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This is a guide to the Insect Glaive, a weapon in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (MH Rise). Read on to learn about new Insect Glaive controls and combos, how to use Insect Glaive's Descending Thrust, the best Kinsect to use as well as details on Insect Glaive Switch Skills.
All Insect Glaive Guides | ||
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List of Contents
Insect Glaive Balance Changes and Fixes (Update 15.0) |
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・Adjusted the attack scaling upward when retrieving all 3 colors of extract with the Insect Glaive. ・Increased the amount of stamina for the Insect Glaive's Kinsect. |
Insect Glaive Balance Changes and Fixes (Update 13.0) |
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・ Awakened Kinsect Attack: Adjusted the attack power values for each number of extract colors consumed, as below: ・ One Extract Color: Attack power slightly increased. ・ Two Extract Color: Attack power slightly increased. ・ Three Extract Color: Attack power slightly increased. ・Followers: attack power has been increased for followers using the Insect Glaive weapon type. |
Awakened Kinsect Attack has received a buff to attack power for each extract color consumed. This means we're going to be seeing more damage potential out of kinsect use.
Insect Glaive Balance Changes and Fixes (Update 10.0) |
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・ Adjusted all of the following weapon actions: ・ Double Slash (2nd Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Kinsect: Mark Target: Attack power increased ・ Strong Rising Slash Combo (1st Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Rising Slash Combo (2nd Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Rising Slash Combo (3rd Hit): Attack power increased ・ Strong Reaping Slash (1st Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Reaping Slash (2nd Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Thrust (1st Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Thrust (2nd Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Double Slash (1st Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Double Slash (2nd Hit): Attack power slightly increased ・ Strong Double Slash (Finisher): Attack power increased ・ Lead-in to Strong Rising Slash Combo: Attack power slightly increased ・ You are now impervious to damage while using Recall Kinsect, Kinsect: Recall, and Kinsect: Harvest Extract when you have yellow extract absorbed. ・ Powder Type Kinsects: Reduced the knockback time when they hit, and reduced the amount of time it takes them to transition to attacking again after hitting a monster. ・ Tetraseal Slash: Attack speed has been increased. ・ Recall Kinsect: After using this skill, Kinsect stamina depletion during Kinsect moves is reduced for a short amount of time. Additionally, the amount of health recovered when your Kinsect returns to you has been increased. ・ It is also now possible to chain this into other moves even after landing on the ground. ・ Kinsect: Mark Target: This move now executes when you release the button/key press, instead of when you first press the command. ・ Kinsect: Mark Target: The mark now flies in a slightly higher direction than the angle you are aiming. ・ Kinsect: Mark Target: Fixed a bug where the mark would disappear if it hit another player before reaching the monster. ・ Kinsect: Harvest Extract: The Kinsect now flies in a slightly higher direction than the angle you are aiming. ・ Fixed a bug where Dual Color Kinsect types would sometimes only gather one extract after colliding with certain objects. ・ Fixed an issue where the game would freeze if the player leaves the area while their Kinsect is in the process of switching between certain actions. |
Insect Glaive did not seem to receive significant buffs across the board - besides some Kinsect-related QoL changes when you have absorbed the yellow extract. Insect Glaive changes are pretty good but not amazing either.
When you take into account the new Silkbind attacks and the newly introduced Skill Swap - Insect Glaive just became very comfortable to use.
This attack consumes all extracts and hurls the Kinsect towards a monster to deal massive damage. The damage dealt increases if more extracts are used.
After launching the Kinsect, the hunter will close the distance with a Wirebug. This also absorbs extract, marks the target, and chains into a Vaulting Dance.
This new attacks deals massive damage if it can consume all three of the Insect Glaive's stored extracts. In the base game, the only damaging Silkbind Attack is Soaring Wyvern, so this new move is a welcome addition to the Insect Glaive's kit.
Since the damage output of this move depends on how many extracts the weapon has, it is a good idea to use Kinsects that can get two extracts in one shot to quickly fill up the extract gauge.
For this, you can opt to use Carnage Beetle or Monarch Alucanid.
Kinsect Slash is a new Switch Skill for the Insect Glaive that is used mid-air.
The weapon and the Kinsect are thrust forward. If it connects, it will be followed with Vaulting Dance and extract is absorbed.
If red extract is absorbed during Kinsect Slash, other extracts won't be absorbed and an Enhanced Insect Spiker will be executed instead.
Not introduced in any trailer, Kinsect Glide is an additional Silkbind Attack added to the Sunbreak Expansion.
Sends a Kinsect out then uses a Wirebug to jump into it. A great repositioning tool for the Insect Glaive that can be followed up with multiple other moves.
After using several assisted attacks, a powder containing all 3 extracts will appear in the air, allowing hunters to collect them by simply moving through it. Attacking marked targets makes the special extract appear faster. The special extract can be used up to two times and can also extend triple up time.
This bonus is obtained using the Exalted Alucanid and Gleambeetle Kinsects unlocked after reaching MR3.
As a Powder-type, the Kinsect will automatically attack a marked body part and leave behind extract dust powder. Activating Powder Vortex with zR + X + A draws in all the powder to the last marked point to cause an explosion.
This bonus is obtained using the Bilbobrix and Ladytower Kinsects unlocked after reaching MR3.
Powder Vortex Controls | ++ zR + X + A(while the Kinsect is deployed) |
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+ + MB4 + Left Click + Right Click (while the Kinsect is deployed) |
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+ + R2 + Triangle + Circle (while the Kinsect is deployed) |
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+ + RT + Y + B (while the Kinsect is deployed) |
With Kinsect Charge, the Kinsect can automatically charge itself even when it's not on you. Using zR + X + A with the Kinsect out makes charging faster.
This bonus is obtained using the Foliacath and Fleetflammer Kinsects unlocked after reaching MR3.
Kinsect Charge Controls | ++ zR + X + A(while the Kinsect is deployed) |
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+ + MB4 + Left Click + Right Click (while the Kinsect is deployed) |
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++ R2 + Triangle + Circle(while the Kinsect is deployed) |
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++ RT + Y + B(while the Kinsect is deployed) |
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Release Date and New Monsters
MHRise Ranking | → | Sunbreak Ranking |
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(S - A - B) 3 Level Tier |
(SS - S - A) 3 Level Tier |
The new changes further improved the current capabilities of the Insect Glaive, especially in the Kinsect department. The new Switch Skills added more options to initiate aerial attacks and further bolstered IG's movement mid-flight. These improvements makes the Insect Glaive a really great weapon to pick up in Sunbreak!
High mobility and aerial attacks Strong buffs from Kinsect Great at mounting monsters Improved offensive capability |
The Insect Glaive offers the most mobility out of all the weapons in Monster Hunter. You can attack midair and keep attacking if you do the correct moves.
The Kinsect can get different extracts from various parts of a monster, giving the Insect Glaive user several buffs to their attack power, speed, and defense. These buffs are active for a period of time, and can be activated individually or at the same time depending on your kinsect!
Extract Color | Description |
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(Red) |
Increases Attack |
(White) |
Movement speed boost |
(Orange) |
Knockback protection when attacking |
Being mostly airborne, Insect Glaive users are the best at triggering Wyvern Riding.
Insect Glaive has received more upgrades to its kit in Sunbreak, with the addition of Awakened Kinsect Attack, Kinsect Slash, and new Kinsect Bonuses.
Whether you prefer fighting on the ground or would like to launch aerial onslaughts at a monster, the Insect Glaive can adapt to the playstyle you prefer.
Insect Glaive is Nerfed in Monster Hunter Rise Weak without Kinsect extracts Can quickly lose sharpness No guarding option |
This is not true at all! If all, Insect Glaive is buffed in MH Rise considering the new Dual Color capability of the Kinsects! The Descending Thrust move that most people feared to be gone is now discovered to be present in the Switch Skill Diving Wyvern. Do not be afraid, Insect Glaive is here to stay!
The Insect Glaive is much weaker if you don't make use of the buffs. You will suffer from less attack speed, less attack power, less vault distance, and less defense. These buffs do not last for a long time either so keep an eye out for when they are blinking (near expiration)!
With the Insect Glaive's fast attack speed, you will find yourself losing sharpness quicker than most weapons. Keep an eye out for skills that manages sharpness like Master's Touch or Razor Sharp.
Insect Glaive users will have to time their dodges precisely and take advantage of their aerial abilities because the Insect Glaive cannot guard.
Controls | Action | |
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PC Left Click |
PS Triangle |
Rising Slash Combo |
Switch X |
Xbox Y |
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PC Right Click |
PS Circle |
Wide Sweep |
Switch A |
Xbox B |
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PC + MB4 + Left Click |
PS + R2 + Triangle |
Kinsect: Harvest Extract |
Switch + zR + X |
Xbox + RT + Y |
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PC + MB4 + Right Click |
PS + R2 + Circle |
Kinsect: Recall |
Switch + zR + A |
Xbox + RT + B |
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PC + MB4 + Shift |
PS + R2 + R1 |
Kinsect: Fire |
Switch + zR + R |
Xbox + RT + RB |
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PC Midair, Left Click |
PS Midair,Triangle |
Aerial Attack |
Switch Midair,X |
Xbox Midair,Y |
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PC Midair, Right Click |
PS Midair,Circle |
Jumping Advancing Slash |
Switch Midair,A |
Xbox Midair,B |
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PC MB4 |
PS R2 |
Kinsect: Mark Target |
Switch |
Xbox RT |
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PC + MB4 + Space |
PS + R2 + X |
Vault |
Switch + zR + B |
Xbox + RT + A |
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PC Space |
PS X |
Midair Evade |
Switch B |
Xbox A |
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PC + Middle Click + Left Click |
PS + L2 + Triangle |
Silkbind Attack: Silkbind Vault |
Switch + zL + X |
Xbox + LT + Y |
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PC + Middle Click + Right Click |
PS + L2 + Circle |
Silkbind Attack: Recall Kinsect |
Switch + zL + A |
Xbox + LT + B |
Combo for Brief Openings | |||
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Thrust | Reaping Slash | Double Slash | |
+ Left Stick + X |
X | X | |
+ Directional Button + Left Click |
Left Click | Left Click | |
+ Left Stick + Triangle |
Triangle | Triangle | |
+ Left Stick + Y |
Y | Y |
Basic Combo with Red Extract Stocked | |||
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Leaping Slash | Strong Rising Slash Combo | Tornado Slash | |
+ Left Stick + A |
X | A | |
+ Directional Button + Right Click |
Left Click | Right Click | |
+ Left Stick + Circle |
Triangle | Circle | |
+ Left Stick + B |
Y | B |
Midair Combo | |||
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Vault | Midair Evade | Jumping Advancing Slash | |
+ Left Stick + A |
B | A | |
+ MB4 + Space |
Space | Right Click | |
+ R2 + X |
X | Circle | |
+ RT + A |
A | B |
Switch Controls | + zL + X |
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PC Controls | + Middle Click + Left Click |
PS Controls | + L2 + Triangle |
Xbox Controls | + LT + Y |
Silkbind Vault is a Silkbind Attack, where you can jump forward and upward midair, making you gain more air time. This move can be combined with a variety of attacks, making it a highly useful lead.
Switch Controls | + zL + A |
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PC Controls | + Middle Click + Right Click |
PS Controls | + L2 + Circle |
Xbox Controls | + LT + B |
Recall Kinsect is a Silkbind Attack where you can recall your Kinsect while simultaneously avoiding attacks from opponents. Players can also recall their Kinsect midair, whereas you would normally have to be on the ground to do it. While moving, the Kinsect will also execute spinning attacks.
When your Kinsect returns to you, you will get healed and your Kinsect's stamina will be fully restored.
Switch Controls | + zL + A |
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PC Controls | + Middle Click + Right Click |
PS Controls | + L2 + Circle |
Xbox Controls | + LT + B |
This new Descending Thrust-like Silkbind Attack for the Insect Glaive stabs the monster from above! It can be switched out for Recall Kinsect.
The radius of the attack is small but will deal heavy damage at the site of the collision.
Switch Controls | + zL + A |
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PC Controls | + Middle Click + Right Click |
PS Controls | + L2 + Circle |
Xbox Controls | + LT + B |
The hunter consumes one Wirebug and all their extracts with the Awakened Kinsect Attack. They launch their Kinsect onto the monster, dealing a lot of damage in the process, and follows suit to attack and gain an extract depending on which body part they hit. The hunter can also chain this attack with a Vaulting Dance.
Switch Controls | + then
Jumping Slash
Jumping Advancing Slash
Midair Evade |
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PC Controls | + then
Jumping Slash
Jumping Advancing Slash
Midair Evade |
PS Controls | + then
Jumping Slash
Jumping Advancing Slash
Midair Evade |
Xbox Controls | + then
Jumping Slash
Jumping Advancing Slash
Midair Evade |
Sends a Kinsect out then uses a Wirebug to jump into it. A great repositioning tool for the Insect Glaive that can be followed up with multiple other moves.
Switch Skills are unlocked with different conditions as you progress in the game. Base game MHRise provides Hunters with three (3) slots of Switch Skills, with the Sunbreak expansion adding two (2) more.
Note: Skills in red are exclusive to the Sunbreak expansion.
Skill Slot | Switch Skill Choices |
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1 | ・ Leaping Slash ・ Advancing Roundslash |
2 | ・ Tornado Slash ・ Tetraseal Slash |
3 | ・ Jumping Advancing Slash ・ Kinsect Slash |
4 | ・ Recall Kinsect ・ Diving Wyvern ・ Awakened Kinsect Attack |
5 | ・ Silkbind Vault ・ Kinsect Glide |
Switch Skills Guide: How to Unlock Switch Skills
Switched With | |
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Leaping Slash | |
Description | |
Attack performed by spinning foward like a top. When attacked during the spin, you will use that force to jump up. Only happens while you still have momentum. | |
Controls | |
Switch Draw Weapon while unsheathed. Left Stick + A with weapon unsheathed while on ground.
+ PC Draw Weapon while unsheathed. Directional Keys + Right Click with weapon unsheathed while on ground.
+ PlayStation Draw Weapon while unsheathed. Left Stick + Circle with weapon unsheathed while on ground.
+ Xbox Draw Weapon while unsheathed. Left Stick + B with weapon unsheathed while on ground.
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Replaces your usual drawing attack with a dash spinning move that can counter attacks. Any attack met while dashing will propel you to the air, giving the Insect Glaive a much-needed boost. This takes a lot of getting used to because the counterattack opportunity is only present while dashing.
Switched With | |
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Tornado Slash | |
Description | |
Delivers four strikes on the spot. One of the attacks is hit with the handle's seal, which can lure in Powder Kinsects. With Red Extract loaded, perform a Leaping Slash and press A. | |
Controls | |
With Red Extract loaded, perform a Leaping Slash and press , , , . (Does not follow up with Advancing Roundslash when Leaping Slash is switched out). A, Right Click, Circle, or B |
If you're using Powder Kinsects then you're going to love this. This is a multi-hit attack that marks the enemy for Kinsects to target. Tornado Slash is your high damage move but this one has almost the same value but it does it with multiple hits - definitely better if you're running an elemental or status Insect Glaive.
Switched With | |
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Recall Kinsect | |
Description | |
A strong attack that pulls you downward with great force. The attack has a small damage radius which means all damage is concentrated at that one specific point. Wirebug Gauge Recovery Speed: Medium Wirebug Cost: 1 |
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Controls | |
Switch + zL + A
PC + zL + A
PlayStation + zL + A
Xbox + zL + A
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The Diving Wyvern unlocks a diving move while airborne that deals significant damage. Pin-point accuracy and proper positioning is needed though because the radius of the hit is very small. The move dives straight down, so position yourself directly above a part of the monster with aerial moves.
Once you unlock this, we recommend replacing Recall Kinsect. The health regeneration and Kinect stamina refresh are great and all but DPS is still king in MH Rise: Sunbreak!
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 in midair Press + to attack in the reticle's direction.
PC in midair Press + to attack in the reticle's direction.
PlayStation in midair Press + to attack in the reticle's direction.
Xbox in midair Press + to attack in the reticle's direction. |
A more offensive gap closer to a monster that will enable you to deal huge damage when you get the red extract. Use this while the monster is down for maximum effect.
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 |
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Controls | |
Switch + → Jumping Slash Jumping Advancing Slash Midair Evade zL + X PC + → Jumping Slash Jumping Advancing Slash Midair Evade Middle Click + Left Click PlayStation + → Jumping Slash Jumping Advancing Slash Midair Evade L2 + Triangle Xbox + → Jumping Slash Jumping Advancing Slash Midair Evade LT + Y |
Sends a Kinsect out then uses a Wirebug to jump into it. A great repositioning tool for the Insect Glaive that can be followed up with multiple other moves.
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 |
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Switch + zL + A
PC + Middle Click + Right Click
PlayStation + L2 + Circle
Xbox + LT + B |
The hunter consumes one Wirebug and all their extracts with the Awakened Kinsect Attack. They launch their Kinsect onto the monster, dealing a lot of damage in the process, and follows suit to attack and gain an extract depending on which body part they hit. The hunter can also chain this attack with a Vaulting Dance.
Send Kinsect | + zR + X to send Kinsect for extraction
+ MB4 + Left Click to send Kinsect for extraction
+ R2 + Triangle to send Kinsect for extraction
+ RT + Y to send Kinsect for extraction |
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Recall Kinsect | + zR + A to recall the Kinsect with the extracts
+ MB4 + Right Click to recall the Kinsect with the extracts
+ R2 + A to recall the Kinsect with the extracts
+ RT + B to recall the Kinsect with the extracts |
In Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise), each extract has their own individual effects and green extract is also removed from the game. Check out the extract effects below!
Extract Color | Effects |
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(Red) | Increases Attack |
(White) |
Movement speed boost |
(Orange) |
Knockback protection when attacking |
Kinsects have changed in Monster Hunter Rise (MHRise) with Kinsects being highly dependent on the player's choice.
Different Kinsect types can be purchased from the Smithy in Steelworks or the Hub Prep Area, each with its unique stats, type, and bonuses. Check those out if you're looking for Kinsects to use!
Kinsect Tree: List of All Kinsects
Attack Type | Description |
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Severing | Will deal cutting damage while extracting |
Blunt | Will deal blunt (KO) damage while extracting |
Type | Description |
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Normal | Normal kinsects with no special behavior |
Powder | Will automatically attack marked spots on a monster. |
Assist | When all three extracts are obtained, Assist Kinsects will also automatically attack monsters. |
Speed | Automatically recovers stamina when on the hunter's arm. When fully charged, the attack from this Kinsect becomes powerful. When the charge is complete, the Insect Glaive will glow blue. |
Bonus | Description |
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Bonus Heal | Restores the Hunter's health when collecting extracts. |
Dual Color (Defense) | Will always collect the targeted extract together with the orange extract. |
Stamina Use Slowed | Reduces stamina consumption of the Kinsect |
Triple Up Time | Extends the active duration after collecting all 3 extracts. |
Dual Color (Attack) | Will always collect the targeted extract together with the red extract |
Dual Color (Speed) | Will always collect the targeted extract together with the white extract |
Auto-Attack Frequency Up | Increases how much the Kinsect will execute attacks automatically |
Idle Stamina Recovery Up | Increases the stamina recovery of Kinsects while on standby |
Charged Chain Attack | Executes a continuous attack when the Kinsect is charged |
Fast Charge | Charge time for Kinsects are shortened |
Boosted Powder Extract | Keeps the three-color extract in the air while hitting assisted attacks |
Powder Vortex | Collects dust in a vortex then creates an explosion |
Kinsect Charge | Automatically charges its attack when the Kinsect are stopped |
New Kinsect Bonuses | ||
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Boosted Powder Extract | Powder Vortex | Kinsect Charge |
To get the new Kinsect bonuses available in the Sunbreak Expansion, you must first purchase the DLC. Afterwards, you have to progress enough in the expansion to reach MR3. This will unlock all the new Kinsects that have the new Kinsect bonuses. You have to purchase them in the Smithy afterwards though!
Gleambeetle | ||||
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Rarity | Attack Type | Type(s) | ||
7 | Blunt | Assist |
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Power | Speed | Heal | ||
125 | 7 | 10 | ||
Kinsect Bonus | ||||
Boosted Powder Extract |
If you are looking for great Kinsects to use, we recommend using the Gleambeetle, available in the Sunbreak expansion. It has the Kinsect Bonus Boosted Powder Extract which enables the Kinsect to automatically get all three extracts simply by assisting on attacking.
This keeps you topped up for the whole fight and the extra blunt damage from this Kinsect can help in stunning monsters!
You can buy this from the Smithy (Steelworks, Hub Prep Area, or Central Plaza in Elgado) for 9000z.
Kinsect Guide: Best Kinsect to Use and How to Upgrade
Switch Controls | + → → → → +
Left Stick + X → A (x3) → zL + A |
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PC Controls | + → → → → +
Directional Button + Left Click → Right Click (x3) → Middle Click + Right Click |
PS Controls | + → → → → +
Left Stick + Triangle → Circle (x3) → L2 + Circle |
Xbox Controls | + → → → → +
Left Stick + Y → B (x3) → LT + B |
This combo utilizes the three awesome Switch Skills of the Insect Glaive. First, you close the gap using Advancing Roundslash then press A, Right Click, Circle, or B until it executes a Tetraseal Slash. Finally, we finish off the combo with a Diving Wyvern.
Do not be afraid of using this while the monster is attacking because Advancing Roundslash will automatically propel you upwards if met by an attack!
Switch Controls | + → → → + → +
Left Stick + A → X (x2) → Left Stick + A → zR + X |
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PC Controls | + → → → + → +
Directional Button + Right Click → Left Click (x2) → Directional Button + Right Click → MB4 + Left Click |
PS Controls | + → → → + → +
Left Stick + Circle → Triangle (x2) → Left Stick + Circle → R2 + Triangle |
Xbox Controls | + → → → + → +
Left Stick + B → Y (x2) → Left Stick + B → R2 + Y |
We recommended this combo whenever the monster cannot move. Make sure you have all three extracts collected, then perform a Leaping Slash (L + A, WASD + Right Click, L + Circle, or LS + B). Since Leaping Slash has a long downtime after, you can cancel this just by Harvesting Extract (zR + X, MB4 + Left Click, R2 + Triangle, RT + Y).
Switch Controls | + → → + → →
zR + B → B → zL + A → A → X |
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PC Controls | + → → + → →
MB4 + Space → Space → Middle Click + Right Click → Right Click → Left Click |
PS Controls | + → → + → →
R2 + X → X → L2 + Circle → Circle → Triangle |
Xbox Controls | + → → + → →
RT + A → A → LT + B → B → Y |
This is our recommended combo when you're in midair. From vaulting, combining Midair Evade, Recall Kinsect, and Jumping Advancing Slash, your airtime becomes longer. This allows you to set up for the big damage move, Aerial Attack.
Switch Controls | + → → →
zL + A → B → A → X |
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PC Controls | + → → →
Middle Click + Right Click → Space → Right Click → Left Click |
PS Controls | + → → →
L2 + Circle → X → Circle → Triangle |
Xbox Controls | + → → →
LT + B → A → B → Y |
This is a combo that allows you to evade midair and then immediately attack using Recall Kinsect. Evading gives you a bit of an invulnerability window, so you can avoid monster attacks. By avoiding Recall Kinsect, you can do an aerial combo.
Collect and maintain extracts
Learn and Use Kinsect Cancel
Use aerial attacks for weakspots high above
Trigger environmental hazards with the Kinsect
Use Dual Color (Attack) Kinsects
Ground combat is recommended, aerial is situational
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Try to collect extracts before you start seriously fighting the monster.
The red extract is particularly important; the Insect Glaive has two different movesets for those with and without the red extract. With the red extract, you will have access to better aerial moves that will deal more damage and keep you long in the air.
Keep an eye out for when your extracts expire and make sure you maintain them!
This handy tip allows you to basically cancel any lengthy downtime animation frames like the Insect Glaive's Tornado Slash. To do this, simply alternate between Kinsect: Harvest Extract (zR + X or MB4 + Left Click) and Kinsect: Recall (zR + A or MB4 + Right Click) after the attack!
When used with a Charged Chain Attack Kinsect, this can max out your DPS!
Kinsect Tree: List of All Kinsects
The Insect Glaive is capable of great leaps to reach high locations and attack from the air. It provides the advantage of allowing players to attack weak spots which would be difficult to reach with other melee weapons. You can even finish it with the Switch Skill Diving Wyvern which stabs your Insect Glaive downwards like the Descending Thrust!
Insect Glaive users can direct their Kinsect to trigger things in the environment like Flashflies so make sure to keep an eye out for these.
The red extract is arguably the most important and hard to get extract for Insect Glaive users. Not only does it increase your attack, but it also unlocks a plethora of new combos you can use.
Therefore, we recommend getting a Kinsect with Dual Color (Attack) Kinsect Bonus. This allows you to extract a red extract together with the extract that the body part produces. This is a great way to get red extract considering most of them can be extracted from the head.
Kinsect Tree: List of All Kinsects
After collecting all three extracts, it is recommend to fight on the ground. The motion value for airborne attacks is way less than on the ground but if you can consistently maintain attacks with your aerial moves, then going aerial will not be much of hindrance to your performance.
Use aerial if you are aiming for a specific weakpoint, repositioning, or building up damage for Diving Wyvern. For example, You can benefit from fighting monsters like Narwa and Ibushi head-on with aerial attacks, and constantly attack Crimson Glow Valstrax's wings which are one its weakpoints.
Descending Thrust is now the Switch Skill Diving Wyvern Kinsect Control changed from L2 to zR Removed the jump buff from White Extracts. Jumping power is buffed in general.
No more green extracts. Healing will depend on if the Kinsect has the Bonus ''Bonus Heal''
Getting orange and white extracts provide Earplugs and Flinch Free.
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When you unlock the Switch Skill Diving Wyvern, you can see a Descending Thrust-like attack from Monster Hunter World (MHW). If your gameplay revolves around this, feel better because it's back in MH Rise!
Switch Skills Guide:
How to Unlock Switch Skills
If you're used to hitting the bottom-left shoulder button in directing the Kinsect, that's gonna change in MH Rise. zL is now reserved for activating Silkbind Attacks so they moved the Kinsect Control button to the other side, zR.
White extracts in MH Rise do not provide jump buff anymore. Instead, they increased the general raw jumping power of the hunter.
You can no longer get a green extract from monsters in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). The only way you can get healing from Kinsects is by using one with the ''Bonus Heal''.
When you get orange and white extracts from a monster, your hunter will now have Earplugs and max Flinch Free - very useful when going full ham even when against roars! This allows safer engagements, even if you still don't have red extracts to boost your attack.
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Hello, nlmod! Thank you for pointing it out. We have already made the correction on the page.
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Hey Game8, on the section "Evade and Attack Combo Using Recall Kinsect", the GIF shows a curious effect. After using Recall Kinsect + Space Bar and the next attack comes with an effect. What is that?