Hammer Gameplay and New Moves | Monster Hunter Rise | MHR (MHRise)

This is a guide and gameplay preview of the Hammer weapon in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR). Learn about the new changes and moves available for the Hammer, with details on its new Silkbind Attacks.

Hammer Controls

Button	Action
	Overhead Smash
	Side Smash
	Charge
(release while charging)	Charged Attack
(while charging)	Charge Switch
	Guard
+	Silkbind Spinning Bludgeon
+	Impact Crater

Hammer New Moves

Official Hammer Preview Video

Silkbind Spinning Bludgeon

Silkbind Spinning Bludgeon sends the hunter flying while making a spinning attack. You can opt to charge the attack initially for more damage!

Input	+

Impact Crater

Impact Crater is a silkbind attack that launches the hunter in the air then slamming the hammer downwards with great force, creating a crater on the ground.

Input	+

Charge Mode Change

The hammer gains an alternate charge attack for Monster hunter Rise! It's a new move that changes the hammer's default spinning charge attack into one strong slam. To know what mode you currently have, refer to the color of the hammer icon on the right side of your sharpness.

New Charge Mode	Default Charge Mode
Slam Attack	Spinning Attack

Hammer Returning Moves

Spinning Jump Attack

The Hammer's spinning jump attack makes its return in Monster Hunter Rise. It's a strong jump attack that can deal multiple damage in a single move. Furthermore, it is also great against tall monsters since you can hit them from the jump's peak until you reach the ground.

Input	While in a Slope,

Hammer Strengths and Weaknesses

Hammer Strengths

Can stun monsters. High single-hit attack damage. High mobility weapon.

Can Stun Monsters

Hammers dishes out blunt damage which could trigger stuns to monsters when hit on the head enough!

High Single-Hit Damage

Like the Great Sword, the Hammer has high single-hit attack damage. This can be achieved when the hammer is fully charged!

High Mobility

Unlike the Great Sword though, the hunter can move freely while the Hammer is unsheathed. You can even charge while moving but this consumes stamina so be careful!

Hammer Weaknesses

Reach is very short. Cannot cut tails. Has no guarding options.

Very Short Reach

The Hammer has a very short reach that cannot reach the heads of some monsters like Deviljho or Galvenus. The aerial attacks that come with the Silkbind Attacks make up for this though!

Cannot Cut Tails

Because it outputs blunt damage and not cutting damage, the Hammer cannot cut tails. This is okay though as most Hammer users focus on the head - and only the head.

No Guarding Options

The Hammer also does not have guarding options but is mitigated by its high mobility. Take advantage of this and position yourself properly!

How to Use the Hammer

Aim For the Head!

Take advantage of the blunt damage and always aim for the head to accumulate stun damage!

Make Sure the Charge Attack Hits

Hammers have one of the highest single-hit damage for any weapon so when you charge the Hammer, make sure it hits! It can charge up to 3 levels which can be stored while moving so reposition properly and make it count!

Evade Monster Attacks and Counter

Counterattack by repositioning yourself frequently. The monster will always move its head so perfect timing is key!

Monster Hunter Rise Related Links

All Weapons and How to Use Them

All Weapon Guides

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