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These are the default controls for the Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
PC Keyboard Controls
Default controls for PC Keyboard & Mouse. Can be changed from the options menu by going to the “control” tab.
Field Controls
- W, A, S, D
Move character
Navigate menu items
- Arrow Keys & Mouse
Move camera
- Enter
Confirm selection
- F
Speak to characters
Gather items
- Space
Crouch / Stand
Perform Riding Action (while riding a Monstie)
- ESC
Open / Close the Camp Menu
Cancel selection
- R
Call for Monstie
Mount Monstie (when one is nearby)
Hold to call for Monstie and then mount it
Dismount Monstie (when riding)
- Q
Use Quick Heal
- E
Toggle between main Story Quest and Subquest objective displays
- N
Zoom in and out on the minimap
- Ctrl
Reset camera
- M
Open the map
- V
Open the Sticker Chat during Multiplayer
Controls: Battle
- W, A, S, D
Select move
Select attack type
Navigate menu items
- Enter
Confirm selection
- ESC
Cancel selection
- Z
Switch weapons
- X
Switch Monsties
- C
Change battle speed
- Shift+Space
Quick Finish
- V
Open the Sticker Chat during Multiplayer
Controls: Cutscenes
- Backspace
Hold to skip cutscenes
- Enter
Advance the conversation
- Shift
Turn the auto-advance settings on and off
Nintendo Switch Controls
Default controls for Nintendo Switch.
Field Controls
- L
Move character
Navigate menu items
- R
Move camera
- D-Pad
Confirm selection
- A
Speak to characters
Gather items
- B
Crouch / Stand
Perform Riding Action (while riding a Monstie)
- X
Open / Close the Camp Menu
Cancel selection
- Y
Call for Monstie
Mount Monstie (when one is nearby)
Hold to call for Monstie and then mount it
Dismount Monstie (when riding)
- L
Use Quick Heal
- R
Toggle between main Story Quest and Subquest objective displays
- ZR
Zoom in and out on the minimap
- ZL
Reset camera
- D-Pad
Open the map
Open the Sticker Chat during Multiplayer
Controls: Battle
- L
Select move
Select attack type
Navigate menu items
- A
Confirm selection
- B
Cancel selection
- X
Switch weapons
- Y
Switch Monsties
- D-Pad
Change battle speed
- ZL+ZR
Quick Finish
Open the Sticker Chat during Multiplayer
Controls: Cutscenes
- D-Pad
Hold to skip cutscenes
- A
Advance the conversation
- X
Turn the auto-advance settings on and off