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Hunting Horn

Hunting Horn • melee
Pending Evidence:MHWilds Field Codex (mechanics summary; verify against official guide)(2026-08-23)

A musical weapon that buffs itself and allies through performed melodies while dealing blunt damage. A support-damage hybrid.

Difficulty
3 / 5
Mobility
3 / 5
Guard
No
Style
burst

Traits

  • Melody buffs (attack, defense, songs)
  • Self & team support
  • Blunt damage

Pros

  • Strong team utility
  • Versatile buffs
  • Decent raw damage

Cons

  • Complex song management
  • Slow to set up
  • Mid-range only

Wilds Specific Mechanics

  • Perform songs while attacking
  • Echo attacks extend melodies

Core Combos

Basic Combo

  1. Forward Smash
  2. Flourish

Press a note button mid-combo to gain a note

Powerful Combo

  1. Overhead Smash
  2. Overhead Smash Follow-Up

Three Stocked Melody

  1. Perform
  2. 2x Performance Beat
  3. Performance Beat / Encore

Quick Perform

  1. Any basic attack
  2. Hilt Stab
  3. Perform
  4. Encore

High-Damage Echo Bubble

  1. Echo Bubble x3 (3 notes each)
  2. Perform
  3. 2x Performance Beat
  4. Encore

Recommended Builds

early

HR Starter

Weapon: Bone Horn

  • Head: G. Arkveld Helm
  • Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
  • Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces
  • Waist: G. Ebony Coil
  • Legs: G. Rathalos Greaves
Horn Maestro 2Burst 2Divine Blessing 1
mid

HR Mid-Game

Weapon: Rathian Flame Horn

  • Head: G. Ebony Helm β
  • Chest: Rathalos Mail β
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
  • Waist: Gore Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β
Horn Maestro 3Weakness Exploit 3Critical Boost 3Antivirus 3
endgame

HR 50+ Endgame

Weapon: Artian Horn (Blast)

  • Head: Numinous Crown β
  • Chest: Gore Mail β
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
  • Waist: Gore Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β

Charm: Counterattack Charm III

Horn Maestro 3Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Adrenaline Rush 5Maximum Might 3Antivirus 3Counterstrike 3

Weapon Tree

  • Bone Horn I
    • Rathian Flame Horn(fire lineage)