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Master the Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
The Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds offers a unique blend of offensive and supportive capabilities. This guide details its mechanics, combos, and strategies for maximizing its effectiveness.
Moveset:
The Hunting Horn's moveset revolves around playing melodies to trigger beneficial buffs. Here's a breakdown:
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Left Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 1. Directional input performs a Forward Smash. |
| Circle/B | Right Swing | Basic attack; produces Note 2. |
| Analog Direction + Circle/B | Flourish | Produces Note 2; allows additional note input during execution. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Backwards Strike | Produces Note 3; attacks behind the hunter, moving them backward. |
| Analog Direction + Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Overhead Smash | Produces Note 3; allows additional note input during execution. |
| Backwards Analog Direction + Triangle/Y/Circle/B (during combo) | Hilt Stab | Quick attack; note production varies depending on button press. |
| R2/RT | Perform | Activates stocked melodies. R2/RT + Triangle/Y or Circle/B selects specific melodies. R2/RT during multiple melodies creates a Performance Beat; Triangle/Y + Circle/B plays an Encore to boost and extend effects. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Echo Bubble | Creates an Echo Bubble (type depends on the Horn); allows up to three additional note inputs. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (with Melody Stocked) | Special Performance | Plays the unique Melody Effect of the equipped Hunting Horn; not overwritten by new melodies. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Reverb | Performance attack effective against wounds; allows up to five additional note inputs. Timing impacts damage. |
Combos:
- Overhead Smash Combo: Forward + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (x2)
- Performance Combo: Forward + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Encore)
- Echo Bubble Combo: Cross/A + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Circle/B + R2/RT + Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Encore)
Advanced Strategies:
- Note Management: Master note combinations for different melodies. Utilize Flourish and Overhead Smash for extra note inputs.
- Buff Optimization: Chain melodies for synergistic buffs. Adapt buff selection to the hunt's demands.
- Echo Bubble Utilization: Maximize Echo Bubble usage for damage amplification, evasion, and movement speed boosts.
- Self-Improvement Skill: Prioritize Self-Improvement skill to level 2 for a 20% attack boost.
- Special Performance Readiness: Always have a Special Performance ready, particularly for interrupting monster attacks.
By mastering these techniques, you'll transform your Hunting Horn from a quirky instrument into a powerful weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds. Consult The Escapist for further game assistance.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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