How to use Hammer Weapons in Monster Hunter Rise
The Hammer is one of the fourteen weapon types the player can pick when hunting Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise. The weapon type benefits from its mobility, dealing blunt damage that also stuns monsters, and dealing hard hitting charge attacks compared to other weapon types.
For a list of weapon upgrades and weapon tree, read our Hammer Weapon List:
For a list of recommended weapon skills, read our Hammer Skill Guide:
Hammer Controls and Combos
Here is a breakdown of Basic Controls and Combos for the Hammer Hunter:
Hammer Basic Attack Controls
Input | Command |
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X | Overhead Smash |
A | Side Smash |
ZR (Hold) | Charge |
ZR (Hold) + LS (Up) (while Charging) | Charged Attack |
A (while Charging) | Charge Switch |
Hammer Silkbind Attack Controls
Input | Command |
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ZL + X | Spinning Bludgeon |
ZL + A | Impact Crater |
Hammer Weapon Combos
Input | Command |
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X, X, X | Basic Combo |
ZR (Hold) + LS (Up), X, X | Charge Slide Blow Combo |
ZR (Hold) + LS (Up), A, X, X | Monster-Stunning Combo |
ZR (Hold) + LS (Up), LS, ZR (Hold) + LS (Up), X | Spinning Bludgeon Follow-Ups (Can execute combo three times) |
Hammer Silkbind Attacks
Here are the details for the new Silkbind Attacks of Hammer Hunters:
Silkbind Attack | Silkbind Attack Description |
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Impact Crater is one of the silkbind attack that come with the hammer. The attack involves a leap that charges for a powerful blow. As the hunter lands, other enemies that will be caught also suffer damage. |
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Silkbind Spinning Bludgeon is another hammer silkbind attack. The hunter spins around and causes several hits. Another way to use this attack is to charge it first. Keep charging and decide when to release the attack to make the most out of it.
Unlike its predecessor, the Spinning Bludgeon no longer requires the hunter to start from a slippery slope. The action became easier to use since the hunter can start even from a flat surface. |
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Can be switched out with Silkbind Spinning Bludgeon. A technique that involves the use of a wirebug to send the hunter charging into the monster. Incoming attacks won’t do any damage while the hunter is dashing. |
Hammer Best Weapons
Here is a list of Best Weapons for the Hammer Hunter:
Weapon | Attack Power | Element Damage | Affinity | Materials | Suitability |
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Iron Devil | 100 | None | 0% |
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Carapace Hammer II | 150 | None | -10% |
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Snapper Hammer | 160 | None | 15% |
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Night Eternal | 180 | None | 45% |
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Sinister Shade Hammer | 200 | Explosive 25 | 0% |
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Hammer Highlights
Here are highlights for the Hammer Hunter:
← Gunlance Weapon Guide | Hunting Horn Weapon Guide → |
Other Weapon Guides

Great Sword Hunter Guides
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Great Sword Weapon Guide |
Great Sword Weapon Skills | |
Great Sword Weapon List |
Long Sword Hunter Guides
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Long Sword Weapon Guide |
Long Sword Weapon Skills | |
Long Sword Weapon List |
Sword and Shield Hunter Guides
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Sword and Shield Weapon Guide |
Sword and Shield Weapon Skills | |
Sword and Shield Weapon List |
Dual Blades Hunter Guides
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Dual Blades Weapon Guide |
Dual Blades Weapon Skills | |
Dual Blades Weapon List |
Lance Hunter Guides
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Lance Weapon Guide |
Lance Weapon Skills | |
Lance Weapon List |
Gunlance Hunter Guides
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Gunlance Weapon Guide |
Gunlance Weapon Skills | |
Gunlance Weapon List |
Hammer Hunter Guides
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Hammer Weapon Guide |
Hammer Weapon Skills | |
Hammer Weapon List |
Hunting Horn Hunter Guides
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Hunting Horn Weapon Guide |
Hunting Horn Weapon Skills | |
Hunting Horn Weapon List |
Switch Axe Hunter Guides
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Switch Axe Weapon Guide |
Switch Axe Weapon Skills | |
Switch Axe Weapon List |
Charge Blade Hunter Guides
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Charge Blade Weapon Guide |
Charge Blade Weapon Skills | |
Charge Blade Weapon List |
Insect Glaive Hunter Guides
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Insect Glaive Weapon Guide |
Insect Glaive Weapon Skills | |
Insect Glaive Weapon List |
Light Bowgun Hunter Guides
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Light Bowgun Weapon Guide |
Light Bowgun Weapon Skills | |
Light Bowgun Weapon List |
Heavy Bowgun Hunter Guides
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Heavy Bowgun Weapon Guide |
Heavy Bowgun Weapon Skills | |
Heavy Bowgun Weapon List |
Bow Hunter Guides
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Bow Weapon Guide |
Bow Weapon Skills | |
Bow Weapon List |
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