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Best Settings Guide: Graphics and Accessibility Options

Best Settings Guide: Graphics and Accessibility Options

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Best Settings Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds / MHWs). See recommended PC settings, for beta test, controller, performance, graphics & accessibility options & for PS5.

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Recommended Settings

List of Recommended Settings

There's a wide range of settings available in Monster Hunter Wilds. Here's the best settings for optimizing your gameplay experience.

Game Settings

SettingRecommendations
HUD CustomizationAdjust to your preference
Minimap SizeAdjust to your preference
Minimap RotationFixed
Sharpness Gauge DisplayDynamic
Companion Health Gauge DisplayDynamic
Ally Hit EffectsDo Not Display
Ally Critical EffectsDo Not Display
Controller Vibration SettingsOFF
Obscured Hunter VisibilityAdjust to your preference
Head Armor VisibilityAdjust to your preference
Hide Other Player's SeikretON
Seikret Auto-ExploreOFF
Seikret will remain on stand-by even if no waymark has been set
Support Hunter Damage DisplayDo not display
Tutorial AmountAdjust to your preference
Repeat TutorialsOFF

Controls

SettingRecommendations
Confirm ButtonAdjust to your preference
Dash ControlsOnly use R1
Hold Confirmation DurationShort
Auto SheatheDisable Auto Sheathe
Slinger Auto LoadAuto Load
Item Use ControlsAdjust to your preference
Map Zoom SettingsDisable
Call Seikret ControlsType 3
Call Seikret Controls (Radial Menu) Adjust to your preference
SeikretType 2

Camera

SettingRecommendations
Focus CameraAdjust to your preference
Target Camera Control TypeType 3
Target FilteringLarge Monsters Only
Monster Sighting CameraDisabled
Camera Sensitivity SettingsAdjust to your preference

Display

SettingRecommendations
Graphics SettingsAdjust to your preference
※Can be changed in the title menu
120 Hz OutputPreferred type
※Only applicable for some monitors

Graphics

SettingRecommendations
Motion BlurOFF

Audio

SettingRecommendations
Built-in Controller SpeakerPreference
Palico VoiceAdjust to your preference

Accessibility

SettingRecommendations
Arachnophobia AssistanceAdjust to your Preference
※Can be changed in the title menu
Motion Sickness ReductionApply recommended settings
Automatic SettingsPreferred type

Make Sure To Turn Off Auto Sheathe

Monster Hunter Wilds Auto Sheathe

Remember that Auto Sheathe is turned on by default and may unintentionally sheathe your weapon as soon as you're in combat. It's best to disable this setting to give yourself more freedom and control when approaching hunts.

Set Subtitles And Voice Settings To Your Preferred Size

Monster Hunter Wilds Subtitle settings

Subtitles and Voice Settings can be adjusted based on your preference. For example, if you're playing on a console and a larger monitor, it might be best to adjust subtitles to a larger font size.

Change the Camera Sensitivity According to Your Preference

Monster Hunter Wilds Camera Settings Image

The Camera Settings offers various viewing adjustments including camera sensitivity for aiming weapons as well as the speed at which the camera pans out. Experiment with different settings to find what feels best for you, slow it down if it's too fast, or increase it by increments of 10 for faster camera movements.

Turn on Arachnophobia Mode if You Are Afraid to See Spiders

When you enable Arachnophobia Mode, the appearance of certain small, multi-legged monsters and similar endemic life will change to a blob, as shown in the video above.

Arachnophobia Assistance Guide

Turn Weapon Coefficient On or Off based on your Preference

At the option, you can also turn weapon coefficient on or off to change the shown ATK value of the weapon you have It does not affect the gameplay of the game but this is a decent settings to change when you are in the process of selecting your equipments.

SettingDifference In Information Shown
ON Default settings on Monster Hunter Wilds etc.
- Coefficients are used. You will see an ATK number close to how the weapon feels.
OFFDefault settings on Monster Hunter Rise etc.
- Coefficients are not used. It is easier to compare equipments using this settings.

Adjust Settings While Monitoring VRAM Usage on PC

Monster Hunter Wilds Estimated Vram Usage Image

If you're playing on PC and want to get the best out of your rig, start by setting the image quality to high and monitor the VRAM usage. If it's too much for your PC to handle, try lowering or disabling the settings for Grass, Sand/Snow/Water Quality, Shadow, Ambient Light Quality, Ambient Occlusion, and other settings that might affect performance.

Select Upscaling & Turn on Frame Generation

Monster Hunter Wilds Upscaling Super-Resolution Imaging Image
UpscalingDevice
AMD FSR RTX20, RTX30, RADEON etc.
NVIDIA DLSSRTX40, RTX50 etc.

Upscaling enables the frame generation function by utilizing technologies like AMD FSR 3 or Nvidia DLSS, which can significantly improve FPS. Try doing benchmark tests with Frame Generation enabled to see a difference in FPS gained.

Change PS5 Graphic Settings According To Your Preference

Monster Hunter Worlds PS5 Graphic Settings Preference Image

※Changes in image quality will be more noticeable when moving.

1【Prioritize Resolution】
- Settings that prioritize resolution
- Lower frame rates
 - Lesser fluidity in movement
2【Prioritize Frame Rate】
・Settings that prioritize frame rates
- More frames generated means more fluid movement
 - Image quality becomes rough and less detailed

When playing the game with the Prioritize Resolution settings, the game delivers better visuals and improved image quality while sacrificing frame rates. Alternatively, Prioritizing Frame Rates offers a smoother gameplay experience, though the reduction in image quality may be noticeable.

What Graphics Settings Do You Play With?

How To Change Settings

You Can Change The Settings In the Options Menu

Monster Hunter Settings  Image

If you're still experiencing graphical difficulties while playing the game, try adjusting the settings in the system's Options menu. Test different configurations to find out what works best for you.

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