Learn how to initiate and control Wyvern Riding in Monster Hunter Rise. Discover controls for movement, attacks, evasion, and special moves like the Mounted Punisher.
Wyvern Riding allows you to control large monsters in Monster Hunter Rise. To initiate a ride, the monster must be in a Mountable State. This state can be triggered by inflicting blue-colored damage with aerial or Silkbind attacks, by having two large monsters fight each other, by launching a ridden monster into another, or by activating the Puppet Spider endemic life. Once a monster is mountable, approach it and press the A button with your weapon sheathed, or simply attack it.
Wyvern Riding Controls
Once mounted, monsters generally maneuver like trucks. All button prompts are clearly displayed on screen.
| Button(s) | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Left stick, while holding R | Move around | Take your monster wherever you want! |
| A | Strong Attack | Perform a hard-hitting, but slow attack. |
| B | Evade | Dodge the enemy’s attack. Consumes 1 Wirebug. |
| X | Light Attack | Perform a weak, but fast attack. |
| Y | Launch monster | Send the monster charging forward, ending Wyvern Riding. |
| X + A | Mounted Punisher | An extremely powerful attack that ends Wyvern Riding. |
Time Limit
Wyvern Riding has a time limit indicated by the Wyvern Riding Gauge. The timer speeds up when you are hit by other monsters and gains time when you damage other monsters. Dodging enemy attacks at the right time can stun opponents and increase your Wyvern Riding Gauge.
Launching Monsters
Pressing the Y button launches your monster forward, ending the ride. You can launch monsters into walls or other monsters to topple them, and some walls or objects can be broken this way. If you press B at the moment a monster slams into a wall, you can jump back on and launch it a second time.
Mounted Punisher
The Mounted Punisher is a special attack available when your Wyvern Riding Gauge is full. You can increase the gauge by attacking monsters or successfully evading attacks. When the gauge is full, a prompt will appear. Press X and A together to unleash this devastating attack. The mount is invincible during this period, and all attacks will topple your foe. You have a limited time to use the Mounted Punisher, indicated by the gauge decreasing. After use or when the gauge depletes, you will automatically dismount.
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