When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.

Finally, the long wait is over!

Easiest weapons for beginners:I recommend starting with either the Dual Blades or the Sword and Shield.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak screenshot

The Dual Blades are nice because they hit fast and allow you to move around monsters quickly.

However, they are low-damage weapons.

It’s also possible to use potions and items without sheathing, which is very helpful.

Monster Hunter Rise Review

Of course, if you feel a natural proclivity for a specific weapon lean into it.

Your weapon gets dull after being used and won’t damage as much.

That’s why you should take advantage of customizing your radial menu.

Monster Hunter Rise sharpness level gauge for melee weapons

To do this, openItems and Equipmentthen selectRadial Menu Settingsand make your changes.

This ease of customization extends to Monster Hunter Rise’s other menus and HUD as well.

Take time to experiment with your control scheme and other options until you find a setup you like best.

Monster Hunter Rise radial menu

It allows players to reach distant heights and perform better in combat.

Grab all items and upgrade!

Be aware that a monster’s difficulty scales with the number of players that go up against it.

Monster Hunter Rise Wyvern Riding

Pay attention to what is around you and remember to collect anything and everything that you might.

However, there will be times you must heal up or rely on your Palamute or online companions.

You’ll grow more powerful as you defeat monsters and upgrade your gear.

Monster Hunter Rise Review

Plus, you might enjoy the game solo or in online multiplayer.

Buy from:Microsoft|Best Buy

Monster Hunter Rise: Fighting Magnamalo

Monster Hunter Rise for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows [Digital] | See at Microsoft 

In-game screenshot of a Rathian in Monster Hunter Wilds (taken in Photo Mode)

In-game screenshot of a player wearing Quematrice gear in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds trailer screenshot

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Promotional screenshot of a quest board in Monster Hunter Wilds

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition The Three Kingdoms DLC art

Xbox controller with WD-40

Banjo Kazooie Smash

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The Elder Scrolls Online 2025 Daedra battle

Moonlighter 2 key art

Elden Ring Nightreign

The rare Caine Trailblazer operator skin, obtainable from the Return to Verdansk event in Call of Duty: Warzone

Dune: Awakening

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Windows 11 system features

Diablo 4 Season 7 Season of the Witch