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How to Use Karakuri

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Wild Hearts - How to Use Karakuri

Karakuri in Wild Hearts are part of a unique gameplay mechanic that allows you to construct helpful machines and structures that aid you during the hunt. Read on to learn how to construct, use, and dismantle karakuri, as well as a complete list of all basic, fusion, and dragon karakuri in the game!

How to Use Karakuri



Hold Down the Conjure Button and Select a Karakuri

PC RMB (Hold) + Q/C/E/Z
Controller
XBOX - Left Bumper (Hold) + XBOX - A Button/XBOX - B Button/XBOX - X Button/XBOX - Y Button

PS4 - L1 Button (Hold) + PS4 - Square Button/PS4 - Circle Button/PS4 - Triangle Button/PS4 - X Button

To use Karakuri, simply hold the Conjure button before selecting the different Karakuri mapped to your construction wheel. A white outline will display while holding down the Conjure button, showing you where you are about to construct your Karakuri.

Different Karakuri Can Be Mapped to the Wheel After Unlocking Them

Wild Hearts - Map Additional Karakuri

Certain types of Karakuri cannot be unlocked by using Kemono Orbs. Instead, they can only be acquired by progressing through the game. Once you have more of these different Karakuri types, you will be able to map them into the Karakuri wheel for quicker use during combat.

Use the Disassembly Stance to Dismantle Karakuri

PC RMB (Hold) + H
Controller
XBOX - Left Bumper (Hold) + XBOX - Right Stick Press

PS4 - L1 Button (Hold) + PS4 - R3 Button

To disassemble your Karakuri, go into the Disassembly Stance. Use the red outline to align your stance with the Karakuri you want to disaassemble before hitting H (PC) or L3 (controller) to dismantle the Karakuri.

Note: You can make more precise disassemblies by increasing or decreasing the size of the red outline while in the Disassembly Stance.

Karakuri Thread is Not Refunded When Dismantling

Dismantling a constructed Karakuri will not refund the Karakuri Threads used to make it. Disassembly simply removes the Karakuri from the world as you continue to explore it.

Press Interact or Move Towards a Karakuri to Use It

To use most of the combat Karakuri in the game, simply move towards them while exploring or during combat. Karakuri like the Box and Spring Karakuri will allow you to jump up or forward based on the direction your were facing while moving towards them.

Dragon Karakuri can be used by simply pressing the Interact button once you're next to them. Other Dragon Karakuri, like the Forge, will allow you to talk to NPCs and purchase equipment from the camp.

How to Use Dragon Karakuri



Find and Unblock Dragon Pits on the Map

Before you can construct and use more Dragon Karakuri, you will first need to find and unblock the different Dragon Pits you find in the region. This is done in order to secure more building materials for Dragon Karakuri. To find a Dragon Pit, open your Map and look for any grayed-out Flame Symbols - these mark Dragon Pits you can discover and unblock.

Hold Down Conjure and Select Dragon Karakuri

PC RMB (Hold) + Mouse Wheel Down
Controller
XBOX - Left Bumper (Hold) + XBOX - Left Stick Press

PS4 - L1 Button (Hold) + PS4 - L3 Button

Just like regular Karakuri, Dragon Karakuri can be accessed by holding down the Conjure Button. Once in the construction stance, simply navigate to the Dragon Karakuri menu and select a Dragon Karakuri to construct. Position it within the area of the Dragon Pit to assemble the structure.

Note: Constructing Dragon Karakuri will consume the alloted materials shown on the right side of your screen. Each Dragon Karakuri will use a different type of material, so pay attention to what each Dragon Karakuri needs to see if you can still build them.

Dragon Karakuri Can Be Built Anywhere on the Map

While exploring, do note that Dragon Karakuri can be built anywhere on the map. The only real limit is your resource cap which can be found at the right side of the screen with the Dragon Karakuri menu open.

Expand Dragon Pits to Conjure More Dragon Karakuri

Wild Hearts - Expand Dragon Pits

In order to construct more Dragon Karakuri on the map, you will need to expand your region's Dragon Pits. Spend materials that you collect while exploring the world at the different Dragon Pits to expand the alloted resources for each region of the world map.

How to Set Camps: All Dragon Pit Locations

List of All Karakuri Types

Basic Karakuri

Karakuri by Type
CrateBasic Chain TrapFusion HunterDragon

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Karakuri How to Use
CrateCrate
Can be used to create platforms that you can jump and attack from.
SpringSpring
Can be used to quickly move and dodge or attack towards a given direction. Can also be used to remove the sticky amber of the Sapscourge.
TorchTorch
Can be used to ignite your weapon, allowing it to deal Fire damage. Animation can also combo into other weapon attacks.
StakeStake
Can be used to latch onto walls or kemono to easily set up a special attack. Also used to scale the Sacred Mountain for the first time.
GliderGlider
Can be used to float up or down, safely; also possible to attack while gliding.
Celestial AnchorCelestial Anchor
Can be used to grant more mobility to a hunter. Sliding and jumping animations are extended based on the AoE of the anchor.

Fusion Karakuri

Karakuri by Type
CrateBasic Chain TrapFusion HunterDragon

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Karakuri How to Awaken
BulwarkBulwark Unlocked while hunting a Kingtusk with the Crate basic karakuri equipped.
Healing MistHealing Mist Unlocked while hunting a Lavaback with the Glider basic karakuri equipped.
FireworkFirework Unlocked while hunting a Dreadclaw with the Torch basic karakuri equipped.
PounderPounder Unlocked while hunting a Spineglider with the Spring basic karakuri equipped.
Elemental LanternElemental Lantern Unlocked while hunting a Gritdog with both the Crate and Glider basic karakuri equipped.
Shield WallShield Wall Unlocked while hunting a Goldshard with both the Crate and Spring basic karakuri equipped.
Repeater CrossbowRepeater Crossbow Unlocked while hunting a Fumebeak with both the Glider and Stake basic karakuri equipped.
Star BombStar Bomb Unlocked while hunting a Sporetail with both the Spring and Torch basic karakuri equipped.
Chain TrapChain Trap Unlocked while hunting a Deathstalker with both the Stake and Crate basic karakuri equipped.
Healing VaporizerHealing Vaporizer Unlocked while hunting a Sapscourge with both the Torch and Celestial Anchor basic karakuri equipped.
Pile DriverPile Driver Unlocked when you hunt Amaterasu for the first time in Minato. Needs the Stake basic karakuri to be equipped.
HarpoonHarpoon Unlocked while hunting an Amaterasu with both the Spring and Stake basic karakuri equipped.
Celestial CannonCelestial Cannon Unlocked while hunting a Golden Tempest with both the Torch and Celestial Anchor basic karakuri equipped.
Celestial ShieldCelestial Shield Unlocked while hunting an Emberplume with both the Crate and Celestial Anchor basic karakuri equipped.

Dragon Karakuri

Karakuri by Type
CrateBasic Chain TrapFusion HunterDragon

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Karakuri How to Use
HunterHunter's Tent Used to create Fast Travel points within a region. Can also be used to change the time of day by resting.
CampfireCampfire Used to embark on Hunts, play online co-op, or enhance Tsukumo.
Field ForgeField Forge Used to forge weapons or armor, and to change your current equipment and talismans.
Flying VineFlying Vine Creates a zipline that you can use to navigate the different elevations of a region map.
Hunting TowerHunting Tower Used to scan a certain AoE within a region for Kemono. Can be also be upgraded to scan for Tsukumo, Documents, and Relic Talismans.
Drying RackDrying Rack Used to dry ingredients, boosting their potency or modifying their effects when eaten.
SignSign Used to create readable signs that other players can view during co-op.
Ornamental LanternOrnamental Lantern Decorative lantern that gives off light when night falls in-game.
Ingredients ChestIngredients Chest Storage for extra ingredients you currently have in your inventory. Can also be used to sort your ingredients inventory.
Paddle ScoopPaddle Scoop Used to automatically catch fish for the hunter. Allows you to passively build up an inventory of fish to eat, dry, ferment, smoke, or pickle.
Training BearTraining Bear Allows players to view in-depth tutorials for each of the different weapon types. Also records how much damage your current build can do.
Wind VortexWind Vortex Allows players to float up or down. Used to reach elevated areas of the region map.
LauncherDragon Launcher Can be used to launch basic karakuri at kemono. Can also be used to launch players across large distances.
Pickling JarPickling Jar Used to pickle ingredients, boosting their potency or modifying their effects when eaten.
Wind ChimeWind Chime Gives a small boost to attack when rung.
Tsukumo Ore ShrineTsukumo Ore Shrine Can be used to passively farm different mined materials which players can later collect. Do note that the collected resources will depend on which chapter and region you're currently at.
Small DeskSmall Desk A purely decorative desk that has a book and pen on top.
BenchBench Can be used to allow your hunter to sit down and relax. The piece is purely decorative.
Fermenting CaskFermenting Cask Used to ferment ingredients and create condiments that you can use when improving the potency of other types of food..
Wildlife CageWildlife Cage Used to cage certain small creatures in order to tame them and collect their materials.
Wildlife PenWildlife Pen Used to cage certain small creatures like foxes and cranes in order to tame them and collect their materials.
Enhanced Flying VineEnhanced Flying Vine A more durable version of a Flying Vine that can latch on to kemono.
Looking GlassLooking Glass A special type of dragon karakuri (introduced during the February 13, 2023 patch) that allows players to modify the looks of their hunter. Do note that you can do everything except changing your body type.
Communal Ingredients ChestCommunal Ingredients Chest Storage chest for your extra ingredients that other players can also withdraw from during online co-op.
RollerRoller A wheel-like transport that functions like a mount, allowing the hunter to cross large distances within a small amount of time. Shatters when you hit a wall or large kemono while dismounting.
Celestial Tsukumo CampCelestial Tsukumo Camp A special type of Tsukumo shrine that grants you extra karakuri threads on use. The effect is similar to using the Hunter's Arm to gain additional threads during a hunt. Do note that during online co-op, you can only use this if you are the host.
SmokerSmoker Used to smoke ingredients, boosting their potency or modifying their effects when eaten.
SunshadeSunshade A decorative structure that hunters can use to take shelter from the sun.
Tsukumo Food ShrineTsukumo Food Shrine A shrine that allows players to passively farm plant ingredients within a given region. Do note that the collected resources will depend on which chapter and region you're currently at.
HunterHunter's Bath A large tub that you can use to bathe. Cleans your dirtied armor if you are out on the field for an extended period of time.
Vermilion Fermenting CaskVermilion Fermenting Cask Increases the potency of fermented condiments.
Vermilion Pickling JarVermilion Pickling Jar Increases the potency of pickled ingredients.
Vermilion SmokerVermilion Smoker Increases the potency of smoked ingredients.
Vermilion Wind ChimeVermilion Wind Chime Offers a better attack boost than the normal Wind Chime.
Tanuki StatueTanuki Statue Decorative statue that players can use to liven up the camp.
Ornamental GatewayOrnamental Gateway Decorative structure that players can use to mark the entrance of their camp.

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