Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be an immersive and action-packed adventure, but some of its default settings might not be ideal for all players. Changing a few options can improve visibility, control, and overall gameplay, making your hunts feel much better and more enjoyable.
Here is a quick guide to the most impactful settings you should adjust for a better experience from day one.
Customize the Main Menu for Quick Access
Instead of searching through endless menus, create a Favorites Tab for frequently used settings.
How to do it:
Press Triangle (PS), R (PC), or Y (Xbox) in the main menu to edit tabs. Rearrange, enable, or disable sections as needed.
Adjust the HUD and Mini-Map for Better Visibility
Make sure health, stamina, sharpness, and weapon-specific gauges are easy to see at a glance.
- HUD Adjustments:
Navigate to Options → HUD Settings to resize elements or hide unnecessary icons like the Target Monster indicator. - Mini-Map Fix:
A rotating mini-map can be disorienting. Go to Options → Mini-Map Settings and set Mini-Map Rotation to Fixed for better and more consistent navigation.
Precise Damage Numbers
By default, damage numbers are rounded, making it harder to track exact damage output. So, if you care about seeing the exact amount of damage you deal and want to enable detailed numbers, here is how to do it:
Go to Options → Damage Numbers Display and switch from “Whole Values Only” to “With Decimals” for better accuracy.
Camera Settings for Combat Awareness
Adjusting the camera settings can widen your field of view and make fights a little easier to track.
- Increase Camera Distance for a broader view (Options → Camera Settings).
- Reduce Camera Shake & Visual Effects to minimize distractions.
- Modify Focus Mode Controls based on your weapon preference:
- Hold (Default): Press and hold L2 (PS), LT (Xbox), Right Mouse Button (PC) to activate.
- Toggle: Press once to activate, press again to deactivate.
Target Lock-On and Movement Controls
Lock-on settings and movement preferences can also impact combat flow.
- Prioritize specific monsters in Options → Lock-On Settings by adjusting Target Filtering.
- If you prefer full manual camera control, disable Focus Camera.
- Adjust movement direction:
- Type 1: Movement follows camera direction.
- Type 2: Movement follows character direction (Options → Control Settings).
Prevent Accidental Item Use in the Radial Menu
By default, tilting the analog stick instantly uses an item, leading to mistakes.
How to do it:
Go to Options → Control Settings → Radial Menu Settings and switch to Type 2, which requires pressing R3 (PS/PC) or RS (Xbox) to confirm item usage.
Disable Auto-Sheath for More Combat Control
By default, your character automatically sheaths the weapon when idle, which can be quite frustrating mid-fight.
How to do it:
Go to Options → Control Settings and turn Auto-Sheath Off.
You Can Disable the Seikret Auto-Explore for Full Control
The Seikret automatically follows waypoints unless you manually disable this option.
How to do it:
Go to Options → Game Settings (Page 3) and toggle Seikret Auto-Explore Mode to Off for full manual control.
Detailed Map Zoom and Controls
Adjusting the map zoom level can make navigation much easier.
How to do it:
Go to Options → Map Settings and modify Zoom Sensitivity to make adjusting the map easier with L2/R2 (PS), LT/RT (Xbox), or Mouse Scroll (PC).
TL;DR
This is just the start. Small changes can make a big difference in Monster Hunter Wilds, improving visibility, control, and precision, depending on your playstyle and what you like. Try out these settings to see what works best for you, and keep an eye out for potential new settings when the full game releases!
