Focus Mode Guide: Controls and How to Use

Focus Mode guide in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). This guide includes Focus Mode Guide, features, Focus Strikes, special moves, and more!

Focus Mode - Controls & How to Use

Hold L2 to Enter Focus Mode

Activate Focus Mode	Hold (while weapon drawn)
Focus Strike	＋
Maintain Focus Mode	+ Attack

In Monster Hunter Wilds, Focus Mode can be done by pressing and holding L2 when attacking. L2 can be used for a Focus Strike for all weapons, for example if you're using the Great Sword, hold down L2 + △ for an Overhead Slash.

Changing Focus Mode Controls

You can change the control settings for the Aim/Focus Mode from the Controls tab in the Options menu. The default setting is to Press and hold L2 to maintain Focus mode, but you can change it to press L2 to switch between the 2 modes. Choose whichever suits your style.

Focus Mode for Long-Range Weapons

Long-range weapons such as the Bow, Light Bowgun, and Heavy Bowgun goes in Focus Mode when they are aimed.

Effects and Benefits of Focus Mode

Wounds Highlighted in Focus Mode

In Focus Mode, the wounds created by continuous Attacks on the same area are highlighted in red. Attacking wounds will increase the damage by about 1.23 times, so aim at that spot as much as you can.

Highlight Exposed Weak Points

During focus mode, exposed weak points are highlighted in red. By focusing your attacks on the weak points highlighted in red, such as Chatacabra's outstretched tongue and Rey Dau's horns after a discharge attack, you can cause a special knockdown, giving you an advantage in battle.

"Focus Strike" on Wounds

Controls	While holding your sword ＋

In Monster Hunter Wilds, if you attack the same part of the body multiple times, a "wound" will be created. By pressing the R1 button while in Focus Mode, you activate Focus Strike, which can destroy wounds to deal more damage, as well as stagger or knockdown the enemy, so make good use of this.

Some Weapons Have Unique Effects

For some weapons, it is possible to activate unique effects in addition to the damage dealt by destroying Wounds with Focus Strike. For example with the Long Sword, the gauge level increases every time you destroy wounds, and if you're using the Insect Glaive you will get 3 colors of Extracts (red, white, orange).

Weapons with Focus Strike Effects
Long Sword	Switch Axe	Charge Blade
Insect Glaive	Hunting Horn

Obtain Materials by Destroying Wounds

If you destroy wounds by continuously hitting them with a Focus Strike or attacking them multiple times, you can obtain materials from the monster. You can efficiently increase the number of materials you can obtain in one hunt, so aim to destroy wounds whenever possible.

A Single Focus Strike can Destroy Wounds

If you can hit Wounds with Focus Strike, you can destroy them in one hit. Also, depending on the weapon type, it is possible to destroy multiple wounds at the same time.

Easier to Aim your Skills

Another benefit of using Focus Mode is that it becomes much easier to hit attacks, such as the Great Sword's "Overhead Slash", which greatly change the usability of some weapons compared to previous games, so be sure to take advantage of it.

Does Not Consume Stamina while in Focus Mode

Unlike actions such as Dashing, no Stamina is consumed while in Focus Mode. Movement will be slower while in Focus Mode, but the benefits of using it are greater, so we recommend to practice using it.

What is Focus Mode?

Capable of more Precise Attack and Guard

In Monster Hunter Wilds, Focus Mode is a new feature that is different from Locking-On, and is a system that allows you to perform more precise attacks and guards while keeping an eye on the enemy. During Focus Mode, you are aiming your attacks and guards, and you can also derive special actions such as Focus Strike.

Makes it Easier to Adjust Distance

When using Focus Mode, the camera zooms in, making it easier to get a sense of the distance between you and the monster. This system can help beginners and new players to the game.

Attacks & Guards are Aimed Straight Forward

Attack and guards while in Focus Mode are aimed straight toward the screen. You can freely move the camera while attacking to adjust the direction of your attacks during battle, so you can deal damage efficiently with less chance of your attack missing the monster.

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