Monster Hunter Rise Guide

Welcome to IGN's Monster Hunter Rise guide and wiki! This wiki guide directory includes links to some of our most handy and popular guides and walkthroughs and for both Monster Hunter Rise and the Sunbreak expansion. Whether you're a first-time hunter needing some help getting started, or a veteran looking for a specific material, we've got you covered. Note that this guide was created for the Nintendo Switch and PC versions that launched in 2021 and 2022, respectively, as well as the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S versions that launched in January 2023.

Getting Started: Beginner's Guide and Essential Tips

Watch the video below for a beginner's guide to Monster Hunter Rise!

Just starting out Monster Hunter Rise? Chances are, everything you need to know is on these pages below. The tutorials in Monster Hunter Rise are a big step up in instruction from the series, but there's still a lot to learn! For example, did you know you can change the settings to keep the camera locked on to a monster?

Monster Hunter Rise Walkthrough

See the Story Walkthrough for information on how to progress in Monster Hunter Rise!

Our guide to quests in Monster Hunter Rise will walk you through all the available Single-Player Village Key Quests and Multiplayer Hub Key Quests. There's a sort of weird order to follow to finish the story efficiently that requires you to complete the "multiplayer" hub quests, so make sure to look at the story walkthrough. You'll also find information on The Rampage - a brand new quest type for Monster Hunter Rise.

Monster Hunter Rise How-to Guides

Stuck and need a helping hand? Whether it's learning how to capture a monster, obtaining Talismans and Charms, or simply locking on to monsters, look no further than our detailed and straightforward How-To Guides. There's also detailed information on how to get some of the most difficult-to-find materials, so make sure to check that out, or use the search function in the sidebar to find exactly what you're looking for.

Monster Hunter Rise: List of Monsters

Every Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (Announced So Far)

Click through the gallery above to see all the monsters in Monster Hunter Rise that were officially announced! (No spoilers!)

There's a whole load of new monsters in Monster Hunter Rise, such as the flagship Magnamalo, as well as returning favourites. Plus, head over to this section and you'll also find a handy list of all the small monsters you'll encounter.

Monster Hunter Maps and Locations Guide

Don't forget to check out the maps and location section to find out more about each of the locales in Monster Hunter Rise. Start with the Kamura Village Map and Facilities Guide then work your way through the five distinct locales. And make sure to get all the Sub-Camp locations, which allow you to fast travel around the maps!