Best Build and Armor for Hunting Horn | Monster Hunter Wilds

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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Best Artian Weapon Build
Best Endgame Build (HR40+)
Best High Rank Build (HR20-40)
Best Low Rank Build
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Hunting Horn - Best Artian Weapon Build

Highly Versatile Paralysis Element Build

Name		Sharpness
Omiltika
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.

Self-Improvement

Status Attack Up

Divine Protection

All Ailments Negated

Echo Wave (Paralysis)

Offset Melody

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
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
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2 Piece)
Load's Favor(3 Piece)	BurstLv5
Attack BoostLv5	Adrenaline RushLv3
Evade WindowLv3	Divine BlessingLv3
CounterstrikeLv2	WindproofLv2
Speed EatingLv2	Horn MaestroLv2
ResentmentLv1	SluggerLv1

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
Omiltika
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.

Self-Improvement

Status Attack Up

Divine Protection

All Ailments Negated

Echo Wave (Paralysis)

Offset Melody

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
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
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2 Piece)
Load's Favor(3 Piece)	BurstLv5
Adrenaline RushLv3	Attack BoostLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3	Evade WindowLv3
Divine BlessingLv3	CounterstrikeLv2
WindproofLv2	Speed EatingLv2
Horn MaestroLv2	ResentmentLv1
SluggerLv1

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
G. Resounding Galahad
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
966	Dragon 250	-10%	0
Equipment Skills	Horn MaestroLv2
Decorations	Handicraft Jewel 1 Handicraft Jewel 1 Handicraft Jewel 1

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (L)

Defense Up (L)

Wind Pressure Negated

Sonic Barrier

Echo Wave (Slash)

Resounding Melody

	Name	Decorations
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
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2 Piece)
Load's Favor(3 Piece)	BurstLv5
HandicraftLv3	AgitatorLv2
WindproofLv2	Horn MaestroLv2
ResentmentLv1	AdaptabilityLv1
Self-ImprovementLv1

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
Rey Perun II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
714	Thunder 230	0%	0
Skills	Stamina ThiefLv2 Horn MaestroLv1

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (S)

Fire Res (L)

Sonic Waves

Echo Wave (Thunder)

Offset Melody

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
Head	Rathalos Helm Alpha	Evade WindowLv2 ConstitutionLv1
Torso	Rathalos Mail Alpha	Adrenaline RushLv2 ConstitutionLv1
Arms	Rathalos Vambraces Alpha	ConstitutionLv2 Evade WindowLv1
Waist	Rathalos Coil Alpha	Adrenaline RushLv2 Evade WindowLv1
Legs	Ajarakan Greaves Beta	PartbreakerLv2
Neck	Counterattack Charm I	Adrenaline RushLv1

Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare(4 Piece)	Scaling Prowess(3 Piece)
Adrenaline RushLv5	Evade WindowLv4
ConstitutionLv4	PartbreakerLv2
Critical StatusLv2	Poison Duration UpLv1

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
Rey Perun III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
840	Thunder 270	0%	0
Skills	Stamina ThiefLv3 Horn MaestroLv1

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (S)

Fire Res (L)

Sonic Waves

Echo Wave (Thunder)

Offset Melody

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
Head	G. Ebony Helm Beta	BurstLv2
Torso	Udra Miremail Alpha	ResentmentLv1 BurstLv1
Arms	Udra Mirebraces Alpha	CounterstrikeLv2 Speed EatingLv2
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	BurstLv1
Legs	Udra Miregreaves Alpha	WindproofLv2 CounterstrikeLv1
Neck	Chain Charm I	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2 Piece)
Load's Favor(3 Piece)	BurstLv5
CounterstrikeLv3	HandicraftLv3
WindproofLv2	Speed EatingLv2
ResentmentLv1

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
G. Veldian Sibilus I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
714	Dragon 160	-10%	0
Equipment Skills	Horn MaestroLv2

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (Small)

Defense Up (Small)

Wind Pressure Negated

Sonic Barrier

Echo Wave (Slash)

Resounding Melody

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
Head	Duna Helm	Peak PerformanceLv1 Tool SpecialistLv1
Torso	Duna Mail	Peak PerformanceLv1
Arms	Duna Vambraces	Tool SpecialistLv1
Waist	Duna Coil	Tool SpecialistLv1 Aquatic/Oilsilt MobilityLv1
Legs	Rey Sandgreaves	Latent PowerLv1 ConstitutionLv1
Neck	Hope Charm	Self-ImprovementLv1 Recovery UpLv1

Active Skills
Uth Duna's Cover(4 Piece)	Load's Favor(3 Piece)
Tool SpecialistLv3	Peak PerformanceLv2
Latent PowerLv1	Aquatic/Oilsilt MobilityLv1
ConstitutionLv1	Self-ImprovementLv1
Recovery UpLv1

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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Recommended Weapon Skills

Skill	Effect
Horn Maestro	Rating: ★★★ Increases the effect duration of hunting horn melodies. (Effect lost when you change weapons.)
Handicraft	Rating: ★★★ Extends the weapon sharpness gauge. However, it will not increase the gauge past its maximum.
Attack Boost	Rating: ★★・ Increases attack power.
Slugger	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
Load's Favor	Rating: ★★★ Temporarily increases attack power when using effects like Melody Effects that affect companions in range.
Burst	Rating: ★★★ Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. (Amount increased depends on weapon.)
Ebony Odogaron's Power (G. Ebony Alpha/Beta Armor Set)	Rating: ★★★ Extends the duration of the Burst skill and grants attack +3 while Burst is active
Weakness Exploit	Rating: ★★・ Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds.
Adrenaline Rush	Rating: ★・・ Temporarily increases attack power after executing a perfectly-timed evade just as a monster attacks.
Evade Window	Rating: ★・・ Extends the invulnerability period when evading
Partbreaker	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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Jin Dahaad Low Rank / High Rank	Guardian Ebony Low Rank / High Rank	Xu Wu Low Rank / High Rank	Yian Kut-Ku High Rank
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Recommended Decoration

Skill 2 Decoration
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3	Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3	Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3	Crit Elem-KO Jewel 3	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3
Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3	Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3	Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3	Focus-KO Jewel 3	Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Charge Up-Attack Jewel 3	Charge Up-Handicraft Jewel 3	Charge-KO Jewel 3
Sonorous-KO Jewel 3	Sonorous-Attack Jewel 3	Sonorous-Handicraft Jewel 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3	Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3	Opener-Precise Jewel 3
Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3	Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3	Flight-Attack Jewel 3
Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3	Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Skill 1 Decoration
Critical Jewel III 3	Expert Jewel III 3	Attack Jewel 3
Crit Element Jewel III	Mastery Jewel 3	Handicraft Jewel III 3
Forceshot Jewel 3	Pierce Jewel 3	Spread Jewel 3
Precise Jewel III 3	Artillery Jewel III 3	KO Jewel III 3
Enhancer Jewel III 3	Razor Sharp Jewel III 3

Recommended Armor Decorations

Tenderizer Jewel 3	Challenger Jewel 3	Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3	Mighty Jewel 2	Counter Jewel 2
Destroyer Jewel 2	Evasion Jewel 2	Phoenix Jewel 2
Jumping Jewel 2	Refresh Jewel 2	Sane Jewel 1

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