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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:

Hunting Horn Combo Chart

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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:

Hunting Horn Tips

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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.