Monster Hunter Wilds Focus Mode Explained

The Monster Hunter Wilds release date has arrived, providing fans with practically everything they’ve wanted from the RPG game. This includes the addition of focus mode, a brand-new mechanic that allows you to hone in on enemy weak spots.

How does focus mode work in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Focus mode allows you to have more control when attacking and defending targets; attacks and guards are directed where the camera is facing. While hunting, attacking the same parts continuously create wounds, which focus mode highlights to help you aim and direct attacks at the right area.
The mode also shows enemy weak spots, so you can use special attacks called Focus Strikes to deal extra damage to these spots, and this also works on wounds created. This makes using high risk, high reward weapons like the Great Sword not so daunting, as it’ll be easier to focus attacks. It’s confirmed that each weapon has its own unique Focus Strike, you can see it in action in the video above.
Now that you know how focus mode works in Monster Hunter Wilds, it’s time to start thinking about the road ahead. Take a close look at our Monster Hunter Wilds builds guide to get started, and give our Monster Hunter Wilds weapons tier list a read to see if there are any options you may want to give a spin.