To perform an Offset Attack, you mustequip the correct weapon typeand perform the right comboat the right time.

The timing for Offset Attacks is similar to parry timings in many games, most notably Soulslikes.

Which weapons can Offset Attack?

A hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds with their back to the camera charges up their Insect Glaive weapon until it’s burning red and white with energy.

Let’s go over how to Offset Attack with each specific weapon below.

So remember to unleash your attack a shade earlier than you would with, say, a Great Sword.

The animation after you release the Offset Rising Slash is quite brief, so it feels quite responsive.

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This makes the Great Sword an excellent weapon for getting used to Offset Attacks in general.

The only way the Hammer can Offset is with a regularUpswing.

The other thing to remember is that the notes needed for the Offset Melody differ between Hunting Horns too.

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Insect Glaive.

So verify you follow your specific Horn’s melody!

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Great Sword.

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Hammer.

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Hunting Horn.

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Switch Axe.

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Heavy Bowgun.