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
Setting | Recommendations |
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HUD Customization | Adjust to your preference |
Minimap Size | Adjust to your preference |
Minimap Rotation | Fixed |
Sharpness Gauge Display | Dynamic |
Companion Health Gauge Display | Dynamic |
Ally Hit Effects | Do Not Display |
Ally Critical Effects | Do Not Display |
Controller Vibration Settings | OFF |
Obscured Hunter Visibility | Adjust to your preference |
Head Armor Visibility | Adjust to your preference |
Hide Other Player's Seikret | ON |
Seikret Auto-Explore | OFF Seikret will remain on stand-by even if no waymark has been set |
Support Hunter Damage Display | Do not display |
Tutorial Amount | Adjust to your preference |
Repeat Tutorials | OFF |
Controls
Setting | Recommendations |
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Confirm Button | Adjust to your preference |
Dash Controls | Only use R1 |
Hold Confirmation Duration | Short |
Auto Sheathe | Disable Auto Sheathe |
Slinger Auto Load | Auto Load |
Item Use Controls | Adjust to your preference |
Map Zoom Settings | Disable |
Call Seikret Controls | Type 3 |
Call Seikret Controls (Radial Menu) | Adjust to your preference |
Seikret | Type 2 |
Camera
Setting | Recommendations |
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Focus Camera | Adjust to your preference |
Target Camera Control Type | Type 3 |
Target Filtering | Large Monsters Only |
Monster Sighting Camera | Disabled |
Camera Sensitivity Settings | Adjust to your preference |
Display
Setting | Recommendations |
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Graphics Settings | Adjust to your preference ※Can be changed in the title menu |
120 Hz Output | Preferred type ※Only applicable for some monitors |
Graphics
Setting | Recommendations |
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Motion Blur | OFF |
Audio
Setting | Recommendations |
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Built-in Controller Speaker | Preference |
Palico Voice | Adjust to your preference |
Accessibility
Setting | Recommendations |
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Arachnophobia Assistance | Adjust to your Preference ※Can be changed in the title menu |
Motion Sickness Reduction | Apply recommended settings |
Automatic Settings | Preferred type |
Make Sure To Turn Off 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

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

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 GuideTurn 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.
Setting | Difference In Information Shown |
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ON | Default settings on Monster Hunter Wilds etc. - Coefficients are used. You will see an ATK number close to how the weapon feels. |
OFF | Default 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

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

Upscaling | Device |
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AMD FSR | RTX20, RTX30, RADEON etc. |
NVIDIA DLSS | RTX40, 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

※Changes in image quality will be more noticeable when moving.
1 | 【Prioritize Resolution】 - Settings that prioritize resolution - Lower frame rates - Lesser fluidity in movement |
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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

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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