How to use Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds: All Moves and Combos
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 mechanics, combos, and strategies to maximize its effectiveness.
Moveset:
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Descriptio
- By Zachary
- Mar 05,2025
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 mechanics, combos, and strategies 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. |
| 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 Effect. Specific melodies can be selected using R2/RT + Triangle/Y or Circle/B. Use R2/RT during multiple melodies for Performance Beat; Triangle/Y + Circle/B for Encore. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble (type depends on the Hunting Horn); allows for up to three additional note inputs. |
| 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; allows for up to five additional note inputs. Timing is crucial for maximizing damage. |
Key Combos:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (x2) – A consistent stun combo.
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Encore) – Maximizes buff duration and damage.
- Echo Bubble Combo: Cross/A + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B – Amplifies damage against incapacitated foes.
Advanced Strategies:
- Mastering Notes: Learn note combinations for each Hunting Horn's melodies. Utilize Flourish and Overhead Smash for extra note inputs.
- Buff Optimization: Chain songs for synergistic buffs. Consider the current hunt scenario when selecting buffs.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage for damage amplification, evasion, and movement speed boosts.
- Self-Improvement Skill: Prioritize this skill to at least level 2 for a 20% attack boost.
- Special Performances: Always have a Special Performance ready, especially the Offset Melody, for interrupting monster attacks.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
