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This page covers how to use the Wirebug in Monster Hunter Rise. The Wirebug is a mechanic new to the Monster Hunter series, and enables hunters to perform special Silkbind attacks, quickly traverse terrain, recover from blows, and trigger Wyvern Riding. Find tips and a complete Wirebug controls guide below.
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How to Use the Wirebug
Watch the video below for a quick introduction on how to use the Wirebug.
ZL is the basic “Wirebug Button” – the button you’ll press to activate the Wirebug in most cases. If you’re using a Light Bow Gun, Heavy Bow Gun, or Bow, however, you’ll need to press R while your weapon is active instead.
Pay attention to the two Wirebug symbols on the bottom of your screen – aka the Wirebug Gauge. Most Wirebug moves will consume one of these. Some Silkbind Attacks will consume two. They recover with time, and you can expand to a third gauge by picking up a wild Endemic Life Wirebug.
While in past Monster Hunter games there was “mounting” damage, in Monster Hunter Rise, there is Wirebug damage. This is noted by damage numbers that are highlighted in light blue Both Silkbind attacks and attacks performed after using a Wiredash deal Wirebug damage. This is important, because once enough Wirebug damage builds against a monster, it will enter a mountable state and let you engage in powerful Wyvern Riding!
Wirebug Controls
Controls for the Wirebug differ slightly depending on if you have your weapon sheathed or not. Here is a list of controls for the Wirebug.
| Move | Controls | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Wiredash (Upward) | ZL + X | While airborne, this will send you forward. So, ZL + X will send you up, then pressing it again will send you forward while airborne. (Consumes Wirebug Gauge) |
| Wiredash (Forward) | ZL + A | While airborne, this will send you downward. (Consumes Wirebug Gauge) |
| Wiredash (Targeted) | ZL + ZR | This will send you toward wherever you’re aiming the crosshairs. If a bright green crosshair is visible, it means you’re in reach of where you’re aiming. (Consumes Wirebug Gauge) |
| Midair Stop | A (while in midair) | Use a Wiredash move and then press A to hang in midair. |
| Evade Midair | L stick + B | Aim to a direction with the L stick and press B to quickly dodge that direction after using a Wiredash – handy for dodging attacks midair. |
| Wirefall | ZL + B | Can be done whether your weapon is sheathed or not. Press this when knocked back or sent flying by a monster to quickly recover. (Consumes Wirebug Gauge) |
| Silkbind (Blademasters) | ZL + X or A (when weapon is drawn) | You can’t use a Wiredash with your weapon drawn, but you can use a Silkbind attack. the X and A attacks are different. These both differ between each weapon, so check your Weapon Controls to see what they do. (Consumes Wirebug Gauge) |
| Silkbind (for Heavy Bow Gun, Light Bow Gun, or Bow) | R + X or A | Same as above – but these ranged weapons use the ZL button to aim, so you need to use the alternative R to perform the Silkbind Attacks. (Consumes Wirebug Gauge) |