A breakdown of all weapon types to help you decide which to choose in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
We also explain howwirebugsincorporate into each weapon including Silkbind attacks and Switch Skills.
Additionally, you’re able to pick and choose what weapon you want to use at any time.
Ranged weapons also exist, with different ammo types enabling you to dish out different amounts of elemental damage.
Gyro aiming is also supported on Switch.
How do Monster Hunter Rise weapons work?
Weapons are also grouped into sharp, blunt and piercing types.
Blunt weapons like hammers are best for high-impact damage that can both stun monsters and break off armour plates.
Meanwhile, piercing weapons like bows can get deep into monsters to inflict multiple damage.
Be aware that some weapon trees may not unlock until you’ve fought the monster atHigh Rank.
A major game-changer in Monster Hunter Rise is the introduction ofWirebugs.
Wirebugsalso allow you to execute special Silkbind Attacks, which are unique to each weapon bang out.
To perform a Silkbind Attack, unsheathe your weapon and press either ZL and X or ZL and A.
For ranged weapons, this will be mapped to R and X or R and A.
Depending on the move, Silkbind Attacks cost either one or two wirebugs.
Some weapon types will also have multiple Silkbind Attacks, which depend on the Switch Skills that are unlocked.
Sunbreak Insect Glaive Switch Skills
Two new moves have been added alongside Sunbreak.
There’s also amonsters list, as well as individual pages on beatingGarangolm,LunagaronandShogun Ceanataur.
