One of the key mechanics you’ll want to master in Monster Hunter Rise is the lock-on camera system. It’s very handy because it helps you keep an eye on the pesky monsters during a fight as these beasts often put you in a tough situation. You’ll find this camera feature crucial for landing hits on their weak spots and dodging their attacks. Moreover, it allows you to target the right enemy, which is a big deal when things get chaotic.
Back in the day, you just hit L to whip the camera around to face your monster. But things have changed, and now Rise gives you many options to tweak how you control the camera to adjust to the right position. This guide explains the different available ways to lock on camera in Monster Hunter Rise, which one is better, and how to use it effectively.
How to Lock On to Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise
In Monster Hunter Rise, the lock-on camera feature has been changed from the previous Monster Hunter title, so it’s important to know how it works. The game has two different lock on mechanics including Target Camera and Focus Camera. Locking on is crucial for some special moves and attacks. Here’s how to do it:
- Select the monster you want to lock on by pressing the right stick in the upper right corner of the screen.
- After locking onto a monster, you can switch the portion of its body you’re shooting at by tapping the right stick to the side.
- For the “Target Camera” option, click the front L button to rotate the camera so that it confronts the beast. When the “Focus Camera” option is selected, the camera will now track the monster automatically without any additional input.
- To switch targets between creatures or to stop attacking, tap the right stick once more.
The lock on the camera is valuable for tracking down the running monster or for keeping an eye on multiple creatures at one time. However, this feature doesn’t always face the monster, so you’ll need to be aware of your surroundings.
How to Use Locking On Camera Feature Effectively
To use lock-on effectively in Monster Hunter Rise you need to know when to use it and when not to. Generally speaking, it’s good for one monster at a time or when you need to focus on a specific target. Further, you can use it to attack from a specific angle or at a specific (weak) part of the monster. But it’s a suitable pick when fighting multiple monsters at once or when you need to move quickly or dodge attacks. Also hard to switch between targets if you are locked on so play normally in these situations.
Target Camera or Focus Camera: What to Choose
The Target Camera will keep the camera behind your character at all times, so you can see what’s around you. The Focus Camera will lock on to enemies and keep the camera on them. This is useful for tracking big beasts, but harder to see what’s going on in the surroundings. The Focus camera will bob and weave with the monster’s every move, while the Target camera will stay relatively still. If you’re new to the game, we recommend the Target. Once you get used to it, you can try the Focus and see if you like it.
