A Beginner's Guide to Monster Hunter Rise

The first 2 hours with explanations of core system mechanics to help you get started.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:14 Getting Started
00:16:40 Wirebug Training
00:30:10 Long Sword Basics
00:38:43 Armory
00:47:48 Canteen
00:49:58 Tutorial Quest
01:08:17 Getting Ready
01:14:28 Roly-poly Lanterns
01:24:40 Fungal Frustrations
01:33:45 Pre for Large Monster
01:40:40 Great Izuchi 1
01:50:07 Getting Lucky At Shop
01:57:36 Great Izuchi 2
02:03:22 Rondine and Crafting
02:08:30 Capture Izuchi
02:10:59 Weapon and Armor Crafting
02:14:27 Long Sword Advanced Tech
02:22:39 Intro to all 14 Weapons
02:39:22 Closing

[@TeamDarkside]

Gaijin Hunter's videos are always so short

[@yogijames27]

Facts

[@xxxVIOZxxx]

True

[@greencharisard1444]

I was about to wonder how short it was then saw the video length,,, oh dear

[@desmondlau1385]

At least they are longer than TDS videos 🤔😂

[@yjlim09]

only 2min 40.45 seconds #boooo

[@fartmicrowave]

There's probably more veterans watching this videos right now than new players

[@reynauldwhistles2338]

Yup imagine the face of someone that wants to start playing mh and finding this guide be 2 hours long, I dont think a beginer would watch this.

[@scarfblade5884]

@@reynauldwhistles2338 Uh... yeah...

[@SecretSickle89]

@@reynauldwhistles2338 absolute beginner here watching it lol

[@tnp9906]

Even veterans want to know how to use wire bugs

[@ryzone4254]

no

[@theclouddev3473]

Gaijin: "left stick to walk and right bumper to dash" Me, who has over 500 hours across multiple mh games: "hmm interesting"

[@pepi7404]

"Write that down! Write that down!"

[@MrAntsir3]

He said I wouldn’t have a lot of money but little does he know I forget about my money

[@MrAntsir3]

And I have alot

[@aliceblack3533]

Me who plays on keyboard e.e

[@abowlofsalad7171]

I’ve play 170 hours and yet I’m still watching these beginners guides

[@Vulan-Halt]

Gotta soak up all that knowledge so I can forget about it by the time it becomes relevant...

[@PiterWandercleydson]

there's always something to learn

[@taloscal]

refreshing on the basics is always handy... I get to the point where I handle end-game big boys without too much trouble, but some of the faster early monsters can mess me up a bit because I forgot their patterns (also because Lagombi won't stay f**king still.)

[@MrAtrumvir]

Me too I know most things I just like to hear stuff about the game. Might pick up something that I didn’t think about.

[@voldemor007]

If Rise is your first MH game, then 170 hrs is still counted as beginner.

[@b.b6656]

I'm a 15 year MH veteran... I definitely have to watch this, because it's from Gaijin.

[@pyrexia80]

exactly my same sentiment, because its gaijin. his voice is almost therapeutic

[@Narga112]

True 👍🏻

[@Gionmaru]

Spittin facts

[@Magus4D]

Only a 12 year vet here. I've never watched a Gaijinhunter video without learning something.

[@emmanuelhernandez3200]

Lol my same thoughts but only 2ish years vet. I did send it to my new hunter coworkers

[@SPYRALQuikFix]

This should be the Monster Hunter movie.

[@ReizokoRyu]

Underrated comment lmaooo

[@angelicicarus8578]

Facts

[@tnp9906]

Already better than the actual movie

[@arunjako]

"Last time I did this I accidentally forgot to hit the on switch on my mic", Playtime 1h 40 ooof

[@pumpkin7446]

I felt so much pain for him 😔

[@scary.monsters]

PSA: If you made your cat / dog look like your real life pet or you just love the look of your original buddies, save the presets and when you hire new buddies you can use that pre set look as search criteria. This way you can get the best possible palico / dog with best skills that still look like you prefer

[@elijaheugene5727]

I didn’t know this thanks chile🤧

[@angelicicarus8578]

Found this out a bit late when I played but still got my preferred palico with his signature white fur and red spots eventually. Hes a good boy.

[@raprenoy4531]

I have the same palico since mh3

[@aeezem]

@@raprenoy4531 fr i always rock the calico named Aldonza

[@REDxf0x]

Gaijin Hunter last week on 3rd fleet podcast: "I want to keep my guides about 15 minutes long this time around" Gaijin Hunter this week when he actually posts a guide:

[@b.b6656]

In the same podcast he mentioned that he's making a multiple hour long beginners guide while he's actually playing a completely new character only for that purpose.

[@m.a.p.5541]

check the 8-4 podcast if u want to know the origin story for this guide.

[@Gokichu9000]

Got almost 100 hours in. Gonna watch this while I hunt some still.

[@XombieKing]

Same. Just love this stuff

[@forgotondeadacount6079]

Yeah, saw how long it was and I just HAD to see what was here.

[@ianhopman3379]

Same, I love gaijin’s content and rise is just soooooooooo fun

[@litbit3658]

That's a vibe I already got 200 hours

[@THE_Mirage]

Y u p

[@FoxFandango]

Thank you so much for this guide! This is my first monster hunter and I was getting overwhelmed by all the menus and the amount it was throwing at me at first. I really wasn't having fun and was feeling pretty sad that I might have wasted my money. Just learning the basics at a bit slower pace and bit more detail made so much difference and I'm beginning to really enjoy this game now. Thank you

[@hadisyuaib8613]

How you feeling the game now?

[@HFS774]

Update?

[@FoxFandango]

In the last year I managed to finish every quest in Rise and went straight onto World. I'm now playing through Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. This video really helped me. I don't think I could of gotten into this fantastic franchise without it.

[@ghost1nk255]

@@FoxFandango monster hunter 4 ultimate is my all time favorite, there surprisingly a lot of people still playing it online, the quests and maps are fun. Music slaps. There’s just a crap ton of end game stuff. I’ve played for about 400hours now and still am not even halfway done with the post game content .

[@WeebsLifeBalance]

Been there with MHGU 👍

[@katjakamyshanova8147]

While i see mostly advanced mhr players in the comments, for me as a newbie who never played mh series before is this guide a real savior! I got very tired and frustrated from all the text i had to read and info i had to remember so I started trying to explore everything by myself but with this guide i can see what i missed so far, so thank you vey much for your work!!

[@halo3iskewlyay]

This video convinced me to take the plunge after feeling discouraged from the demo. Totally worth it. Now I recommend your guide to anyone who is feeling on the fence.

[@yiangaruga4928]

I expect a 10 hour advanced guide next

[@seethingwalnut2628]

Oh god

[@kokosnotenXD]

I'm all ears baby

[@lowkeyobsessedngl]

yo theres a monster in the comments!

[@zoraius]

You are my all time favorite monster! I remember back in monster hunter freedom thinking i was cool with my blue sharpness ( im a mh1 vet) and i couldn't hurt the "crazy super kut ku"

[@connormcguire484]

gaijin hunter feels like the closest thing the MH community has to adult supervision Says me, a 31 year old man.

[@emmanuelrojas154]

I'm 39, and every time I watch a gaijin vid, I feel like I'm having a talk with my dad, him giving me life advise lol

[@tmochie]

Me with 150 hours.. yes.. yes this is for me! You will, and always be, my guardian angel in the MonHun universe. Bless this timeline for giving gaijinhunter to us.

[@rayong5662]

It feels like i’m watching an educational documentary. Almost 3 hours is an insane guide

[@Cookateria]

you can watch those 10 minutes ones... I pass them and then came here and actually learn something.. So there are videos for every taste and every need.

[@RKDriver]

Late to the show here and just picked up this fantastic game for the first time but it is very overwhelming just understanding some of the core basics. Most beginner YT guides breeze right past all the stuff he covered here like hiring another buddy, how to upgrade equipment and traversing the map. My first quest to get those herbs took me about 40 minute because I couldn't effectively climb the hills with those bugs. Something simple like loading out your pouch was something I needed to know. I'm an experienced gamer and have taken on all kinds of games like the Souls franchise but this game requires some time and brain training to get up to speed so this video is a must see. Thx!

[@lunar_storm]

The fact that you have included a lot of timestamps for this video makes it so much better and easier to use! Thank you

[@JasonFahringer]

This helped immensely to take away the intimidation I felt with this game. You are and have been the best when it comes to this stuff. Thank you!

[@Narad39]

The ad hasn't even finished yet and I already hit like. It doesn't matter if its for beginners, it's monster hunter with Gaijin. What's not to like?

[@Steki4869]

This is the first time I have ever seen you posted such a long beginner's guide video. Thank you for spending your precious time to make this guide step by step for new players out there. You are a legend to the community. Happy hunting too, aevanko.

[@reynauldwhistles2338]

No new player will watch a 2 hours long "beginer guide" I like gaijin but this is an extremely flawed video just because of its lenght, no beginer player was helped by this video.

[@littlestrike6811]

@@reynauldwhistles2338 I’m a beginner, and this video helped me a lot

[@reynauldwhistles2338]

@@littlestrike6811 cool if true, but I dont believe you

[@JimJamTheAdmin]

@@reynauldwhistles2338 I remember being 12 and spending hours reading ASCII guides on the different games I was playing or renting. I can imagine if KZbin had been filled with video guides on MonHun I would've spent 3 hours to watch a beginner's guide.

[@zyluxviper9450]

@@reynauldwhistles2338Mad cuz bad lol

[@shadymilkman8978]

As a new player to the Monster Hunter universe, I personally found this video to be invaluable! I would absolutely recommend this video to anyone who is new to the series. Thank you so much for your time and effort!

[@ramseylandry1876]

Capcom, you don't know how lucky you are to have an Ambassador like this.

[@Jacksontruman92]

“This is only for beginners-“ Me: Fool! I’ll still watch it because I want to make sure there is nothing I miss!

[@vengeflyking2722]

This is the first time that I touched Monster Hunter and I am totally addicted already! Didn’t know that I needed this!

[@BrokenG-String]

Best beginner video I've seen. Very organized, thorough, and simple to understand. Thanks this is my first mh game. I especially look forward to using the wire bug movement options you showed, very cool.

[@Lilsten63]

hope you enjoy the best begginer friendly MH with world .

[@ellesreptiles]

You're amazing for making this! I'm a few hours into the game, but still overwhelmed. 20 minutes into the video and I've already learned so much - I have a HOUSE!? 😅 This video is incredibly useful and so much easier to understand than the in game tutorial. Thank you!!! 😊

[@darcymargallo]

"Gunlance, the lance with a gun." -Gaijin Hunter 2021

[@Ravenfellblade]

Does what it says on the tin.

[@KenY2KenTV]

I'm glad you're here to walk newcomers who might not have a close friend to walk them through the beginning stages of the game. Getting over that initial hump opens the door to a magical journey, and I hope this helps out some newcomers - just as you've helped out so many of us in the past as we learned the games for the first time!

[@O1OO1O1]

People have friends who walk them through games? Oo I feel this explains all the bad games that keep getting funded.

[@seethingwalnut2628]

@@O1OO1O1 what the hell are you on about?

[@halfling_barista]

As with your M4HU tutorials, this makes the fundamentals and targeted tech like how you *actually* traverse with wire bugs, various tweaks to game systems that are really impactful (!), what your focus should be, and how to think about the game so much clearer. This is necessary viewing and essentially unlocks the real game, and quickly, for many of us. Thank you so much.

[@user-yx3ye8ey8r]

Truly amazing guide. I was feeling super intimidated by the game until I found this, thanks for making this kind of content! I’m having so much fun now.

[@enjoyer2227]

I been playing MH for 9 nine years and I really just watched this nearly 3 hour video anyway. For some reason, I feel like it wasn't a waste of time!

[@zebinidae]

Thank you for this guide, this is incredibly helpful for me! Rise is my first MH game and there are so many things I did not realize when I started the game because I was so excited to hunt these cool monsters. After watching this video, my fiancé told me that he can actually see improvements, especially in my wirebug usage. So thank you again

[@BizAndProductReviews]

Thank you for making this video. This is my first Monster Hunter game and all of the pop ups were putting me to sleep. I finally woke up and found your video then started making PROGRESS!!!

[@adriancovarrubias8964]

Thank you so much for this video! I started playing this game a few days ago, and the start of the game has so many tutorials, menus, and so much information to process so early on, I felt overwhelmed and didn't know if this would worth playing since I felt lost. Seeing you video gives me the tutorial and explanations that I need and feel better at getting to play the game!

[@zdws19]

Thank you for this. All the other beginners guides that I found crammed all of this information into a 10 minute video.

[@Felixicity]

I just want to say thanks for all the beginner stuff you do!!! I found your guides back when I first got gen u and wanted to play a palico, and they got me to branch out and try the weapons and they always inspire me to get back into the games. I'm an off and on player, so my progress has been painfully slow over the years, but anyway, thanks!! So much of your advice has applied across all the games and it's just great that you put all this work in and have such a relaxed vibe.

[@DangerCrow]

I really appreciate how thorough and well spoken you are. You’re definitely my favorite MH content creator!

[@santonopoulou]

Thanks so much for putting this together! I was super intimidated by the series, but playing along with your video really helped me get a good feel for the game. Right now I'm working with the lance and I love it! Again, thanks so much! I would have never even tried to play without this video...prior to watching I was so confused and overwhelmed by the game. You're awesome!

[@hanjovansliedregt6987]

Thank you for this awesome guide! I'm new to Monster Hunter, and your slow pace helped me to understand and get a grasp on all the different mechanics! Most other video's explaining Monster Hunter are too fast to follow so yours is the best!

[@keithdiaz6147]

Me who has 197 hours: Hm, yes. I will watch this.

[@fernandosimon5621]

Thanks for this. Bought the game and almost regret it. But seeing this guide opened up the game massively and I'm a huge fan now, can't put it down.

[@Masondc2008]

Just got this on switch and so many of the beginner guides on KZbin brush over everything as quickly as the tutorials do, this is exactly what I needed! Holy shit there’s so much and it all needed a detailed breakdown like this.

[@ReaverJolt]

Before the video even completely started, this is already a great tutorial. Love the presentation and the professional start. 😄

[@littlestrike6811]

Thank you for the guide, the slow pace helped me get a grasp on the different controls and mechanics

[@DangerousDetlef]

First starting out the game on PC, never played a Monster Hunter game before, except World which I quickly dropped because all this stuff just seemed to complicated. Was about to get frustrated with Rise, too, but your video helped me in keeping interested and I actually started doing well against Monsters instead of just wailing away at them. Much appreciated, thank you!

[@azzart979]

Just wanted to thank you: it was thanks to your videos I got a grip on how to play and why Monster Hunter is actually fun when the demo came off. And now that I also bought Generations Ultimate and I'm starting learning my weapons of choice thanks to your guides again. Pure gold.

[@MroMystery]

Your dedication is, as always, amazing. You helped teach me how to play when I first picked up a Monster Hunter game and I'm sure this video will do the same for a lot of newcomers!

[@Spamouflage]

I am now 75 minutes in and loving the tutorial. You are so calm and clear. Thank you so much for the information.

[@MrNubnoob123]

Love watching your videos! Thank you for always having such clear and fun videos. Always appreciate you taking the time to explain all of such stuff

[@jujulamps9759]

I'm a total new player on MH and your video helps me so much in comparaison to others...I was so confused and frustrated by all menus, tutorials popup, information,...You take your time to explain in detail all necessary information. A big THANKS! new suscriber!

[@knightish]

This was so helpful! Thank you! Showing me that there was a hidden cat cracked me up.

[@matthewmyers4831]

This video is a much watch for someone that’s new to the series. Very well done!

[@Jakob]

Amazing video thank you so much for it. I played a little MH on my Wii U but never got far into the game. Just picked up Rise yesterday and am now starting with your video as a much-needed introduction and guide. Couldn‘t ask for a better way to start my hunting journey.

[@mongoosethe]

This is one of the all time best videos I have ever seen in the game guide category. I am talking up there with Day 9 beginner videos for Star Craft 2 level. I played about 7 hours and thought that it was not so opaque as people make it out to be. Then I watched this video and saw what I had missed hahah. Amazing content and thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@Kleoath]

Holy shit a 3 hour drop from gaijin??? this is gonna be a good night

[@earlgrey3519]

I, as a LONG time player of the monster hunter series, still love this video

[@hectiique]

Thank you so much for this guide. I bounced off off so many Monster Hunter games in the past. Thanks to you I finally understood - and I’m hooked now :)

[@aneemofolding]

Just started playing and guides like this helped me cut my pondering time in-game and lets me get straight into action! I love how every hunts feel flawless now.

[@uberdan08]

This is my first MH game and I didnt like the controls and movement of the characters and was bummed i wasted my money. Your guide has really helped and Im giving it another shot. Thank you

[@TheSayYoung]

Brand new player to the franchise here! I’m playing the PC version and aside from the different button inputs this guide has helped me a lot!

[@NokiaSojiro]

I needed none of this info but I was waiting for this video with full excitement. I cannot wait to share this and get some friends into this amazing game and series~

[@C0mput3r]

Listened to you on the 8-4 Play podcast about wanting to put out a video like this and I am so glad you did do it. This is a great video for new players to get into the series and help them out.

[@SimInvader]

I'll watch anything you decide to put out, I'm 200hrs into rise and still loving it, keep it up man. Can't wait for the future updates!

[@Vanessa-bj1su]

Love your vids. Always so helpful! I've played this series since the start, but there's always more to learn as it evolves.

[@ultima0121]

Thank you for this video! I'm new to the series and I was trying to play on my own and was confused by so much of it. This is helping me wrap my head around the game. Thank you!

[@Aesieda]

Seems perfect to send to friends that are newly introduced to the series! Thanks!

[@reynauldwhistles2338]

You really think a beginer will look to an almost 3 hours long tutorial and will be happy to watch it? Its easy to forget that not everyone is as passionate about mh as we are, and i feel like that would only make your friend not want to get into mh.

[@scottbrennan8044]

New to the series... I've watch a lot of these... this was the best one, great work thank you.

[@jonathanfan8813]

Holy cow, Gaijin, I can't believe you are still here creating content on Monster Hunter. I was your fan since 2013 when you were posting MH3 Ultimate videos, I learned most of game content in your tutorials. Oh my, back in the day I was just a high schooler and now I am in graduate school. Time flies

[@johnchoi916]

Videos like these are what we need for the community. Bringing in new people into the series, helping them out so they always come back.

[@spradomatic]

That was an awesome intro guide, definitely gonna send any friends that I can get into the game this way! The only note I have is that during my initial playthrough, it seems like I always had a lot more coins than points to use. Granted, I followed advice of some people and I usually use my points for getting the rare items from the trader after the quests to sell, and also use them for buddy bargaining and dojo training. Because of all this, I'm currently at Village 6 Stars and I'm feeling the hurt of not having enough points vs coins, so I'm definitely going to use your farming guide for points to help with that! :)

[@ryanobrien7541]

yo i’m a new player and this is so helpful. especially bc u label all the sections makes it a breeze to navigate when coming back to the video for specific stuff

[@sgbbco3981]

Thank you for creating a guide that anyone an follow. I appreciate your dialogue while going through the NPC messages and quest prompts. It really does help.

[@ruinousronin]

Even as someone who is a veteran of the franchise I'm SUPER excited for this video. Excited to hear your thoughts and tips etc. No matter how much you know, there's usually something you missed or something else you could learn. Thanks for the labor I'm sure went into this video.

[@garretvoorhees]

I bought Rise (my first MH) after hearing you on the 8-4 podcast recently and then realizing that you published this video-this is exactly what I needed to introduce me to the series. Thank you!

[@gamepsychnunya273]

Gaijin giving off some major Bob Ross vibes with this one. Fun, informative, and chill. Really enjoyed the video, even as a long time veteran of MH. I appreciated the fact that you kept the information to only Rise instead of adding "back in my day" bits. I'll definitely be sharing this with new players.

[@TheEthernetHub]

I liked, I added to my favorites, I subscribed, and now I'm commenting. This one video has helped me so much as a brand new player. Amazing work!

[@davidpomrenke6882]

been watching since 4 you've been a guide and friend through so many wonderful titles, thank you for all you do.

[@ShadowScorp99]

I'm a Monster Hunter super fan and I think this is a wonderful idea for a video! Keep putting out awesome content Gaijin Hunter!

[@sagewaterdragon]

I'm really surprised by how quickly you released this, after hearing you talk about it on 8-4 Play I figured it'd be a long-term project. I don't know if I need to watch all of this, but this is a really cool thing to make for new players!

[@psour33]

Thank you so much, this is the most helpful guide I've seen so far. Congratulation.

[@sther1349]

Days later I still haven’t gotten over how thankful I am for this video! I which I could give multiple likes to you. I hope me watching the video over a span of a week counts as multiple views

[@abyss9256]

ty very much for this i ahve been trying to get back in to MH ( only played the one on psp for a bit) and to getting to know stats mechs etc was my biggest hurddle . i couldnt find any real comprehencive starter guides until now so ty :DDD

[@AsianPaulConrad]

800+hours in MHWorld and 60 hours in MHRise but I still love watching this kind of long format beginners guide.

[@elijaheugene5727]

Owning a new monster hunter always excites me cause I always come back for your content it’s been that way for some many years

[@sther1349]

Dude... I freakin love you man... I can’t believe how useful this is

[@fabianguerrero5390]

Been watching your videos since MH4. Hands down the best and easiest yo understand MH videos. Keep up the great work! And happy hunting.

[@Justme-jp8ih]

im new and this guide is really good! thanks for the work

[@hatdude5138]

Amazing guide. Thanks for all the effort you put into this.

[@rc_0601]

Thanks so much man! You’re amazing! Big help for us beginners, please do some more tutorial vids!

[@jetli3333]

Just started the game and played 23 hours first run. Thanks for the quick video guide love it

[@anthonyroyforbes]

I don't have the time for this at the moment but I will later and I liked it already lol. Pure gold

[@nicolenino3913]

I just started playing MHR and this is my first monster hunter game as well! Your guide is really really helpful! Thank youuu!!!

[@starbutter2730]

Ive been so interested in this series for a long time now but finally decided to jump in and man....theres alot lmao. Thank you for making this for those of us who might be intimidated by the series and got a little lost hehe.

[@RAZORREVOLUTION1]

Great idea for a video. I'm new to the series, with MH Rise being my first ever step into the series. However, I have recently finished all available quests, both hub and village quests. For me, at least, I loved being lost and not knowing what to do, and found new understanding and familiarity with the game brought about a sense of accomplishment. I've never been a fan of hand holding in games. Looking forward to watching this video when I've got some time to relax and enjoy it. Thanks for thinking of new players. 👍

[@dhetu8195]

Maybe late to the party, but you're awesome! I've listen to the video all the way to the end and only skip after the switch axe at the end. Thanks buddy really impressive work you've done there with gathering so much info in one video. Have success! Regards!

[@jefftothealbright]

Thank you thank you thank you. I’ve bounced off this game 4 times now because I just get lost in the tutorials or walls of text. Sometimes I just got turned around or didn’t know where to practice. This is exactly what I was looking for. None of my gaming friends play this, so I needed a virtual buddy. You’re doing good work here, my man.

[@godsangryhands4499]

This is GREAT!!! I just watched your Switch Axe video.. EXCELLENT!! I used to play Switch Axe back in World but its been a while so this was a nice succinct review on the basics through to the final moves.. I'll watch this through too!! Thanks

[@fabiomccaree9218]

did it, when u do it properly you see the crops spawning in front of you. amazing, tx for sharing!