This article provides a comprehensive guide on offset attacks, a new mechanic in Monster Hunter: World, explaining how they work, which weapons support them, and the inputs for each weapon.
Those coming into Monster Hunter Wilds after playing one or more earlier games in the series might think there aren’t any tips and tricks left to learn. However, this entry changes up a lot of things, like how you play with friends and the new wishlist feature. When it comes to your weapon, you might have a favorite in mind going in, but even those have changed.
How to use offset attacks First, offset attacks are only applicable with certain heavy weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds. These include: Recommended Videos If you’re not using one of those weapons, the input will not work. The specifics of the attack will also vary based on which of the above weapons you’re using.
Related Offset attacks are basically a parry move. If you time your offset attack as a monster is attacking, you can negate it and counter with a devastating blow. This usually results in a stagger, but may even topple the monster in some cases. Keep in mind that monsters will become more and more resistant to offset attacks the more you use them so you can’t fully depend on them for an entire hunt.Great Sword – Hold Triangle + Circle and release at the right time.
Hammer – On the final hit of your heavy attack combo, hold Triangle + Circle during an upswing, or hold Triangle + Circle after the final hit of your combo.Switch Axe – Triangle + Circle to counter an attack.Editors’ Recommendations
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