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Best Monster Hunter Wilds settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1080 (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1080 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Monster Hunter Wilds runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 36FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1080 is a entry-level graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Monster Hunter Wilds is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 36 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 34 FPS at 4K. Monster Hunter Wilds offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GTX 1080 isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Monster Hunter Wilds at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3660
1440p2260
4K1234
💡 Monster Hunter Wilds: Notoriously CPU-heavy and stutter-prone; frame generation helps a lot.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required for a smooth experience at 1440p and above.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced ambient occlusion and reflections. A real cost for a subtle gain - Off is fine for high FPS in hunts.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and contact shadows. High over Highest is a reliable saving.
Ambient OcclusionMedium+3% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Texture QualityHighest-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM. Keep High on 8GB cards.
Mesh QualityHighbaseline
Geometry/polygon detail on monsters, gear and the world. High is a strong trade over Highest.
Grass / Tree QualityHighbaseline
Grass and tree density across the Forbidden Lands. A real cost in open areas.
Fur QualityHighbaseline
Monster and gear fur detail. Drops most during close-up fights - lower it to stay smooth.
Sky / Cloud QualityHighbaseline
Volumetric sky, fog and clouds. A meaningful cost for the heavy atmosphere - Medium frees frames.
Screen Space ReflectionsHighbaseline
Reflections on water and shiny surfaces. Medium is a clean trade.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean; lighter modes gain a touch of FPS.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1080 get in Monster Hunter Wilds?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1080 averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Monster Hunter Wilds — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1080 run Monster Hunter Wilds at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1080 averages roughly 60 FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds — a smooth experience.

What are the best Monster Hunter Wilds settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1080?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Ambient Occlusion down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.