Best Build and Armor for Hunting Horn

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 Weapon for Hunting Horn

Metal Bagpipe is Recommended in Early Game

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Metal Bagpipe I
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
504	-	0%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical DrawLv1 Horn MaestroLv1

The recommended early-game weapon for Hunting Horns is "Metal Bagpipe I." It can play the "Attack Up [S]" Melody and includes the "Horn Maestro" skill. It boasts high attack power and great overall performance.

It Can Be Upgraded and Used As Is

"Metal Bagpipe" can be upgraded in Chapter 3. Melody, skills, and status are all high water level, so it is recommended to strengthen them and use them as they are.

Rey Dau Set is Recommended for Chapter 2

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rey Perun I
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
588	Thunder 180	0%	0
Weapon Skills	Stamina ThiefLv2 Horn MaestroLv1

The recommended weapon introduced in Chapter 2 is the Rey Dau. Like the Metal Bagpipe, it has the "Attack Up [S]" Melody and the "Horn Maestro" Melody. The Rey Dau weapon excels in attack and sharpness. While the Metal Bagpipe may look like an already good option, try to switch to Rey Dau if you have the materials.

Create Arche Weapon in Chapter 3

Weapon Name		Sharpness
G. Veldian Sibilus I
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
714	Dragon 160	-10%	0
Weapon Skills	Horn MaestroLv2

Craft the "G. Veldian Sibilus I" in Chapter 3. Though it has an Affinity of -10%, it is a rare weapon that can enable Horn Maestro Lv2.

Rey Dau Set is Recommended for Chapter 4

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

The recommended weapon for Chapter 4 is "Rey Perun II." Unlike the "G. Veldian Sibilus I," the Horn Maestro drops to Lv1, but its blue sharpness guarantees consistency.

Strongest Equipment for Hunting Horn

Hope Equipment for Early Game

The recommended equipment for the Hunting Horn in the early game is the "Hope" equipment set. Early on, there aren't many armors with skills benefitting the Hunting Horn, so it's best to advance the game with a starting gear that activates Divine Blessing Lv3.

Load’s Favor Is a Strong Choice for Chapter 2

During Chapter 2, make sure to activate the Group Skill "Load's Favor" available through Rey Dau Equipment and Uth Duna Equipment. It's the perfect skill for Hunting Horns, as it grants a temporary Attack increase when you use Melody Effects.

4 Parts Are Recommended for Chapter 3

The recommended armor for chapter 3 is the Uth Duna set. Through the Group Skill "Load's Favor," your Attack increases upon activating Melody Effects. Also, "Tool Specialist Lv3" is helpful because the "Rocksteady Mantle" can be obtained in Chapter 3.

Rathalos Alpha Is Recommended in Early Stages of High Rank

From Chapter 4 onward, you'll enter High Rank. The Rathalos armor available at this point is powerful, featuring Adrenaline Rush, which boosts Attack when you Evade, along with a high-level Evade Window skill. The Ajarakan legs also activate Partbreaker, enhancing the power of Focus Strike.

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