Sunbreak | How to Use the Throwing Kunai

This is a comprehensive guide on the Throwing Kunai in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Read on to learn how much damage the throwing kunai has and its multiple uses!

Throwing Kunai - Basic Information

Name	Throwing Kunai
Name (JP)	投げクナイ
Description	A standard throwing kunai. Flies straight and true. Allows for precise aiming.
Rarity	4	Type	Other Items
Sell Price	0	Hold Limit	∞

Where to Get the Throwing Kunai

Throwing Kunai - How to Farm

The Throwing Kunai is an indispensable tool that can be used effortlessly and continuously. Much like the BBQ Spit and the Whetstone, the Throwing Kunai will forever remain in your item pouch. It fits into a specific item slot so that it doesn't take up precious inventory space!

Rampage Quest Kunai

A temporary Kunai can be collected and used during rampage quests called Exploding Kunai. Exploding Kunai explode like Barrel Bombs on contact with any surface.

Status Kunai

Some quests, such as those with Kushala Daora, have Kunai that can inflict status ailments in the Supply Box. Poison Kunai are the most common, but Paralysis and Sleep Kunai also exist. These are supply items only, meaning they can't be crafted or kept after a quest, so be sure to use them!

Status Boost and Abnormal Status Guide

How to Use the Throwing Kunai

Set in a Shortcut!

You can set a Throwing Kunai in your shortcuts which you can access by opening the radial menu. By default, Shortcut 1 should have the Throwing Kunai already set, and you can select it with the Right Stick. The PC version can also access the shortcuts using the Function Keys (F1 to F4).

Platform	Radial Menu	Selection
Switch
PC
Playstation
Xbox

Cycle Through Consumables

Cycling through your consumables should eventually lead you to your Throwing Kunai! With this option, you can aim at a desired location before throwing. This will let you even use them while airborne!

Platform	Aim	Throw
Switch
PC
Playstation
Xbox

Only Usable When Sheathed

Only the Sword and Shield can throw kunai with the weapon out! Trying to use it with any other weapon while the weapon is unsheathed will cause you to sheathe it first before you can throw the knives.

Akuma Layered Armor Uses Gohadoken

Donning the Akuma Layered Armor changes your Kunai into Gohadoken. His mid-air Zanku Hadoken can also be performed with this layered armor!

Akuma Layered Armor for Hunter

When to Use the Throwing Kunai

The Throwing Kunai has many uses as it is a versatile tool that can find purpose in many situations. It deals a small amount of damage, often only in the single digits, but what it lacks in damage it makes up for in usability.

Triggering Bombs From a Distance

A Throwing Kunai can be a good ranged trigger for Large Barrel Bombs and Mega Barrel Bombs since triggering these bombs in a short-range can knock you off your feet and deal damage.

This can be useful for accessing certain areas in the Flooded Forest and the Jungle.

Attacking Endemic Life

Get up to Three Drops from Lizards

Using the Throwing Kunai to attack Endemic Life, specifically the Scale Lizard, Rock Lizard, and Boulder Lizard makes them drop more materials compared to the regular interaction.

Causes Pincercrabs to Start Firing

Throwing Kunai at a Pincercrab in the Sandy Plains will cause them to start firing earth. Use this to your advantage when a monster is around the area!

Attack Spiribird Bushes without Drawing Weapon

Attacking these bushes with Kunai can get you Spiribirds without having to resort to the long animations of weapons like the Great Sword or attacking while mounted on your Palamute.

Getting the Attention of Monsters

If a Monster has not spotted you yet, you can get its attention by using a Throwing Kunai. This tactic is ideal if you set up a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap in the path of the monster or if you placed Trapbugs on the ground to make it flinch.

You can even try throwing Kunai when monsters go to hard-to-reach places like Khezu when it clings to ceilings.

While Riding Palamutes

You can use your Throwing Kunai while riding your Palamute to deal quick damage as the Large Monster you are fighting runs away!

Palamute Guide and Controls

Drop Boulders in the Jungle

Throwing Kunai at the boulders in Area 1 of the Jungle will cause them to fall. Any monster right below it will take damage. Dropping more boulders can even cause them to topple, creating a large opening!

Jungle Map and Sub-Camp Location

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