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 will equip you with the knowledge to harness its full potential.
Moveset and Combos:
The Hunting Horn's power lies in its melodies. Each attack produces notes, building towards powerful buffs.
Command | Move | Description |
---|---|---|
Triangle/Y | Left Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 1. Directional input performs a Forward Smash. |
Circle/B | Right Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 2. |
Analog + Circle/B | Flourish | Produces Note 2; allows additional note input during the attack. |
Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Backwards Strike | Produces Note 3; hits targets behind you; moves you backward. |
Analog + Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Overhead Smash | Produces Note 3; allows additional note input during the attack. |
Backwards Analog + (Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or both during combo) | Hilt Stab | Quick attack; produces a note depending on the button press. |
R2/RT | Perform | Activates Melody Effects. R2/RT + Triangle/Y or Circle/B selects specific melodies. R2/RT during multiple melodies performs a Performance Beat. |
R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble (type depends on the Horn); allows up to three additional note inputs. |
R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Melody Stocked) | Special Performance | Plays the Horn's unique Melody Effect; not overwritten by new melodies. |
L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Reverb | Performance attack effective against wounds; allows up to five additional note inputs. Timing is crucial for increased damage. |
Key Combos:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) x2 (potential to stun)
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) (Encore for boosted effects)
- Echo Bubble Combo: (Cross/A + R2/RT) + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B + R2/RT + (Triangle/Y + Circle/B)
Advanced Strategies:
- Mastering Notes: Learn which notes each attack produces and how to build melodies efficiently. Flourish and Overhead Smash offer extra note inputs.
- Buff Optimization: Chain multiple songs for sustained buffs, adapting to the hunt's demands.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage for damage amplification, increased evasion, and movement speed.
- Self-Improvement Skill: Prioritize this skill to at least level 2 for a 20% attack boost.
- Special Performances: Always have a Special Performance ready, such as the Offset Melody, for crucial defensive maneuvers.
By mastering these techniques, you'll transform from a novice to a Hunting Horn virtuoso, commanding the battlefield with devastating melodies and powerful attacks. Consult The Escapist for further Monster Hunter Wilds assistance.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.




