Offset Attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds are newly-introduced weapon combos to counter monsters' attacks efficiently. This fighting mechanic allows you to stagger monsters while also dealing great damage. However, perfectly executing an Offset Attack can be confusing as it has some restrictions.
This guide will show you how to effectively perform Offset Attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds.
All available weapons to perform Offset Attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds
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The following is a list of all the Offset Attacks (revealed in beta) that are only available to heavy melee weapons:
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- Hammer
- Switch Axe
- Great Sword
- Heavy Bowgun
- Hunting Horn
You can successfully counter an enemy's strike and execute a counterattack utilizing Offset Attacks. The appropriate timing allows for dealing significant damage to the enemy monster and pursuing a charged combo.
It should be noted that almost all attacks that aren't ranged can be offset. Furthermore, melee attacks can be offset and turned into the TCS combo.
Offset Attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds: Weapons combo guide
Hammer
Hammer's Offset Attack combo is shown below:
- PlayStation: Triangle → Triangle → Triangle
- Xbox: Y → Y → Y
- PC: Left click → Left click → Left click
The Hammer's Offset Attack can be executed within the standard combo chain of the weapon. While the default finisher for the Overhead Smash combo is an Offset Attack, achieving a successful Upswing and offset necessitates precise timing of the Overhead Smash combo. If you fail to synchronize with the perfect timing, the Offset Attack will not activate.
Switch Axe
Switch Axe's Offset Attack combo is shown below:
- PlayStation: Triangle+Circle
- Xbox: Y+B
- PC: Left click + Right click
Before initiating the Offset Attack, the weapon needs to be in Axe Mode. Following a successful Offset Attack, a finisher can be performed by pressing Y/B/Left click. Following a successful Offset with the Switch Axe, one may press Y or B to execute a standard attack in conjunction with an Axe Mode finisher.
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Great Sword
Great Sword's Offset Attack combo is shown below:
- PlayStation: Hold - Triangle+Circle → Triangle
- Xbox: Hold - Y+B → Y
- PC: Hold Left click+Right click → Left click
This Offset Attack can be stacked to a maximum of three levels, necessitating precise timing of the combination. To initiate, press and hold Triangle+Circle, and release these buttons when the monster’s attack strikes you. Subsequently, you can execute a follow-up attack by pressing Triangle. You can finish the move with a Charged Slash as well.
Heavy Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun's Offset Attack combo is shown below:
- PlayStation: Hold - L2+Circle (in Ignition Mode)
- Xbox: Hold - LT+B (in Ignition Mode)
- PC: Hold - Focus Mode+Left click (in Ignition Mode)
In this scenario, activating the Ignition Mode is essential for successfully executing the Offset Attack. Then, simultaneously pressing LT and B, you can charge the Heavy Bowgun's Offset Attack. While it is not required to fully charge the attack before execution, doing so will enhance the damage dealt and enable the possibility of inflicting random topple.
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Hunting Horn
Hunting Horn's Offset Attack combo is shown below:
- PlayStation: Triangle+Circle → Circle → Triangle+Circle → Triangle → Triangle+Circle+R2
- Xbox: Y+B → B → Y+B → Y → Y+B+RT
- PC: Left click+Right click → Right click → Left click+Right click → Left click → Left click+Right click + R
An Offset Melody specifically designated for the Hunting Horn is available in MH Wilds. This note can be executed following a sequence of moves comprising a Backward Strike, a Right Swing, another Backward Strike, and concluding with a Left Swing.
Upon acquiring the Offset Melody, initiate an offset attack just before the impact of a monster’s strike. Accumulate the Offset Melody to carry out an Offset Attack effectively.
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