Wirebug Moves and Controls

Learn how to master the Wirebug in Monster Hunter Rise! This guide covers Wiredashing, scaling walls, hanging in the air, midair dashes, wirefall recovery, and silkbind attacks.

The Wirebug in Monster Hunter Rise functions as a versatile grappling hook, essential for both traversal and combat. It allows players to quickly move around the map, scale walls, and perform special attacks.

Controls (Ground): With your weapon sheathed, hold to ready the Wirebug. A reticle will appear. Press to launch the Wirebug towards the reticle, press to dash forward, and press to launch upwards.

Controls (Air): While airborne after a Wirebug launch, hold again. Press to descend, or press to move forward.

Each Wirebug usage consumes one segment of the Wirebug Gauge, which replenishes over time. By default, two Wirebugs can be used in succession.

Wirebug Actions

Wiredashing

Use the Wirebug to travel across the map. Aim at a point and press to launch yourself towards it.

Scaling Walls

Launch the Wirebug at a wall. Upon impact, press the left stick in your desired direction to climb. You can hold to dash across the wall using stamina. If you run out of stamina or time, you can use another Wirebug to continue climbing.

Hang in the Air

After launching a Wirebug, press (without holding ) to suspend yourself in mid-air. The Wirebug Gauge temporarily freezes, allowing stamina recovery. From this state, you can aim and launch another Wirebug or press to attack. Press to stop hanging immediately.

Midair Dash

While airborne after a Wirebug launch, press while tilting the left stick to perform an air dash in that direction. This can extend your travel distance or allow you to reverse course.

Wirefall Recovery

When knocked airborne by a monster, press and to perform a Wirebug-assisted recovery, allowing you to get back on your feet quickly. You can use to influence your landing direction. This action consumes one Wirebug.

Silkbind Attacks

Each weapon type has unique Silkbind Attacks. Hold (for melee) or (for ranged) while your weapon is drawn, then press or . These attacks consume one or two Wirebugs.