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Master the Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
The Hunting Horn, a unique and powerful weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds, offers a blend of musical prowess and brutal force. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to harness its full potential.
All Moves and Their Melodies
The Hunting Horn's effectiveness hinges on mastering its moves and the melodies they create. Each attack contributes notes to a musical staff, building towards 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; allows adding another note (1, 2, or 3) during the attack. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Backwards Strike | Produces Note 3; hits targets behind you, moving you backward. |
| Analog + T/Y + C/B | Overhead Smash | Produces Note 3; allows adding another note (1, 2, or 3) during the attack. |
| Back Analog + T/Y/C/B | Hilt Stab | Quick attack; produces a note (1, 2, or 3) depending on the button press during or after various attacks. |
| R2/RT | Perform | Activates Melody Effect; plays stocked melodies sequentially. Use R2/RT + Triangle/Y or Circle/B for specific melody selection. R2/RT during multiple melodies creates a Performance Beat; Triangle/Y + Circle/B plays an Encore to boost and extend effects. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble (type depends on the Horn); allows adding up to three notes (1, 2, or 3) during creation. |
| R2/RT + T/Y + C/B | Special Performance | Plays the unique Melody Effect of the equipped Hunting Horn; this melody is not overwritten. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Reverb | Performance attack effective against wounds; allows adding up to five notes (1, 2, or 3) during performance. Timing is crucial for extra damage. |
Key Combos
Beyond individual attacks, mastering combos is crucial:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) x2 (Overhead Smash and Follow-up). This can stun monsters.
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT (Perform) + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Encore). Boosts Melody Effects.
- Echo Bubble Combo: Cross/A + R2/RT (Echo Bubble) + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B (Echo Wave) + R2/RT (Perform) + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Encore). Effective against incapacitated foes.
Advanced Hunting Horn Strategies
- Note Mastery: Familiarize yourself with each Horn's melodies and the note combinations required. Flourish and Overhead Smash offer opportunities to add extra notes. You can even play notes while riding your Palamute.
- Buff Optimization: Chain multiple songs for synergistic buffs, adapting your strategy to the hunt's demands.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage; it amplifies damage, boosts evasion and movement speed, creating a tactical advantage, especially in High Rank hunts.
- Self-Improvement Skill: Prioritize this skill to at least level 2 for a 20% attack boost.
- Special Performance Readiness: Always have a Special Performance ready, such as the Offset Melody, to counter monster attacks effectively.
Mastering the Hunting Horn takes practice, but with this guide, you'll be serenading monsters into submission in no time. Consult other resources for further assistance with Monster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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