Wounds Guide - How to Apply and Destroy

Wounds guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). This guide includes how wounds work, how to create a wound, use Focus Strike, how to destroy wounds and more!

How to Apply and Destroy Wounds

Keep Attacking the Same Area

Wounds in Monster Hunter Wilds can be applied by continuously attacking the same part or area of the monster. First, aim for the weak spot where damage is likely to penetrate and inflict Wounds.

Wounds Will Not Re-Open

▲ Noticeable black scabs appear over destroyed wounds

For almost all monsters, after destroying a wound with a Focus Strike, there will be no more wounds that appear on that same body part. Instead, you should focus your attacks on the next area that you want to wound. Doshaguma is the only exception, as you can re-open any of its wounds once destroyed.

Mounted Attacks

Mounted attacks are effective at creating Wounds and also Knockdowns, making them worth aiming for whenever possible. Utilize this move when trying to create multiple Wounds.

There are Also Wound-Related Skills

There are some wound-related skills that you can include in your build that add effects such as increasing damage dealt when destroying wounds, making it easier to inflcits wounds, and recovers health when destroying wounds.

Focus Strike to Destroy Wounds

How to Do
While weapon is drawn press +

Focus Strike allows you to destroy Wounds in one hit. Wounds are highlighted in Focus Mode, so find the areas that are easy to target.

Continuous Attacks Destroy Wounds

Monster Hunter Wilds' Wounds can also be destroyed by continuously attacking the same part of the monster. First, aim for weak spots where damage can easily pass through and create Wounds.

Avoid While Others are Mounted

If another Hunter is currently mounted, avoid attacking any Wounds. If a wound is destroyed while another player is mounted, then the monster will topple over and throw off the mounted Hunter, which wastes the mount. Instead, wait for the mounted Hunter to finish his mounted attacks before destroying any exposed wounds.

Some Monsters Can Heal Wounds

Some monsters, such as Guardians, can heal their wounds over time or via absorbing energy. When hunting Guardians, it would be beneficial to focus on wound destruction more than usual.

Effects & Benefits of Wounds

Increase Damage Inflicted

When you make a wound, that area becomes a weak spot, and the damage increases. Consistently creating wounds is very important to create opportunities to inflict more damage on monsters.

Use Focus Strike for Massive Damage

Focus Strike is a powerful attack designed to deal heavy damage to wounds. Activated by pressing the R1 button during Focus Mode, the attack starts with an initial hit and continues with a follow-up strike that deals significant damage. This move can destroy wounds and has the potential to knock down monsters.

Weapon-Specific Benefits

Depending on the weapon type, destroying wounds with Focus Strike provides various benefits. For example, with the Long Sword, you can charge the Spirit Gauge every time you destroy a wound. With the Hunting Horn, you can store up to 5 melody effects.

Weapon	Additional Effect of Focus Strike Attack
Great Sword	Can transition into a True Charged Slash or a Leaping Wide Slash after using a Focus Strike.
Long Sword	Increases the Spirit Gauge Level. *Based on each wound destroyed.
Sword & Shield	Falling Slash or transition into an Upswing Bash.
Dual Blades	Build a lot of Demon Gauge.
Hunting Horn	Stores up to 5 melody effects.
Switch Axe	Enters Axe Power-Up state after a Focus Strike.
Charge Blade	Activates Axe Power-Up state. *If already active, duration time is extended.
Insect Glaive	Gathers all three extracts (Red, White, Orange) during Wound Destruction.

Destroy Wounds to obtain Materials

By destroying wounds, you can collect extra materials on the spot. Each time you destroy a wound, you will gain materials, allowing you to gather them efficiently while battling monsters.

Wound Destruction and Part Destruction

Wound Destruction is a different mechanic from the 'Part Destruction' seen in previous titles. Wound and part destruction offer a different set of material rewards.

Food Skills Can Increase Drops

You can increase the number of dropped materials when you destroy wounds by activating the Exploiter Meal skill. This skill comes from eating a meal with Allhearken in Suja, Peaks of Accord, or by redeeming a Suja Meal Voucher.

Tempered Wounds and Effects

Tempered Monsters and Wounds

Tempered Monsters that appear in High Rank maps have special Wounds called "Tempered Wounds". Tempered Monsters appear with these wounds already on them. You can destroy it by attacking it multiple times to create an opportunity to deal high damage.

Tempered Wounds Glow Blue in Focus Mode

Tempered Wounds will glow in a blue color during Focus Mode. If you have trouble locating Tempered Wounds, use Focus Mode to deal damage efficiently.

Location of Tempered Wounds Varies

The location of Tempered Wounds will vary depending on the individual monster, even if it is the same monster. Every time you fight Tempered Monsters, you will need to check the location of Tempered Wounds and change your approach.

Arch-Tempered Wounds

Limited-time event quests and challenge quests will sometimes feature Arch-Tempered monsters, such as Arch-Tempered Rey Dau. Arch-Tempered monsters also have tempered wounds, so aim to destroy them to create more attacking opportunities.

Obtain Materials and Slinger Ammo

By destroying Tempered Wounds, you can obtain special materials such as Wyverian Bloodstones. In addition, you can obtain a powerful Slinger Ammo that can deal more damage from the item drops.

Destroy to Knockdown Monsters

If a Tempered or Arch-Tempered monster is neither downed nor trapped, destroying a tempered wound will almost always knock them down. So make use of this mechanic to turn the hunt in your favor.

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