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 provides a detailed breakdown of its mechanics, combos, and strategic tips to maximize its effectiveness.
Moveset:
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Left Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 1. Use with directional input for 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; moves 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. |
| (Directional Input) + Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or Triangle/Y + Circle/B (during combo) | Hilt Stab | Quick attack; produces a note. The specific note depends on the button combination used. |
| R2/RT | Perform | Activates Melody Effect. Specific melodies can be selected using R2/RT + Triangle/Y or Circle/B. Use R2/RT during multiple melodies for a Performance Beat; Triangle/Y + Circle/B for Encore. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble (type depends on 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. Timing note inputs increases damage. |
Key Combos:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) x2
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) (Encore)
- Echo Bubble Combo: (Cross/A + R2/RT) + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B + R2/RT + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) (Encore)
Strategic Tips:
- Mastering Notes: Familiarize yourself with note combinations for different songs. Utilize Flourish and Overhead Smash to add extra notes. Notes can even be played while mounted.
- Buff Optimization: Chain songs for multiple buffs, adapting to the hunt's demands.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage for amplified damage, increased evasion, and movement speed, particularly in High Rank hunts.
- Self-Improvement Skill: Prioritize upgrading this skill to at least level 2 for a 20% attack boost.
- Special Performance Readiness: Always have a Special Performance ready, such as Offset Melody, to counter monster attacks.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
