Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Controls for PC and Controller
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Monster Hunter Wilds Complete Controls for PC and Controller

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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.

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

ActionXboxPlayStation
CrouchAX
Evade (While moving)AX
Confirm (in menus)AX
TalkAX
Use FacilityAX
GatherBCircle
Cancel (In Menus)BCircle
Ready WeaponYTriangle
Use ItemXSquare
MoveLeft thumbstickLeft thumbstick
Toggle dashLSL3
DashLeft thumbstick + LS (single press)Left thumbstick + L3 (single press)
Adjust CameraRight thumbstickRight thumbstick
Switch TargetRSR3
Call Seikret (Auto)D-pad UpD-pad Up
View Seikret PouchD-pad LeftD-pad Left
Switch weaponsD-pad RightD-pad Right
Call Seikret (Manual)D-pad DownD-pad Down
Move Cursor (in menus)D-padD-pad
Item Bar LB (Hold)L1 (Hold)
Aim SlingerLT (Hold)L2 (Hold)
Sprint RB (Hold)R1 (Hold)
Fire Slinge Ammo (While Aiming)RTR2
Open MenuMenu buttonOptions button
Open MapView buttonTouchpad

Unsheathed Controls

ActionXboxPlayStation
EvadeAX
Standard Attack (All Melee Weapons)BCircle
Special Shot / Switch Modes (All Ranged Weapons)BCircle
Standard Attack (All Melee Weapons)YTriangle
Reload / Apply coating (All Ranged Weapons)YTriangle
Sheathe weaponXSquare
MoveLeft thumbstickLeft thumbstick
Adjust CameraRight thumbstickRight thumbstick
Switch TargetRSR3
Call Seikret (Auto)D-pad UpD-pad Up
View Seikret PouchD-pad LeftD-pad Left
Switch weaponsD-pad RightD-pad Right
Call Seikret (Manual)D-pad DownD-pad Down
Item 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)RBR1
Focus Strike – while in focus mode (All Ranged Weapons)RBR1
Special Attack / Guard (All Melee Weapons)RTR2
Standard Shot / Charged Shot (All Ranged Weapons)RTR2
Open MenuMenu buttonOptions button
Open MapView buttonTouchpad

Seikret Mounted Controls

ActionXboxPlayStation
DismountAX
GatherBCircle
Riding AttackYTriangle
Use ItemXSquare
MoveLeft ThumbstickLeft Thumbstick
Sprint (while in auto)LSL3
Sprint (manual)Left Thumbstick + LS (Single press)Left Thumbstick + L3 (Single press)
Adjust CameraRight ThumbstickRight Thumbstick
Switch targetRSR3
Switch to Auto-moveD-pad UpD-pad Up
View Seikret PouchD-pad LeftD-pad Left
Switch weaponsD-pad RightD-pad Right
Switch to Manual movementD-pad DownD-pad Down
Item BarLBL1
Aim SlingerLTL2
Speed Up / SprintRBR1
Slow Down / StopRTR2
Open MenuMenu buttonOptions button
Open MapView buttonTouchpad

Items Controls

ActionXboxPlayStation
Use ItemXSquare
Open Item BarLBL1
Select ItemLB (Hold) + X or BL1 (Hold) + Square or Circle
Select Ammo / CoatingLB (Hold) + Y or AL1 (Hold) + Triangle or X
Select Item (Expanded View)LB (Hold) + View + Right ThumbstickL1 (Hold) + Touchpad + Right Thumbstick

Radial Menu / Shortcuts

ActionXboxPlayStation
Display Radial MenuLB (Hold)L1 (Hold)
Select ShortcutLB (Hold) + Right ThumbstickL1 (Hold) + Right Thumbstick
Use 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

ActionXboxPlayStation
Jump 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 X
BraceRT (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

ActionInput
Move Cursor Up / Increase NumberW
Move Cursor Down / Decrease NumberS
Move Cursor LeftA
Move Cursor RightD
ConfirmF or Spacebar
Back (Cancel)Right Mouse Button or Escape
Go to Previous Page/TabQ
Go to Next Page/TabE
Go to Previous Status/Categoryz
Go to Next Status/CategoryC
Change Page (in Menus) / Rotate Model Left1
Change Page (in Menus) / Rotate Model Right3
Enlarge ModelMouse Wheel Up
Shrink ModelMouse Wheel Down
Sub-menuR
Register/Recall LoadoutShift (Left)
Switch ColumnAlt (Left)
Display FilteringX
Reorder ListG
Toggle List DisplayTab

Detailed Map Controls

ActionInput
Shrink MapQ or Mouse Wheel Down
Enlarge MapE or Mouse Wheel Up
Reset Cursor PositionLeft Shift
Set WaypointX
Switch Map ViewR
Toggle Partial/Fullscreen MapN
Environment OverviewG
Rotate Map (Hold)Left Ctrl

All Melee / Ranged Weapons

Hunter Controls

ActionInput
Move ForwardW
Move BackS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
Dash (Hold) / Sheathe WeaponLeft Shift
Crouch / EvadeSpacebar
Interact / Talk / Gather / CarveF
Use Item / Sheathe WeaponE
In the Lobby/Camp: Target Next NPCR
Open Start MenuEscape or H

Monster Mounted Controls

ActionInput
Light Knife AttackLeft Mouse Button
Strong Knife AttackRight Mouse Button
Weapon AttackR
Dismount Monster (Hold)E
BraceLeft Shift

Seikret Mounted Controls

ActionInput
Call Seikret (Auto) / Switch to Auto-move While MountedTab
Call Seikret (Manual) / Switch to Manual movement While MountedQ
Switching WeaponsX
Speed Up (Press Once) / Sprint (Hold)Left Shift
Slow Down (Press Once) / Stop (Hold)Z
Dismount SeikretSpacebar
View Seikret PouchN

Radial Menu / Shortcut Controls

ActionInput
Display Radial Menu/ShortcutsV
Radial Menu/Shortcuts: Previous Shortcut LoadoutMouse Wheel Up
Radial Menu/Shortcuts: Next Shortcut LoadoutMouse Wheel Down
Switch to Next Shortcut LoadoutG

Camera Controls

ActionInput
Enable Focus/Target CameraB
Binoculars/Photo Mode: Zoom InC or Mouse Wheel Up
Binoculars/Photo Mode: Zoom OutZ or Mouse Wheel Down

Chat Controls

ActionInput
Post MessageEnter
Push to TalkT
StickersF9
GesturesF10
Pose SetsF11
Member ListL

Direct Menu

ActionInput
Open Map / Open Chat Notification / Skip ResultsM
Check Item PouchI
Mission Info MenuJ
Fire SOS FlareRight Shift
Hunter ProfileP
Pause GameEnd
OptionsO
Activate Photo ModeRight Ctrl

All Melee Weapons

Weapon Controls

ActionInput
Ready Weapon / Standard AttackLeft Mouse Button
Special Attack (When Weapon is Drawn)Right Mouse Button
Guard / Special Weapon ActionR
Simultaneous ActionMouse 3
Focus Mode / Aim Slinger with Weapon Sheathed (Press Once)Left Alt
Focus Mode / Aim Slinger with Weapon Sheathed (Hold)Mouse 4
Focus Strike (While in Focus Mode)Left Shift
Equip/Unequip MantleC

Slinger Controls

ActionInput
Aim SlingerRight Mouse Button
Fire Slinger Ammo (While Aiming Slinger or In Focus Mode)Middle Mouse Button
Fire Hook Slinger (While Aiming Slinger)F
Select Previous Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Page Up
Select Next Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Q or Page Down
Select Next Scoutfly Target (While Aiming Slinger)Tab

Item Bar Controls

ActionInput
Browse Items LeftMouse Scroll Up
Browse Items RightMouse Scroll Down
Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Up
Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Down
Display Items (Hold) / Reset CameraLeft Ctrl
While Items Are Displayed: Browse Items LeftMouse Scroll Up
While Items Are Displayed: Browse Items RightMouse Scroll Down
Browse 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 Button
While Items Are Displayed: Select Shortcut LoadoutMiddle Mouse Button
While Items Are Displayed: Fully Expand Bar (Press Once)Spacebar

All Ranged Weapons

Weapon Controls

ActionInput
Draw Weapon / Fire Ranged WeaponLeft Mouse Button
Reload / Apply or Remove CoatingR
Aim Weapon/Slinger (Press Once)Left Alt
Aim Weapon/SlingerMouse 3
Aim Weapon/SlingerRight Mouse Button
Use Special AmmoLeft Shift
Guard / Special Weapon ActionMouse 4
Switch ModesF
Equip/Unequip MantleC

Slinger Controls

ActionInput
Fire Slinger Ammo (While Aiming Slinger or With Weapon Drawn)Middle Mouse Button
Fire Hook Slinger (While Aiming Slinger)F
Select Previous Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Page Up
Select Next Scoutfly Notification (While Aiming Slinger)Q or Page Down
Select Next Scoutfly Target (While Aiming Slinger)Tab

Item Bar Controls

ActionInput
Browse Items LeftMouse Scroll Up
Browse Items RightMouse Scroll Down
Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Up
Browse Ammo/Coatings/Lures: Down
Display Items (Hold) / Reset CameraLeft Ctrl
While Items Are Displayed: Browse Items LeftMouse Scroll Up
While Items Are Displayed: Browse Items RightMouse Scroll Down
Browse 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 Button
While Items Are Displayed: Select Shortcut LoadoutMiddle Mouse Button
While Items Are Displayed: Fully Expand Bar (Press Once)Spacebar

Display Keyboard Shortcuts

ActionInput
Display 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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Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn't spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he's probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.