Master the Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
The Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds offers a unique blend of offensive and supportive capabilities. This guide details its moves, combos, and strategies for maximizing its effectiveness.
Moveset:
The Hunting Horn's moves are based on musical notes, building melodies for powerful buffs.
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Left Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 1. Use with directional input for a Forward Smash. |
| Circle/B | Right Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 2. |
| Analog + Circle/B | Flourish | Produces Note 2. Additional notes can be added during the attack using Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or Triangle/Y + Circle/B. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Backwards Strike | Produces Note 3; hits targets behind the hunter, moving the hunter backward. |
| Analog + Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Overhead Smash | Produces Note 3. Additional notes can be added during the attack using Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or Triangle/Y + Circle/B. |
| Back Analog + Triangle/Y/Circle/B (during combo) | Hilt Stab | Quick attack; produces a note depending on the button pressed (Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or Triangle/Y + Circle/B). |
| R2/RT | Perform | Activates Melody Effects. Specific melodies can be selected using R2/RT + Triangle/Y or Circle/B. Use R2/RT during multiple melodies for a Performance Beat, followed by an Encore (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) to boost and extend effects. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble (type depends on the equipped Horn). Up to three notes can be added using Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or Triangle/Y + Circle/B. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Melody Stocked) | Special Performance | Plays the unique Melody Effect of the equipped Hunting Horn; not overwritten by new melodies. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Reverb | Performance attack effective against wounds. Up to five notes can be added during the performance. |
Key Combos:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (x2) – A reliable combo for stunning monsters.
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B – Executes a performance with an Encore for enhanced buffs.
- Echo Bubble Combo: Cross/A + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B – A powerful combo for incapacitated enemies.
Advanced Strategies:
- Mastering Notes: Learn each Hunting Horn's melodies and the note combinations required. Utilize Flourish and Overhead Smash for additional note inputs.
- Buff Optimization: Strategically combine buffs to maximize effectiveness based on the hunt's demands.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage for damage amplification, increased evasion, and movement speed.
- Self-Improvement Skill: Prioritize the Self-Improvement skill (at least level 2) for a significant damage boost.
- Special Performances: Always keep a Special Performance ready for crucial moments, such as interrupting monster attacks.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
