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What is Arachnophobia Mode?

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MH Wilds - What is Arachnophobia Mode
Arachnophobia Mode will alter the appearance of any small arachnid encountered in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out what exactly Arachnophobia Mode does and how to enable it here.

What is Arachnophobia Mode?

Alters Appearance of Small Arachnids

MH Wilds - Arachnophobia Mode On
Arachnophobia Mode will alter the appearance of any arachnid in the game, whether it be a harmless creature or one of the big monsters that you get to hunt.


MH Wilds - Arachnophobia Mode Off
This is what the creatures look like normally if you turn off Arachnophobia Mode.

Does Not Change Large Monsters

Do note that turning on Arachnophobia Mode does not alter the models of Lala Barina and Nerscylla, which are the large arachnid monsters in the game.


Lala Barina Arachnophobia Mode
This is what large arachnid monsters will look like even with Arachnophobia Mode turned on.

How to Enable Arachnophobia Mode

Toggle Option in Settings

MH Wilds - Arachnophobia Mode Settings
To enable Arachnophobia Mode, you'll need to turn on the option in the Settings Menu. This can only be done in the Start Menu since the option isn't there once you're in-game.

Given Option During New Game Start

In case you're worried about missing this setting, you'll be given the option to tun it on when starting a new game for the first time.

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