MONSTER HUNTER RISE Guide: Rampage

Go on a hunt wherever you want, whenever you want in MONSTER HUNTER RISE, out now on Nintendo Switch! Freely explore sweeping landscapes inspired by ancient Japan, slay ferocious wild monsters solo or co‑operatively with friends, and forge powerful weapons and armour from your spoils in this sprawling action RPG.

MONSTER HUNTER RISE features a brand new quest type called Rampage. Kamura is under threat from the Rampage and you must protect the village from incoming monsters! Check out the video below for some hints and tips on achieving success!

Setting up Hunting Installations

The monsters in Rampage will attack in hordes, allowing you some time to create a plan your strategy and set up your defences. Throughout the stronghold you’ll find several Installation Platforms where you can set up a varied arsenal of Hunting Installations such as Cannons and Ballistae!

Types of Monsters in Rampage

The monsters in Rampage have icons above them, which gives you a clue on how best to counter them. Monsters with the blue icon focus their attacks on barricades and gates so must be dealt with quickly, otherwise they’ll break through! Those with the red icon are especially aggressive towards hunters so watch out for their attacks as you try to defend your gates. Monsters with green icons shoot projectiles from afar and can do a lot of damage if you don’t get rid of them fast!

Rampage tips

Successfully repelling monsters and completing side quests will allow you to level up your stronghold, gain access to better installations and earn better rewards.

Once the counter signal is activated your hunter will receive a huge boost in attack power. That’s your cue to draw your weapon and jump into action!

The Warriors of Kamura can help!

The Warriors of Kamura can also chip in and assist you in defending against the Rampage! Some may attack monsters directly, while others may boost the abilities of your other installations. However, they can only be called upon once per quest so be sure to call them in at the right time.

Playing together with friends

Whether your allies are nearby or faraway, up to four players can join forces locally* or online** to take part in a Rampage Quest! Discover more about the benefits of playing together in our MONSTER HUNTER RISE multiplayer guide.

*Local multiplayer requires one console and one copy of the software per player.

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