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Monster Hunter Generations

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Quest Controls

By
Vincent Lau

Controls differ slightly between the village and the locales.

Controls when out on a quest are a bit more complicated. But never fear, this table is here to guide you! These controls are universal to all weapon types. Weapon-specific controls have (and very well deserve) their own section farther into this guide for you to learn from.

Buttons Actions (Weapon Sheathed)
Left C-Stick + R (ZR) Walk or run
D-pad (right C-Stick/Nub) Free-rotate the camera
L (ZL) Focus camera forward or lock-on monster
Hold L + A or Y Scroll through items list
START Pull up the main menu
A Perform actions (ex. gather), select options
B Evasive roll, cancel out of menus
X Unsheathe weapon
Y Use item selected (weapon sheathed only)
R + B If monster has spotted you, perform a panic dive
Buttons Action (Weapon Unsheathed)
A Attack with weapon (secondary combo)
X Attack with weapon (primary combo) or reload your Gunner weapon
Y Sheathe your weapon
X + A Attack with weapon
R (ZR) Use your special ability (weapon dependent)
R (ZR) + A / X Other weapon dependent special attacks

You can still do an evasive roll when your weapon is unsheathed, however you cannot jog/sprint by pressing R, as that will activate your weapon’s special ability instead. Different weapons also have different standard walking speeds depending on their size and weight.

For example, if you use Sword and Shield, you can still run (albeit slower than if the weapon were sheathed and you used R to run), meaning it’s reasonable to keep the weapon unsheathed as you fight the boss. However, a weapon like the Great Sword causes you to slog around as if you were caught in quicksand. Definitely a weapon you’ll want to sheathe and unsheathe as is necessary!

Additionally, the Sword and Shield is the only weapon that can use items when still unsheathed. All other weapons must first sheathe before using an item, so be careful.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Capcom
  • Platforms,
    3DS, Switch
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    1 September 2016
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author
    Cassie Sun

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You assume the role of a hunter who sets out on a journey to hunt the most dangerous creatures in the land. Spread across four villages, three from past games and a brand new village, players will have a plethora of quests and items to collect. All 14 weapon types from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate return and new “Hunting Styles” and “Hunting Arts” have been added. With a wealth of content and options to suit almost every playstyle, Monster Hunter Generations cries out for a comprehensive guide.

Version 1.50:

  • Basic information about quests and all the mechanics that beginners need to know to be successful
  • Weapon guides
  • Palico guide
  • Bestiary
  • Daamage calculation, motion values, and how you can apply this in a practical manner to improve your hunts!
  • Kinsect upgrade
  • Elder Dragons
  • Details of all areas including the special areas
  • Full DLC docket with tips for the special ones

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