Among the diverse weapons in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the Hunting Horn stands out with its unique blend of musical buffs and blunt force. While unconventional at first glance, experienced hunters swear by its potential. Here's how to maximize this melodic weapon's effectiveness.
Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds
This musical weapon serves as both a blunt force instrument and a support tool, rewarding players who memorize melodies and deploy them strategically during combat.
Complete Moveset
| Command | Action | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Left Swing | Basic attack generating Note 1. Input with direction for Forward Smash. |
| Circle/B | Right Swing | Basic attack generating Note 2. |
| Direction + Circle/B | Flourish | Generates Note 2 and allows chaining another note during execution. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Backwards Strike | Generates Note 3 while repositioning backward. |
| Direction + Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Overhead Smash | Generates Note 3 and permits additional note input. |
| Back + Attack input during combo | Hilt Stab | Rapid attack generating various notes based on input. |
| R2/RT | Perform | Activates buffs. Time Performance Beat (R2/RT) during multi-melody performances for enhanced effects. Follow with Encore (Triangle/Y + Circle/B). |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates area-of-effect bubble (type depends on Horn). Allows up to 3 note inputs. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Special Performance | Triggers unique weapon melody that can't be overwritten. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Reverb | Anti-wound attack allowing 5 note inputs. Proper timing increases damage. |
Essential Combos
The Hunting Horn delivers both musical buffs and substantial blunt damage. These combos will enhance your combat effectiveness.
Bread-and-Butter Combo
Execute consecutive Overhead Smashes (Direction + Triangle/Y + Circle/B) for consistent high damage with KO potential.
Performance Chain
After stacking melodies, initiate Perform (R2/RT) and follow with Encore (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) to extend buff durations.
Echo Bubble Sequence
Against vulnerable monsters: Echo Bubble (Cross/A + R2/RT) → Triangle/Y → Circle/B → Circle/B → Perform → Encore for maximum damage.
Advanced Techniques
Master these aspects to become a true Hunting Horn virtuoso.
Melody Construction
Monitor the note interface and utilize Flourish/Overhead Smash's extra note inputs. You can even prepare melodies while mounted on your Seikret.
Buff Management
Chain multiple buffs for situational advantages, accounting for performance animation times.
Echo Bubble Tactics
Frequently create Echo Bubbles for their offensive enhancement and defensive bonuses (evasion/movement speed), especially in challenging hunts.
Essential Buffs
Maintain Self-Improvement at level 2 for the 20% attack boost, significantly increasing your damage output.
Tactical Performances
Keep a Special Performance ready as an emergency counter - especially useful against charging monsters.
These techniques will help you master this unique weapon. For more *Monster Hunter Wilds* guidance, explore our other guides.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
