Best Build and Armor for Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes the best weapon, equipment, skill, early game, high-rank sets, and recommended armor.
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Hunting Horn - Best Artian Weapon Build
Highly Versatile Paralysis Element Build
Name | Sharpness | ||
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Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
798 | Paralysis 120 | 5% | 0 |
Decoration | Sonorous-KO Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 2 | ||
Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x5 |
▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | G. Ebony Helm β | ②ーー | Evasion Jewel 2 |
Chest | Udra Miremail α | ①①ー | Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1 |
Arms | Udra Mirebraces α | ②ーー | Evasion Jewel 2 |
Waist | G. Ebony Coil β | ②①ー | Evasion Jewel 2 Protection Jewel 1 |
Legs | Udra Miregreaves α | ③ーー | Counterattack Jewel 3 |
Talisman | Counterattack Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This is a highly versatile and recommended top-tier Hunting Horn build featuring an Artian weapon. Since the sound waves from Perform Attack Boost and shockwaves from Echo Bubbles are not affected by Affinity, this build focuses on maximizing skills that increase base Attack.
Name | Sharpness | ||
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Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
798 | Paralysis 120 | 5% | 0 |
Decoration | Sonorous-KO Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 3 Paralyzer Jewel 3 | ||
Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
Reinforcement | Element Boost x4 Attack Boost x1 |
▲The above stats are shown before bonus effects are applied.
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | G. Ebony Helm β | ②ーー | Evasion Jewel 2 |
Chest | Udra Miremail α | ①①ー | Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1 |
Arms | Udra Mirebraces α | ②ーー | Evasion Jewel 2 |
Waist | G. Ebony Coil β | ②①ー | Evasion Jewel 2 Protection Jewel 1 |
Legs | Udra Miregreaves α | ③ーー | Counterattack Jewel 3 |
Talisman | Counterattack Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This is a Paralysis-focused Hunting Horn build featuring an Artian weapon. To increase the number of Paralysis procs, prioritize the 'Element Boost' restoration bonus. For a Paralysis Element-focused setup, it is recommended to equip the weapon with Paralyzer Jewel 3.
Hunting Horn - Best Endgame Build
G. Resounding Galahad
Weapon | Sharpness | ||
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Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
966 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
Equipment Skills | |||
Decorations | Handicraft Jewel 1 Handicraft Jewel 1 Handicraft Jewel 1 |
Name | Decorations | |
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Head | G. Ebony Helm Beta | Growth Jewel 1 |
Torso | Udra Miremail Alpha | - |
Arms | Dahaad Shardbraces Alpha | - |
Waist | G. Ebony Coil Beta | - |
Legs | Udra Miregreaves Alpha | - |
Neck | Chain Charm I | - |
Active Skills | |
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The recommended Hunting Horn for HR40+ is the G. Resounding Galahad. This Horn boasts an impressive 966 attack and also has access to Horn Maestro Lv2. While it has a -10% affinity, damage remains largely unaffected since Affinity is not used in melodies.
Hunting Horn - Best High Rank Build
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▼Early High Rank | ▼Up to HR40 |
Early High Rank Build
Best Weapon
Weapon | Sharpness | ||
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Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
714 | Thunder 230 | 0% | 0 |
Skills |
For Chapter 4, the recommended weapon is Rey Perun II. Unlike G. Veldian Sibilus, Rey Perun II only has Horn Maestro Lv1, but because of its blue sharpness, it can consistently deal damage against monsters with tougher hides.
Best Armor
Name | Skill | |
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Head | Rathalos Helm Alpha | |
Torso | Rathalos Mail Alpha | |
Arms | Rathalos Vambraces Alpha | |
Waist | Rathalos Coil Alpha | |
Legs | Ajarakan Greaves Beta | |
Neck | Counterattack Charm I |
Active Skills | |
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Chapter 4 is when Hunters start to take on High Rank quests and Monsters. At this stage, we recommend crafting the High Rank Rathalos set for Evade Window and Adrenaline Rush. Using Ajarakan's greaves as your off-piece grants the useful Partbreaker skill which increases the damage of your focus strikes.
Up to HR40
Rey Perun III is Recommended
Weapon | Sharpness | ||
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Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
840 | Thunder 270 | 0% | 0 |
Skills |
The recommended weapon for Chapters 5 is Rey Perun III, which has excellent white sharpness and access to Horn Maestro
Combine Different Armor
Name | Skill | |
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Head | G. Ebony Helm Beta | |
Torso | Udra Miremail Alpha | |
Arms | Udra Mirebraces Alpha | |
Waist | G. Ebony Coil Beta | |
Legs | Udra Miregreaves Alpha | |
Neck | Chain Charm I | - |
Active Skills | |
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A mixed set between Nu Udra Alpha and G. Ebony Beta is recommended for HR35-40. The Group Skill Load's Favor increases attack when melodies are active, while the G. Ebony pieces provide access to Burst.
Hunting Horn - Best Low Rank Build
G. Veldian Sibilus I for Chapter 3
Weapon | Sharpness | ||
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Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
714 | Dragon 160 | -10% | 0 |
Equipment Skills |
G. Veldian Sibilus I is the recommended weapon for Chapter 3. While it may have -10% affinity, it is a rare weapon that has Horn Maestro Lv2 this early into the game.
Best Armor
Name | Skill | |
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Head | Duna Helm | |
Torso | Duna Mail | |
Arms | Duna Vambraces | |
Waist | Duna Coil | |
Legs | Rey Sandgreaves | |
Neck | Hope Charm |
Active Skills | |
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For armor, we recommend Uth Duna equipment since it provides the Load's Favor skill. Also, you can acquire the Rocksteady Mantle in Chapter 3, making Tool Specialist a very nice skill to have.
Recommended Skills for Hunting Horn
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▼Weapon Skills | ▼Armor Skills |
Recommended Weapon Skills
Skill | Effect |
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Rating: ★★★ Increases the effect duration of hunting horn melodies. (Effect lost when you change weapons.) | |
Rating: ★★★ Extends the weapon sharpness gauge. However, it will not increase the gauge past its maximum. | |
Rating: ★★・ Increases attack power. | |
Rating: ★・・ Makes it easier to stun monsters. |
The absolute most important skill to have while equipped with a Hunting Horn is the Horn Maestro skill as it increases the duration of all melodies. This is an important QoL
skill that allows you to fight with active buffs for much longer than usual.
Recommended Armor Skills
Skill | Effect |
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Rating: ★★★ Temporarily increases attack power when using effects like Melody Effects that affect companions in range. | |
Rating: ★★★ Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. (Amount increased depends on weapon.) | |
(G. Ebony Alpha/Beta Armor Set) | Rating: ★★★ Extends the duration of the Burst skill and grants attack +3 while Burst is active |
Rating: ★★・ Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds. | |
Rating: ★・・ Temporarily increases attack power after executing a perfectly-timed evade just as a monster attacks. | |
Rating: ★・・ Extends the invulnerability period when evading | |
Rating: ★・・ Makes it easier to break large monster parts, and increases the damage dealt when destroying a wound with a Focus Strike. |
The recommended armor skills for the hunting horn are Load's Favor, Ebony Odogaron's Power, and Burst.
Load's Favor is particularly important because of its effect that increases attack when utilizing Melody effects, making it a very compatible skill with the hunting horn.
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