How to use Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds: All Moves and Combos

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How to use Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds: All Moves and Combos

Mar 04,25

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
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.

Hunting Horn Combo Chart

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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.

Hunting Horn in Action

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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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