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 strategic tips to maximize its effectiveness.
Moveset:
The Hunting Horn's moveset revolves around playing melodies to trigger buffs. Each attack produces a musical note:
Command | Move | Description |
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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 adding another note during the attack. |
Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Backwards Strike | Produces Note 3; hits targets behind the hunter. |
Analog + Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Overhead Smash | Produces Note 3; allows adding another note during the attack. |
Backwards Analog + (Triangle/Y, Circle/B, or both during combo) | Hilt Stab | Quick attack; produces a note depending on the button pressed. |
R2/RT | Perform | Activates Melody Effect; allows selecting specific melodies; R2/RT during multiple melodies performs a Performance Beat; Triangle/Y + Circle/B plays an Encore. |
R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble; allows adding up to three notes. |
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 adding up to five notes. |
Key Combos:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (x2) – A reliable combo for stunning monsters.
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B – Executes a performance with an Encore for enhanced buffs.
- Echo Bubble Combo: Cross/A + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B – A powerful combo for incapacitated enemies.
Advanced Strategies:
- Mastering Notes: Learn which notes correspond to each command to efficiently build melodies. Utilize Flourish and Overhead Smash to add extra notes.
- Buff Optimization: Stack multiple songs for various buffs, adapting to the hunt's demands.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage for amplified damage, 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, particularly for defensive maneuvers.
By mastering these techniques, you'll unlock the full potential of the Hunting Horn and become a formidable force in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more gaming guides, check out The Escapist.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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