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Best Build and Armor for Hammer in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game and high rank sets, and recommended armor.

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Hammer's Best Builds

Best BuildsRating
Inexhaustible Build★★★★★
Elemental Hammer Builds★★★★
Non-Artian Elemental Builds (HR40+)★★★・・

Inexhaustible Build

Name Sharpness
Hammer Icon Binder Mace
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1144 Paralysis 250 0% 0
Weapon Skills Stamina Thief Lv3
Decoration Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail G. Fulgur Mail Beta ②①① Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Beta ③①ー Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece) Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv4 Critical Boost Lv4
Agitator Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Stamina Thief Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Marathon Runner Lv3
Flinch Free Lv1 Shock Absorber Lv1
Slugger Lv1

The best general-purpose Hammer build revolves around the Binder Mace, which has almost no difference in performance compared to Artian weapons. Stamina added with "Fulgur Anjanath's Will (Second Wind I)" does not remove the effect of Maximum Might, so you can maintain high Affinity by using "Marathon Runner" and "Constitution" together, which should produce a total of 95% Affinity with all skills active.

Elemental Builds

Weapon Sharpness
HammerMoteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Fire 350 5% 0
Decoration Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Fire Element x3
Production Attack Boost x3
Reinforcement Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail G. Fulgur Mail Beta ②①① Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece) Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constution Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Agitator Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3 Flinch Free Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Slugger Lv1

The strongest recommended equipment for the Hammer's Fire Element Build is one that uses Artian weapons. For weapon bonuses, aim to strengthen Attack instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
HammerMoteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Water 350 5% 0
Decoration Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Water Element x3
Production Attack Boost x3
Reinforcement Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail G. Fulgur Mail Beta ②①① Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 pieces) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 pieces)
Guardian's Protection (3 pieces) Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Agitator Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3 Flinch Free Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Slugger Lv1

The strongest recommended equipment for the Hammer's Water Element Build is one that uses Artian weapons. For weapon bonuses, aim to strengthen Attack instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
HammerMoteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Thunder 350 5% 0
Decoration Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Thunder Element x3
Production Attack Boost x3
Reinforcement Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail G. Fulgur Mail Beta ②①① Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 pieces) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 pieces)
Guardian's Protection (3 pieces) Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Agitator Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3 Flinch Free Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Slugger Lv1

The strongest recommended equipment for the Hammer's Thunder Element Build is one that uses Artian weapons. For weapon bonuses, aim to strengthen Attack instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
HammerMoteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Ice 350 5% 0
Decoration Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Ice Element x3
Production Attack Boost x3
Reinforcement Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail G. Fulgur Mail Beta ②①① Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 pieces) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 pieces)
Guardian's Protection (3 pieces) Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Agitator Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3 Flinch Free Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Slugger Lv1

The strongest recommended equipment for the Hammer's Ice Element Build is one that uses Artian weapons. For weapon bonuses, aim to strengthen Attack instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
HammerMoteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Dragon 350 5% 0
Decoration Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Dragon Element x3
Production Attack Boost x3
Reinforcement Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail G. Fulgur Mail Beta ②①① Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 pieces) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 pieces)
Guardian's Protection (3 pieces) Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Agitator Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3 Flinch Free Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Slugger Lv1

The strongest recommended equipment for the Hammer's Dragon Element Build is one that uses Artian weapons. For weapon bonuses, aim to strengthen Attack instead of Element.

Non-Artian Builds

WeaponSharpness
HammerZaccio's Execution
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1144Water 2500%0
Weapon SkillsFocus Lv3
DecorationsRazor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotsDecorations
HelmG. Fulgur Helm Beta②ーーMighty Jewel 2
MailG. Fulgur Mail Beta②①①Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Parts)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)
Guardian's Protection (3 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv5Agitator Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3Antivirus Lv3
Focus Lv3Razor Sharp Lv3
Critical Boost Lv3Marathon Runner Lv3
Flinch Free Lv1Shock Absorber Lv1
Slugger Lv1

The recommended Hammer for the Water Build is Zaccio's Execution. This Hammer has excellent attack and sharpness levels, making it one of the better forgeable Hammers amongst the 5 elemental builds.

WeaponSharpness
HammerSingha Gada
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1196Ice 250-10%0
Weapon SkillsSlugger Lv3
DecorationsRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotsDecorations
HelmG. Fulgur Helm Beta②ーーMighty Jewel 2
MailG. Fulgur Mail Beta②①①Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Shockproof Jewel 1
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Parts)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)
Guardian's Protection (3 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Constitution Lv5Agitator Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3Antivirus Lv3
Slugger Lv3Razor Sharp Lv3
Critical Boost Lv3Marathon Runner Lv3
Flinch Free Lv1Shock Absorber Lv1
Handicraft Lv1

Singha Gada is the recommended Hammer for the Ice Build. While it has a negative affinity, this set has access to alternate sources of affinity, allowing you to reach a total of 82% affinity under the right conditions, without even needing Wounds.

Hammer's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)

▼ Early High Rank▼ Up to HR40▼ Right After HR40

Early High Rank

NameSharpness
Hammer Jail Hammer III
AttackElementAffinityDefense
884Paralysis 2000%0
Equipment SkillsStamina Thief Lv2

The Jail Hammer III is the best weapon to use at early High Rank. Get the weapon by continuing to upgrade the Jail Hammer as you play the game.

Best Armor

NameSkill
HelmDoshaguma Helm BetaStun Resistance Lv1
Free Meal Lv1
MailDoshaguma Mail AlphaLatent Power Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1
VambracesDoshaguma Braces BetaStun Resistance Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1
CoilDoshaguma Coil BetaLatent Power Lv1
GreavesRathalos Greaves AlphaEvade Window Lv2
Adrenaline Rush Lv1
TalismanHope CharmSelf-Improvement Lv1
Recovery Up Lv1
Active Skills
Doshaguma's Might (4 Piece)Alluring Pelt (3 Piece)
Stun Resistance Lv2Latent Power Lv2
Evade Window Lv2Stamina Surge Lv2
Free Meal Lv1Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1Recovery Up Lv1

At the start of High Rank (Chapter 4), the Doshaguma Set is recommended. This will give you the Doshaguma's Might, which will increase your damage with successful Offset Attacks.

Up to HR40

NameSharpness
Hammer Jail Hammer IV
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1040Paralysis 2200%0
Equipment SkillsStamina Thief Lv3

For up to HR40, the Jail Hammer IV is the best weapon to use. It has high Attack and white Sharpness, making it a versatile and powerful weapon. It also has Paralysis!

Best Armor

NameSkill
HelmDahaad Shardhelm AlphaWeakness Exploit Lv1
Agitator Lv1
MailDoshaguma Mail AlphaLatent Power Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1
VambracesDahaad Shardbraces AlphaAgitator Lv2
Adaptability Lv1
CoilDoshaguma Coil BetaLatent Power Lv1
GreavesDahaad Shardgreaves BetaAgitator Lv2
TalismanExploiter Charm IWeakness Exploit Lv1
Active Skills
Jin Dahaad's Revolt (2 Parts)Doshaguma's Might (2 Parts)
Agitator Lv5Weakness Exploit Lv2
Latent Power Lv2Stamina Surge Lv1
Adaptability Lv1

Jin Dahaad's Armor is the best up to HR40 due to its Agitator Lv5, which increases Attack when a monster is enraged. The Talisman can be changed to suit the style, such as Marathon Runner or Stamina Surge.

Right After HR40

NameSharpness
Hammer Binder Mace
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1144Paralysis 2500%0
Equipment SkillsStamina Thief Lv3
DecorationKO Jewel 1
KO Jewel 1
KO Jewel 1
NameDecoration
HelmG. Fulgur Helm BetaGrowth Jewel 1
MailArkvulcan Mail Beta-
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces BetaSprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
CoilG. Arkveld Coil Beta-
GreavesDahaad Shardgreaves Beta-
TalismanExploiter Charm 2-
Active Skills
Guardian Arkveld's Vitality (2 Piece)Guardian's Protection (3 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5Agitator Lv4
Slugger Lv3Marathon Runner Lv3
Stamina Thief Lv3Flayer Lv2
Self-Improvement Lv1

The Binder Mace with the G. Arkveld Armor build is the best build for the Hammer at the endgame. The weapon's Attack is high and comes with Paralysis. When combined with the Weakness Exploit and Agitator skills, the Affinity can be increased to a max of 60%.

Hammer's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)

Starter Hammer Build

WeaponSharpness
Jailhammer IIJailhammer II
AttackElementCriticalDefense
728Paralysis 1700%0
Equipment SkillStamina Thief Lv2

Our recommended starting Hammer is the Jailhammer. While its attack is a little low, the Jailhammer's potential to paralyze enemies reliably creates openings even against monsters you are not yet familiar with. Additionally, we also recommend upgrading this Hammer as you progress through the story for the same reasons.

Chapter 3 Guardian Armor

ArmorSkills
HelmG. Ebony HelmBurst Lv1
MailG. Ebony MailBleeding Resistance Lv1
VambracesG. Ebony BracesBurst Lv1
CoilG. Ebony CoilBurstLv1
Bleeding Resistance Lv1
GreavesG. Rathalos GreavesWeakness Exploit Lv1
TalismanHope CharmSelf-ImprovementLv1
Recovery Up Lv1
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Piece)Guardian's Pulse (3 Piece)
Burst Lv3Bleeding Resistance Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1Self-Improvement Lv1
Recovery Up Lv1

Once you hit Chapter 3, we recommend crafting the G. Ebony Set which grants Burst Boost II. This effect modifies the Burst skill, triggering the attack boosts after just 1 hit, allowing even the Hammer to benefit from having this skill.

Best Low Rank Build and Armor Per Weapon

Hammer's Best Skills

Weapon SkillsArmor Skills

Recommended Weapon Skills

SkillEffect
Critical BoostRecommended Lv.: ★★★
Increases the damage of critical hits
Master's TouchRecommended Lv.: ★★
Prevents your weapon from losing sharpness during critical hits.
Razor SharpRecommended Lv.: ★★
Prevents your weapon from losing sharpness
Attack BoostRecommended Lv.: ★★
Increases attack power
(Element) AttackRecommended Lv.: ★★
Increases (x) element attack power. (Elemental attack power has a maximum upper limit.)
FocusRecommended Lv.: ・・
Increases the fill rate for weapons with gauges and the charge rate for weapons with charge attacks.
SluggerRecommended Lv.: ・・
Makes it easier to stun monsters
Charge UpRecommended Lv.: ・・
Increases your power to induce stun when you hit a monster with a hammer's charged attack

The recommended skills for the Hammer include Critical Boost, Attack Boost, and Master's Touch. Essentially, we are recommending skills that increase the damage dealt to monsters.

We also recommend taking some QoL skills such as Focus to increase your charging speed, along with Slugger and Charge Up to increase the potency of your stunning attacks.

Recommended Armor Skills

SkillEffect
Weakness ExploitRecommended Lv.: ★★★
Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds
Fulgur Anjanath's Will
(Guardian Fulgur Armor Set)
Recommended Lv.: ★★
Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds
Maximum MightRecommended Lv.: ★★
Increases affinity if stamina is kept full for a period of time.
Only if you already have Fulgur Anjanath's Will
Marathon RunnerRecommended Lv.: ★★
Slows down stamina depletion for actions that continuously drain stamina (such as dashing)
ConstitutionRecommended Lv.: ★★
Reduces stamina depletion when evading, blocking, or doing certain other actions.
AgitatorRecommended Lv.: ★★
Increases attack power and affinity when large monsters become enraged.
Shock AbsorberRecommended Lv.: ★★
Disables damage reactions when you hit a friend or when a friend hits you.
BurstRecommended Lv.: ・・
Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. (Amount increased depends on weapon.)
Doshaguma's Might
(Doshaguma Set)
Rating: ・・
Temporarily grants attack after a successful Power Clash or Offset attack

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