With Sunbreak and master rank comes new Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills for all 14 weapons. Learn about your favorite weapon's new attacks and moves by reading on!
| Switch Skill Related Guides | |
|---|---|
| How to Unlock All Switch Skills | |
| Base Game MHRise Switch Skills |  Sunbreak Expansion Switch Skills |
List of Contents
- New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills
- New Switch Skill Feature: Skill Swap
- Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Related Guides
New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills for Sunbreak
| Jump to a Weapon! | |||||||||||
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| ▼ Great Sword | ▼ Long Sword | ▼ Sword and Shield | ▼ Dual Blades | ||||||||
| ▼ Lance | ▼ Gunlance | ▼ Hammer | ▼ Hunting Horn | ||||||||
| ▼ Switch Axe | ▼ Charge Blade | ▼ Insect Glaive | |||||||||
| ▼ Light Bowgun | ▼ Heavy Bowgun | ▼ Bow | |||||||||
Great Sword
| All Great Sword Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Strongarm Stance
| Switched With | |
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| Hunting Edge | |
| Description | |
| Reinforces the blade with Ironsilk to temporarily fend off attacks. If used while charging, you can quickly parry and unleash a True Charged Slash.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 2 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
(zL while charging) PC
(Middle Click while charging) PlayStation
(L2 while charging) Xbox
(LT while charging) | |
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Backslide
| Switched With | |
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| Power Sheathe | |
| Description | |
| A quick evasive maneuver using a Wirebug. Maintains charge if using Surge Slash or and increases level while charging, making it an amazing repositioning tool.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Surge Slash Combo
| Switched With | |
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| Charging Slash Combo | |
| Description | |
| An offensive style that combines speed with the weight of the weapon to unleash a stream of powerful slashes. Proper footwork is required, but allows for a large number of combos. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
After executing a 3-hit combo, hold Analog + X to perform a Strong Charged Slash PC
After executing a 3-hit combo, hold Directional + Left Click to perform a Strong Charged Slash PlayStation
After executing a 3-hit combo, hold Analog + Triangle to perform a Strong Charged Slash Xbox
After executing a 3-hit combo, hold Analog + Y to perform a Strong Charged Slash | |
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Long Sword
| All Long Sword Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Tempered Spirit Blade
| Switched With | |
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| Soaring Kick | |
| Description | |
| A decisive maneuver that parries any incoming monster attack with a Spirit Blade. Time it properly to fill your Spirit Gauge and increase the Spirit Level by 1.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Harvest Moon
| Switched With | |
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| Serene Pose | |
| Description | |
| Casts out an Ironsilk ring that expands out like an arena. Within the ring, your Spirit Gauge will not deplete and performing counters will deal additional hits. Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 2 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Sacred Sheathe Combo
| Switched With |
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| Special Sheathe Combo |
| Description |
| Slow, methodical sheathe that can be done after an attack. Before finishing the sheathe, Hunters will be impervious to damage then consumes one level of Spirit Gauge. When the sword is fully sheath, Hunters can focus and charge their Long Sword using the Spirit Gauge to let out a flurry of damage. |
| Controls |
| Switch
Hold Use
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Sword and Shield
| All Sword and Shield Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Shield Bash
| Switched With | |
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| Falling Shadow | |
| Description | |
| A mix of offense and defense, allows the Hunter to use a Wirebug to dash forward with the shield raised. If the attack connects with a monster, the Hunter can follow up with more attacks. Can also parry an incoming attack - if timed right.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Destroyer Oil
| Switched With | |
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| Windmill | |
| Description | |
| Uses a Wirebug to cover your blade with a special ointment whose effects triggered by the friction with the shield. Also restores 20 Sharpness when used. While active, monsters flinch easily, creating more opening for attack.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Twin Blade Combo
| Switched With | |
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| Sword/Shield Combo | |
| Description | |
| Opens the combo with a circular attack then follows up with a blade thrust - both using the sword. Effective for dealing status and elemental damage. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch Press Use Press Use Press Use Press Use | |
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Dual Blades
| All Dual Blades Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Spiral Slash
| Switched With | |
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| Piercing Bind | |
| Description | |
| A silkbind attack that launches you spiraling forward. Once your attack connects, your body acts as a drill as your blades bore into your target's flesh. You can also perform Spiral Slash while midair.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Ironshine Silk
| Switched With | |
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| Shrouded Vault | |
| Description | |
| Evading just in time before an attack hits will sharpen your weapon. Works well with Shrouded Vault, and all other evasion moves. Effect lasts for 45s.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Slide Slash Combo
| Switched With | |
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| Roundslash Combo | |
| Description | |
| Allows Hunters to attack while evading! The distance is also pretty huge so it's a great reposition tool. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch Use → Use
Use → Use → | |
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Lance
| All Lance Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Sheathing Retreat
| Switched With | |
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| Twin Vine | |
| Description | |
| Automatically sheathes your weapon while using a Wirebug to pull you backwards out of harms way. Effective for strategic retreats.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Slow Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Skyward Thrust
| Switched With | |
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| Anchor Rage | |
| Description | |
| A technique where a Wirebug launches you high into the air. Thrust your Lance towards the heavens and then pierce downwards. The falling portion of the attack inflicts multiple hits.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Shield Tackle
| Switched With | |
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| Guard Dash | |
| Description | |
| A technique where you charge forward with your shield raised. You will be able to follow up with a variety of thrusting attacks afterwards. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
Press Press
Press Press
Press Press
Press Press | |
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Gunlance
| All Gunlance Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Bullet Barrage
| Switched With | |
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| Hail Cutter | |
| Description | |
| Uses a Wirebug to Blast dash toward your target, and unleashing all your ammo in one go. Shells, Wyrmstake Cannon, and Wyvern're will automatically be reloaded first before performing the attack so a windup animation is needed. Can also be used after firing in midair.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 2 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Reverse Blast
| Switched With | |
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| Guard Edge | |
| Description | |
| A rapid, backward evasive maneuver using a Wirebug to stop. If no shells are loaded, a quick reload will happen so be careful. Can be followed up with a Burst Fire.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Erupting Cannon
| Switched With | |
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| Wyrmstake Cannon | |
| Description | |
| The Gunlance fires an exploding stake onto your target. When using this, the tip of the Gunlance heats up and slashing attacks are enhances for a certain period. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Hammer
| All Hammer Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Keeping Sway
| Switched With | |
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| Silkbind Spinning Bludgeon | |
| Description | |
| A quick evasion maneuver at a high speed. Maintains your charge level during the evade.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
Hold zR to charge before launching the attack. PC
Hold MB4 to charge before launching the attack. PlayStation
Hold R2 to charge before launching the attack. Xbox
Hold RT to charge before launching the attack. | |
Impact Burst
| Switched With | |
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| Impact Crater | |
| Description | |
| Makes any charge attack vibrate, creating a shockwave that makes it easier to flinch monsters. Activate and it will last for 55s so combo this with Impact Crater via Skill Swap to deal maximum damage!Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Spinning Bludgeon: Charge
| Switched With | |
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| Spinning Bludgeon | |
| Description | |
| Stores released power and funnels it into the next Charge Switch attack. Power is build up when performing this move and charge level is maintained when executing a Charge Switch. Can be used to unleash a series of level 3 charged attacks! | |
| Controls | |
| Switch Hold Spinning Bludgeon: Charge → Hold Press Hold Spinning Bludgeon: Charge → Hold Press Hold Spinning Bludgeon: Charge → Hold Press Hold Spinning Bludgeon: Charge → Hold Press | |
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Hunting Horn
| All Hunting Horn Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
| Songs and Effects | ||
Silkbind Shockwave
| Switched With | |
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| Slide Beat | |
| Description | |
| For a short period, any attack performed causes the silk to vibrate while creating a time-delayed shockwave that triggers additional hits. Additional hits do major elemental, stun, exhaust, and part damage.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Sonic Bloom
| Switched With | |
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| Earthshaker | |
| Description | |
| Places a Wirebug cocoon on the ground. When attacking, vibrations are sent to the cocoon charging it up. When full, it would explode and deal huge stun and exhaust damage. Note: Playing Magnificent Trio pops the cocoon at the end of the combo.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 2 | |
| Controls | |
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Swing Combo
| Switched With | |
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| Crush Attack Combo | |
| Description | |
| Two-hit attack that can be delivered from either the left or right. Allows you to quickly shift directions, making it useful for repositioning. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
Use
Use
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Use | |
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Switch Axe
| All Switch Axe Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Wire Step
| Switched With | |
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| Invincible Gambit | |
| Description | |
| An evasion technique that allows you to morph into Axe Mode while flanking the enemy. Highly effective for maneuvering while in Axe Mode.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
After jumping up, press X to perform a Forward Slash. PC
After jumping up, press Left Click to perform a Forward Slash. PlayStation
After jumping up, press Triangle to perform a Forward Slash. Xbox
After jumping up, press Y to perform a Forward Slash. | |
Elemental Burst Counter
| Switched With | |
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| Switch Charger | |
| Description | |
| Compresses switch gauge energy that can be released as an elemental burst. Initial activation drains the Switch Gauge. If timed right, can counter all monster attack and the Switch Axe would go into the amped state.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 2 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
Press zR to execute the counter Elemental Burst. PC
Press MB4 to execute the counter Elemental Burst. PlayStation
Press R2 to execute the counter Elemental Burst. Xbox
Press RT to execute the counter Elemental Burst. | |
2-Staged Morph Slash Combo
| Switched With | |
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| Axe: Wide Sweep | |
| Description | |
| A two-stage attack that follows a Wild Swing. First stage morphs into Sword Mode, second stage morphs into Axe Mode. During this time, Axe Morph Slash fills the Switch Gauge and Sword Morph Slash increases amp gauge. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch Wild Swing → Press Press Wild Swing → Press Press Wild Swing → Press Press Wild Swing → Press Press | |
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Charge Blade
| All Charge Blade Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Air Dash
| Switched With | |
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| Morphing Advance | |
| Description | |
| Raises the Hunter up while whirling an axe then propels you away with Phial Explosion. Damage often leaves monsters mountable and you can control your fall direction to some degree. If no Phial explosion was triggered, you'll fall straight down.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Ready Stance
| Switched With | |
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| Counter Peak Performance | |
| Description | |
| Binds sword and shield with Ironsilk and enters a guard stance. After guarding, a heavy knockback leaves you in Sword Mode, and lowers your guard reaction so you're able to chain sword/axe attacks.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
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Phial Follow-up: Firing Pin
| Switched With | Controls |
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| Phial Follow-up | Switch Shield Thrust during Elemental Boost or sword attacks in Sword Boost Mode. Continuing to attack will amplify the energy built up on your target |
| Description | |
| Lowers the pressure of elemental energy generated through Shield Thrust using Elemental Boost or sword attacks while in Sword Boost Mode. The elemental energy generated builds up on your target, but disappears over time. Can be detonated by any attack in Axe mode, and extending the time limit of the Elemental Boost. | |
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Insect Glaive
| All Insect Glaive Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
| Best Kinsects and How to Upgrade Them | ||
Kinsect Glide
| Switched With | |
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| Silkbind Vault | |
| Description | |
| Sends your Kinsect out and uses a Wirebug to quickly jump to it. The Kinsect will aim for a marker, or if there is none it would fly forward or follow the reticle. When the Kinsect hits a monster, it will absorb extract.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
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Awakened Kinsect Attack
| Switched With | |
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| Recall Kinsect | |
| Description | |
| A technique that hurls a Kinsect forward to inflict massive damage. All extracts are consumed and the more extract you have, the stronger the attack will be. Afterwards, you'll close in to Kinsect using a Wirebug, while absorbing extract and marking your target. The move finishes with a Vaulting Dance.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Kinsect Slash
| Switched With | |
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| Jumping Advancing Slash | |
| Description | |
| Thrust forward with your glaive and Kinsect. If the slash connects, you'll perform a Vaulting Dance, absorbing the extract. However, absorbing the red extract won't allow you to absorb any other extract, but you'll be able to perform an Enhanced Insect Spiker as a trade-off. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
Press
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New Kinsect Bonus: Powder Vortex
Using Powder Vortex, the Kinsect collects dust particles within a set range and then concentrates them for an explosion.
New Kinsect Bonus: Boosted Powder Extract
After using assisted attacks, a powder containing all 3 extracts will appear in the air, allowing hunters to collect them by simply moving through it.
New Kinsect Bonus: Kinsect Charge
With Kinsect Charge, the Kinsect can automatically charge toward monsters even when it's not with you.
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Light Bowgun
| All Light Bowgun Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Mech Silkbind Shot
| Switched With | |
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| Silkbind Glide | |
| Description | |
| Unleashes an onslaught of attacks. Each shot is laced with Ironsilk, giving each the increased power to break parts or make the monster mountable. Only lasts for a certain amount of time.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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| Switched With | |
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| Fanning Vault | |
| Description | |
| An urgent retreat that fires a shot with massive recoil. Use this mainly for evasion only as the shot does not deal huge damage.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Critical Firepower
| Switched With | |
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| Marksman | |
| Description | |
| A shooting style that further raises the damage output but narrows down the critical distance and increases recoil. Normal shots deal 30% more damage, Spread increases by 20%, and Pierce increases by 10%. Does not apply to certain ammo types. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch Press Press Press Press | |
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Heavy Bowgun
| All Heavy Bowgun Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Rising Moon
| Switched With | |
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| Counter Shot | |
| Description | |
| Generates a ring of Ironsilk. When ammo passes through it, it extends the ammo's range extending some ammo's viability from father away.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Setting Sun
| Switched With | |
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| Free Silkbind Glide | |
| Description | |
| Generates a ring of Ironsilk. When ammo passes through it, range is decreased but firing pierce / multi-hit ammos will have increased number of hits upon impact.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Fast Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Crouching Shot
| Switched With | |
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| Charged Shot | |
| Description | |
| Your Hunter crouches down and lets out a barrage of bullets, allowing you to fire in rapid succession. The longer you fire, the shorter the firing interval becomes. This also overheats your HBG so manage it properly, else you won't be able to use this technique in a long while. Does not apply to certain ammo types. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch Hold Hold Hold Hold | |
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Bow
| All Bow Guides | ||
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| How to Use | Best Builds | |
Bolt Boost
| Switched With | |
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| Herculean Draw | |
| Description | |
| Activates Super Critical Range for a short time. All arrows fired at Super Critical Range will deal increased damage. The activation lasts for around 105s.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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Butcher's Bind
| Switched With | |
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| Focus Shot | |
| Description | |
| Fires an arrow loaded with Ironsilk. Shooting the tether spot will deal sever damage. Missing any arrow would cancel the skill.Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
Press A, MB4, Circle, or B to continue firing arrows midair. Press X, MB5, Triangle, or Y to follow-up with an Aerial Diving Melee Attack. R + X Shift + MB5 R1 + Triangle RB + Y | |
Stake Thrust
| Switched With | |
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| Melee Attack | |
| Description | |
| Thrusts an explosive stake on your target. The stake reacts to follow-up attacks, dealing extra damage. The amount of damage dealt is determined by the type of arrow used. | |
| Controls | |
| Switch
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New Switch Skill Feature: Skill Swap
A new mechanic called Switch Skill Swap will also be introduced in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak! This allows hunters to quickly switch between two Switch Skill and Silkbind Attack loadouts during hunts. In addition, a Swap Evade mechanic can be done right after switching, allowing for more freedom in play style.
How to Switch Skill Swap
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Related Guides
Sunbreak DLC Complete Guide
Tips To Start Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
| Sunbreak Beginner's Guide | |
|---|---|
| Things to Do First | Sunbreak Walkthrough |
 New Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills | Weapon Balance Changes |
| New Maps and Locations | Follower Quests |
| All Sunbreak Sub-Camps | All Sunbreak Relic Records |
| Buddy Recon Locations | Palico Secret Support Skills |
| Cohoot Locations |  All MR Armor Set Unlock Conditions |
| Follower Collab Quests | Talisman Farming |
| Ore Locations by Map | Ore Farming Routes |
| Endgame Content | Anomaly Quests |
Sunbreak Monsters
| Large Monsters | ||
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| Astalos | Aurora Somnacanth | Blood Orange Bishaten |
| Daimyo Hermitaur | Espinas | Furious Rajang |
| Gaismagorm | Garangolm | Gore Magala |
| Lucent Nargacuga | Lunagaron | Magma Almudron |
| Malzeno | Pyre Rakna-Kadaki | Scorned Magnamalo |
| Seething Bazelgeuse | Seregios | Shagaru Magala |
| Shogun Ceanataur | ||
| Small Monsters | ||
| Boggi | Ceanataur | Gowngoat |
| Hermitaur | Hornetaur | Pyrantula | Vespoid | Velociprey |
List of Sunbreak Monsters
Sunbreak Locations
| Forlorn Arena | The Citadel |
| Elgado Outpost | The Jungle |
List of Maps and Locations
Sunbreak-Related News
| All Sunbreak Features | Release Date and Time |  Silkbind Attacks & Switch Skills |
| How to Switch Skill Swap | Weapon Changes and Balance Predictions | Follower Collab Quests |
| How to Preload | Demo Guide and Monsters | How to Unlock Master Rank |
| Things To Do Before Sunbreak |
Sunbreak Product Info
| Sunbreak Pro Controller | Amiibo |
| Game Editions | Preorder Bonuses and How to Preorder |
