Power Clash Guide - How to Use & Weapon Types

Power Clash and weapon types for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). This includes the differences between Power Clash and Offset Attacks, conditions & effects.

Weapon Types that can use Power Clash

Weapons that can Guard

In Monster Hunter Wilds, weapons that can Guard can use Power Clash. You need to be able to Guard to use Power Clash so weapons such as Long Swords and Bows can't use Power Clash.

Power Clash Weapon Type List

Great Sword	Sword & Shield	Lance
Gunlance	Charged Blade	Heavy Bowgun

How to use Power Clash and Conditions

Repeatedly Guard against Attacks

How to Execute Power Clash
Press and hold ➡ During sword fight press repeatedly

In Monster Hunter Wilds, Power Clash occurs when you repeatedly guard against the monsters' attacks. Like mount attacks, the cumulative value accumulates with each guard, and when it reaches the required amount, it transitions to a Power Clash.

After Power Clash, press △ repeatedly

After the Power Clash activates, you will be pushing against the monster. You can push back by pressing the △ button repeatedly.

Becomes Difficult to Activate Each Time

The number of guards required before a Power Clash occurs increases each time it activates. The frequency it activates gradually decreases, so remember that it can't be used repeatedly.

Power Clash Only Works for Certain Monsters

Power Clash does not happen for all monsters and only activates for certain monsters. During the beta test phase, Power Clash has been confirmed to occur for Chatacabra and Doshaguma.

Monsters that cause Power Clash
Chatacabra	Doshaguma

Easy to Occur with Perfect Guard

Perfect Guard will occur if you Guard at the right time when the enemy attacks. Perfect Guard is more likely to cause Power Clash than a normal guard so try to use it whenever you can.

Be Careful Not to Get Pushed Back

If the △ button is not pressed repeatedly after a Power Clash occurs, the player will lose the Power Clash and be blown away. You won't take damage, but you'll miss your chance to attack. So keep hitting the button repeatedly to avoid this.

Support Hunter's Power Clash

The Support Hunter's Power Clash can be turned ON and OFF in the settings. The default setting is ON, so you can change the settings if you want to turn it OFF.

Power Clash Effects

Damage & Knock Monster Back

If you win a Power Clash, you can knock the enemy back while dealing damage. This is your chance to land a big move, so try to activate it whenever possible.

Some Weapons Trigger Unique Actions

Depending on the weapon type, you can perform special derivative actions after a Power Clash. All of these are powerful actions, so be sure to learn how to use them.

Great Sword's "True Charged Slash"

How to Use
Press and Hold ➡ Hit rapidly (Power Clash) ➡ Press and Hold

Great Swords can use "True Charged Slash" after a Power Clash. This is a Powerful combo that can deal great damage, so use it as often as you can.

Amped Elemental Discharge

How to Use
Press and Hold ➡ Hit rapidly (Power Clash) ➡ ＋

After a Power Clash, the Charged Blade can use "Amped Elemental Discharge". If you have phials, you can also activate the even more powerful Super Amped Elemental Discharge (SAED).

Gunlance's Unique Attacks

How to Use
Press and Hold ➡ Continous hit (Power Clash) ➡ ＋

The Gunlance also can trigger unique attacks after activating a Power Clash.

Difference of Power Clash & Offset Attack

Weapon Types are Different

Power Clash and Offset Attacks have different weapon types that can activate them. Power Clash can be activated with weapon types that can Guard, and Offset Attacks are for weapon types that have Offset Attack Effects.

Weapon types that can use Power Clash
Great Sword	Sword & Shield	Lance
Gunlance	Charged Blade	Heavy Bowgun
Weapon types that can use Offset Attacks
Great Sword	Hammer	Switch Axe
Hunting Horn	Heavy Bowgun

Both Knocks Back the Enemy

Both actions have the effect of knocking back the enemy when successful. However, both become harder to activate if you use it consecutively, so keep that in mind.

Power Clash Becomes Harder to Activate

When you activate Power Clash continuously, the number of Guards required to do so increases every time, so the frequency you can use it decreases.

Offset Attack Activates Less Frequently

When you activate Offset Attacks continuously, the frequency of it happening decreases.

Useful Information

Game System

Character Creation Guide	Character Creation Recipes	Recommended Settings
Join Multiplayer	SOS Flare Guide	How To Change Name or Rename
Friend Request Guide	Hunter ID Guide	How To Cook
Layered Armor Equipment	How to Play Solo Online	FPS Comparison & Settings
How To Create and Move in a Lobby	Skip Button Guide	Arachnophobia Assistance Guide
Craft Guide Article	Individual Strength Guide	Save Data Guide
Wound Guide	How to Hide Head Armor	How to Link Party
Receptionist	Error Guide	Beginner's Guide
Support Hunter	How to Display FPS	Voice Chat Guide
Seikret Customization	Supply Items	-

Hunting / Operation Method

Basic Controls	Combat Tips	How to use Focus Mode
What is a Wound?	Seikret Guide	Training Ground Location
Power Clash Guide	Offset Attack	Sneak Attack
How To Mount Monsters?	Shortcuts	How to use Binoculars
How to Grill Meat	Capture Net	Ghillie Mantle
Slinger Guide	Large Barrel Bomb	Secondary Weapon
Evasion Guide	Perfect Evade	Radial menu

Map Information

Pop-up Camp List	How to Fast Travel Guide	Where to get Ore
Where to get Bone Material	Fish List & Fishing Spot	Endemic Life
Slinger Ammo	Check & Change Environment

Recommended Information before Purchasing

Release Date & Platforms	Save Data Bonuses	Pre-Order Bonuses
Recommended Specs	PS5 & PS5 Pro VS PC: Specs Comparison	Controller & Set Up Guide
Differences in Edition	How To Crossplay Guide	When Steam Version will be Released?
Will It Be Released On The Switch Or PS4?	Character Profiles and Voice Actor List	Predictions & Speculations
New Features	Storage & File Size Guide	How To Download Benchmark
Weapon Adjustments