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Monster Hunter Wilds - Are There New Weapon Types
Monster Hunter Wilds includes all 14 weapon types from the previous games, with some improvements and new mechanics. See if there are new weapon types and other new weapon mechanics below!

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Are There New Weapon Types?

No New Weapon Types

All Weapon Types
Monster Hunter Wilds - Greatsword Great Sword Monster Hunter Wilds - Long Sword Long Sword
Monster Hunter Wilds - Sword & Shield Sword & Shield Monster Hunter Wilds - Dual Blades Dual Blades
Monster Hunter Wilds - Hammer Hammer Monster Hunter Wilds - Hunting Horn Hunting Horn
Monster Hunter Wilds - Lance Lance Monster Hunter Wilds - Gunlance Gunlance
Monster Hunter Wilds - Switch Axe Switch Axe Monster Hunter Wilds - Charge Blade Charge Blade
Monster Hunter Wilds - Insect Glaive Insect Glaive Monster Hunter Wilds - Light Bowgun Light Bowgun
Monster Hunter Wilds - Heavy Bowgun Heavy Bowgun Monster Hunter Wilds - Bow Bow

Monster Hunter Wilds does not introduce any new weapon types, instead focusing on refining the existing 14 weapon types. Each has been slightly adjusted to better suit the game’s unique monsters and environment.

All Weapons and Guides

New Weapon Mechanics

Improved Gameplay for Existing Weapon Types

Improved Gameplay for Existing Weapon Types

Each weapon type now features improved gameplay adjustments tailored for new monsters and environments in Monster Hunter Wilds, with updates ranging from minor move additions for some weapon types to significant reworks, such as for the Hunting Horn.

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New Focus Mode and Wound Mechanics

Focus Mode

The new Focus Mode mechanic allows hunters to zero in on monster wounds. Each weapon type also has specialized moves that make the most of this mechanic, such as the Bow’s Focus Fire: Hailstorm, which targets multiple wounds with a flurry of arrows.

New Secondary Weapon System

Change Weapons

Hunters can now equip and swap to a secondary weapon in their loadouts to switch to during hunts. This allows versatile loadouts, pairing short and long-range weapons, or adding support capabilities like the Hunting Horn, or a weapon with a status ailment as a secondary to enhance your playstyle.

Best Secondary Weapons to Bring

Monster Hunter Wilds Related News

News and Game Info

News and Game Info

Title Updates

Update Release Date Information
Title Update 1 (1.01) April 3*, 2025 ・Mizutsune
・8★ HR Zoh Shia
・New Gathering Hub
・Arena & Challenge Quests
・New Event Quests
・Free & Paid Cosmetic DLC
・Change Alma's Outfit
April 22*, 2025 ・Festival of Accord
・Seasonal Event Quests
・Previous Event Reruns
April 29*, 2025 ・Arch-tempered Rey Dau
・Gamma Armor Sets
Version 1.011 End of May ・Capcom Collaboration
・Endemic Life List
Title Update 2 (1.02) Summer 2025 ・Lagiacrus
・Seasonal Event
▶︎Title Updates Roadmap and Schedule

*Expected dates for US time zones; releases for European and Asian time zones will come the following day.

Latest Patch Notes

Monster Hunter Wilds Update 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes Partial.pngUpdate 1.000.05.00 Patch Notes
March 10, 2025
Includes multiple bug and issue fixes.
▶︎All Patch Notes and Updates

Events & Collaborations

Game Information

Available Platforms Price and Editions
Crossplay Game Length
Offline Mode Server Status
PC Requirements Benchmark Tool
Best PC for Wilds How to Increase FPS
PS5 Performance Should You Buy PS5 Pro?
Xbox Series S Performance Is It Steam Deck Verified?
Is It on Game Pass? Product Codes
Resolution or Framerate Difficulty Explained
Server Maintenance Schedule How to Play Early With New Zealand Trick

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Release Time and Countdown Preorder Bonuses and How to Claim
Preload Date and Time New Gameplay Features and Mechanics
Open Beta 1
Open Beta 2		 Open Beta Save File Bonuses
Differences from Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World Save Data Rewards
Open World? Underwater Combat?
Does It Have PVP? New Weapon Types?
Are There Elder Dragons? Is There Romance?
Are There Classes? -

Bugs and Error Codes

All Bugs and Error Codes
C1152-TMT-TD72
(PlayStation Error)		 EA_19e15
(Communication Error)
R1187
(OBT Error)		 CSE-00200-0-0
(Char. Creation Bug)
C1061-0-0
(Xbox Error)		 Benchmark Tool Crash
(PC Error)
Gray Play Button
(Steam Error)		 88500020
(Steam Error)
Anti-Tamper Error
(Steam Error)		 Steam Errors
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