L2 (Hold)Focus Strike (All Melee Weapons)RBR1Focus Strike – while in focus mode (All Ranged Weapons)RBR1Special Attack / Guard (All Melee Weapons)RTR2Standard Shot / Charged Shot (All Ranged Weapons)RTR2Open MenuMenu buttonOptions buttonOpen MapView buttonTouchpad

Seikret Mounted Controls

ActionXboxPlayStationDismountAXGatherBCircleRiding AttackYTriangleUse ItemXSquareMoveLeft ThumbstickLeft ThumbstickSprint (while in auto)LSL3Sprint (manual)Left Thumbstick + LS (Single press)Left Thumbstick + L3 (Single press)Adjust CameraRight ThumbstickRight ThumbstickSwitch targetRSR3Switch to Auto-moveD-pad UpD-pad UpView Seikret PouchD-pad LeftD-pad LeftSwitch weaponsD-pad RightD-pad RightSwitch to Manual movementD-pad DownD-pad DownItem BarLBL1Aim SlingerLTL2Speed Up / SprintRBR1Slow Down / StopRTR2Open MenuMenu buttonOptions buttonOpen MapView buttonTouchpad

Items Controls

ActionXboxPlayStationUse ItemXSquareOpen Item BarLBL1Select ItemLB (Hold) + X or BL1 (Hold) + Square or CircleSelect Ammo / CoatingLB (Hold) + Y or AL1 (Hold) + Triangle or XSelect Item (Expanded View)LB (Hold) + View + Right ThumbstickL1 (Hold) + Touchpad + Right Thumbstick

Radial Menu / Shortcuts

ActionXboxPlayStationDisplay Radial MenuLB (Hold)L1 (Hold)Select ShortcutLB (Hold) + Right ThumbstickL1 (Hold) + Right ThumbstickUse ShortcutLB (Hold) + Right Thumbstick (release after selecting)L1 (Hold) + Right Thumbstick (release after selecting)Select Shortcut LoadoutLB (Hold) + D-PadL1 (Hold) + D-Pad

Monster Mounted Controls

ActionXboxPlayStationJump AttackY (While Jumping)Triangle (While Jumping)Mounted Light Knife AttackB (While Mounted)Circle (While Mounted)Mounted Strong Knife AttackY (While Mounted)Triangle (While Mounted)Mounted Weapon AttackRB (While Mounted)R1 (While Mounted)MoveLeft Thumbstick or ALeft Thumbstick or XBraceRT (Hold While Mounted)R2 (Hold While Mounted)DismountX (Hold While Mounted)Square (Hold While Mounted)

Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Here are the default controls for Monster Hunter Wilds if you’re playing on keyboard and mouse.

Menu Controls

ActionInputMove Cursor Up / Increase NumberWMove Cursor Down / Decrease NumberSMove Cursor LeftAMove Cursor RightDConfirmF or SpacebarBack (Cancel)Right Mouse Button or EscapeGo to Previous Page/TabQGo to Next Page/TabEGo to Previous Status/CategoryzGo to Next Status/CategoryCChange Page (in Menus) / Rotate Model Left1Change Page (in Menus) / Rotate Model Right3Enlarge ModelMouse Wheel UpShrink ModelMouse Wheel DownSub-menuRRegister/Recall LoadoutShift (Left)Switch ColumnAlt (Left)Display FilteringXReorder ListGToggle List DisplayTab

Detailed Map Controls

ActionInputShrink MapQ or Mouse Wheel DownEnlarge MapE or Mouse Wheel UpReset Cursor PositionLeft ShiftSet WaypointXSwitch Map ViewRToggle Partial/Fullscreen MapNEnvironment OverviewGRotate Map (Hold)Left Ctrl

All Melee / Ranged Weapons

Hunter Controls

ActionInputMove ForwardWMove BackSMove LeftAMove RightDDash (Hold) / Sheathe WeaponLeft ShiftCrouch / EvadeSpacebarInteract / Talk / Gather / CarveFUse Item / Sheathe WeaponEIn the Lobby/Camp: Target Next NPCROpen Start MenuEscape or H

Monster Mounted Controls

ActionInputLight Knife AttackLeft Mouse ButtonStrong Knife AttackRight Mouse ButtonWeapon AttackRDismount Monster (Hold)EBraceLeft Shift

Seikret Mounted Controls

ActionInputCall Seikret (Auto) / Switch to Auto-move While MountedTabCall Seikret (Manual) / Switch to Manual movement While MountedQSwitching WeaponsXSpeed Up (Press Once) / Sprint (Hold)Left ShiftSlow Down (Press Once) / Stop (Hold)ZDismount SeikretSpacebarView Seikret PouchN

Radial Menu / Shortcut Controls

ActionInputDisplay Radial Menu/ShortcutsVRadial Menu/Shortcuts: Previous Shortcut LoadoutMouse Wheel UpRadial Menu/Shortcuts: Next Shortcut LoadoutMouse Wheel DownSwitch to Next Shortcut LoadoutG

Camera Controls

ActionInputEnable Focus/Target CameraBBinoculars/Photo Mode: Zoom InC or Mouse Wheel UpBinoculars/Photo Mode: Zoom OutZ or Mouse Wheel Down

Chat Controls

ActionInputPost MessageEnterPush to TalkTStickersF9GesturesF10Pose SetsF11Member ListL

Direct Menu

ActionInputOpen Map / Open Chat Notification / Skip ResultsMCheck Item PouchIMission Info MenuJFire SOS FlareRight ShiftHunter ProfilePPause GameEndOptionsOActivate Photo ModeRight Ctrl

All Melee Weapons

Weapon Controls

ActionInputReady Weapon / Standard AttackLeft Mouse ButtonSpecial Attack (When Weapon is Drawn)Right Mouse ButtonGuard / Special Weapon ActionRSimultaneous ActionMouse 3Focus Mode / Aim Slinger with Weapon Sheathed (Press Once)Left AltFocus Mode / Aim Slinger with Weapon Sheathed (Hold)Mouse 4Focus Strike (While in Focus Mode)Left ShiftEquip/Unequip MantleC

Slinger Controls

ActionInputAim SlingerRight Mouse ButtonFire Slinger Ammo (While Aiming Slinger or In Focus Mode)Middle Mouse ButtonFire Hook Slinger (While Aiming Slinger)FSelect Previous Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Page UpSelect Next Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Q or Page DownSelect Next Scoutfly Target (While Aiming Slinger)Tab

Item Bar Controls

ActionInputBrowse Items LeftMouse Scroll UpBrowse Items RightMouse Scroll DownBrowse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Up↑Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Down↓Display Items (Hold) / Reset CameraLeft CtrlWhile Items Are Displayed: Browse Items LeftMouse Scroll UpWhile Items Are Displayed: Browse Items RightMouse Scroll DownBrowse Ammo/Coatings/Lures (When Items Are Displayed): Up↑Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures (When Items Are Displayed): Down↓While Items Are Displayed: Radial Menu/ShortcutsLeft Mouse ButtonWhile Items Are Displayed: Select Shortcut LoadoutMiddle Mouse ButtonWhile Items Are Displayed: Fully Expand Bar (Press Once)Spacebar

All Ranged Weapons

Weapon Controls

ActionInputDraw Weapon / Fire Ranged WeaponLeft Mouse ButtonReload / Apply or Remove CoatingRAim Weapon/Slinger (Press Once)Left AltAim Weapon/SlingerMouse 3Aim Weapon/SlingerRight Mouse ButtonUse Special AmmoLeft ShiftGuard / Special Weapon ActionMouse 4Switch ModesFEquip/Unequip MantleC

Slinger Controls

ActionInputFire Slinger Ammo (While Aiming Slinger or With Weapon Drawn)Middle Mouse ButtonFire Hook Slinger (While Aiming Slinger)FSelect Previous Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Page UpSelect Next Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Q or Page DownSelect Next Scoutfly Target (While Aiming Slinger)Tab

Item Bar Controls

ActionInputBrowse Items LeftMouse Scroll UpBrowse Items RightMouse Scroll DownBrowse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Up↑Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Down↓Display Items (Hold) / Reset CameraLeft CtrlWhile Items Are Displayed: Browse Items LeftMouse Scroll UpWhile Items Are Displayed: Browse Items RightMouse Scroll DownBrowse Ammo/Coatings/Lures (When Items Are Displayed): Up↑Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures (When Items Are Displayed): Down↓While Items Are Displayed: Radial Menu/ShortcutsLeft Mouse ButtonWhile Items Are Displayed: Select Shortcut LoadoutMiddle Mouse ButtonWhile Items Are Displayed: Fully Expand Bar (Press Once)Spacebar

Display Keyboard Shortcuts

ActionInputDisplay Keyboard ShortcutsV or V (Hold)Use Keyboard Shortcut1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0, – , ^Select Shortcut LoadoutF1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8

Can you Rebind Monster Hunter Wilds Controls?

Yes, players can rebind some of the Monster Hunter Wilds controls. This is consistent between both input types, but there is no complete rebinding feature.

That wraps up the entire controls list for Monster Hunter Wilds. It’s a lot to take in, but this isn’t new for Monster Hunter players at all. There are a lot of contextual buttons above, which should be obvious when you actually use them in the game.

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