Monster Hunter Wilds Introduces Game-Changing Setting for Simpler Combat

Monster Hunter Wilds can be quite a handful, especially for newcomers to the game. The combat mechanics demand that players get familiar with their weapon’s intricate moveset—akin to a fighting game—and balance a plethora of items that offer more than just healing with a giant monster lunging at you. Juggling all these aspects without a mishap can feel quite daunting. Fortunately, there’s a game setting tweak that can significantly streamline the combat experience.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, Focus mode is a game-changer. Typically, you activate it by holding the left trigger on your controller, or by pressing alt on PC. This mode highlights large, conspicuous orange slashes on the monster you’re battling. Attacking these weak points not only ramps up your damage output but also rewards you with additional monster parts for crafting—talk about a win-win situation!

As the game progresses and battles intensify, holding down a button while ducking and weaving around a monster becomes increasingly cumbersome. Yet there’s a nifty technique to circumvent this hassle: toggle Focus mode on and off at will. This adjustment liberates a finger for even more strategic moves. Personally, once I switched to toggling Focus mode, playing with dual blades became a lot more manageable. However, it’s worth noting that players who favor ranged weapons might not see much benefit from this shift.

If you’re wondering how to activate the toggle Focus mode setting, it’s tucked away in the Monster Hunter Wilds options menu.

Enhancing your gameplay doesn’t stop there; boosting the camera sensitivity in Focus mode is another enhancement I’d strongly recommend. This adjustment ensures you aren’t left struggling with sluggish camera movement when you really need to keep pace with the action.

Once you’ve made these changes, using Focus mode becomes as simple as tapping a button to toggle it on during your monster brawls. Leave it active as you fight until it’s time to retreat. Weapons like the insect glaive, in particular, can lead you more accurately to your target when Focus mode is engaged, reducing the chances of missing a swing.

Now, with this newfound expertise, you’re equipped and ready to hunt those formidable monsters with more confidence than ever.