New Hunting Horn Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills

Discover the new Silkbind Shockwave attack and Swing Combo Switch Skill for the Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Learn about the Switch Skill Swap system!

Hey there, fellow hunter! Let's dive into the awesome new toys the Hunting Horn got in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. These changes are pretty neat and can really spice up your gameplay, especially with the new Switch Skill Swap system.

New Silkbind Attack: Silkbind Shockwave

First up, we have a brand new Silkbind Attack called Silkbind Shockwave. Imagine this: you wrap your Hunting Horn in Ironsilk, launch yourself into the air, and then slam down. But that's not all! After the initial hit, your subsequent attacks will make the silk vibrate, creating a delayed shockwave. This shockwave adds extra hits that deal a good chunk of stun, exhaust, and part damage. It's a fantastic way to add some extra punch and control to your combos.

New Switch Skill: Swing Combo

Next, let's talk about the Swing Combo. This is a slick two-hit move that you can perform either from the left or the right. Its main strength is in its mobility. It lets you quickly change your direction, which is super useful for repositioning yourself on the fly, especially when you need to dodge an incoming attack or get into a better position to land your melodies.

Switch Skill Swap System

Now, this isn't a new attack or skill itself, but it's a game-changer for how you use them! The Switch Skill Swap lets you change your equipped skills in the middle of a fight. You get two scrolls, usually referred to as red and blue. Before you head out on a quest, or when you visit an Item Box in the Hub or your tent, you can assign your favorite skills to each scroll.

This system really reinvents how you play Monster Hunter Rise. When you're in the thick of battle, you can instantly swap between these two sets, giving you access to a whole different loadout of skills.

And to make things even smoother, there's the Swap Evade. After you swap your skills, you can press the roll button to perform an evade in any direction. This is incredibly useful for getting out of sticky situations right after a skill swap.