Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (2024)

This article is the best build for the Hunting Horn in the base game, Monster Hunter World (MHW). Read on to learn all the best armor sets to use for the Hunting Horn and the best skills to help you level up faster.

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  • Monster Hunter World Hunting Horn Best Builds
  • Monster Hunter World Best Hunting Horn Skills
  • Monster Hunter World (MHW) Related Links

Monster Hunter World Hunting Horn Best Builds

▼ Hunting Horn Builds ▼
Empress Roar "Blaze" Build Empress Roar "Blaze" Build With Earplugs Taroth Pipe "Sleep" Build Deep Vero Build

Empress Roar Blaze Build

Build

Melody Effect

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (1)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (2)

Self-Improvement

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (3)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (4)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (5)

Melody Durations Extended

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (6)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (7)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (8)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (9)

Knockback Protection

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (10)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (11)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (12)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (13)

Attack Up (L)
Weapon Decorations / Augments
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (14)Empress Roar "Blaze"
[Attack] 798 [Ailment] Blast 180
Vitality Jewel 1 x1Health Regen
Armor Decorations
Head Drachen Armet Alpha Critical Jewel 2 x1Expert Jewel 1 x1
Torso Empress Mail Beta Vitality Jewel 1 x2Sonorous Jewel 1 x1
Arms Drachen Vambraces Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Flawless Jewel 2 x1
Waist Drachen Coil Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Charm Attack Charm III None

Skills

Skills
Attack Boost Lv6 Critical Eye Lv5
Health Boost Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Weakness Exploit Lv3 Peak Performance Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv1 Airborne Lv1
Horn Maestro Lv1 Guts Lv1 (Weapon Skill)
Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus) Master's Touch (Set Bonus)
▼ Hunting Horn Builds ▼
Empress Roar "Blaze" Build Empress Roar "Blaze" Build With Earplugs Taroth Pipe "Sleep" Build Deep Vero Build

Empress Roar Blaze Build With Earplugs

Build

Melody Effect

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (15)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (16)

Self-Improvement

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (17)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (18)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (19)

Melody Durations Extended

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (20)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (21)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (22)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (23)

Knockback Protection

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (24)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (25)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (26)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (27)

Attack Up (L)
Weapon Decorations / Augments
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (28)Empress Roar "Blaze"
[Attack] 798 [Ailment] Blast 180
Sonorous Jewel 1 x1Affinity Increase / Health Regen
Armor Decorations
Head Drachen Armet Alpha Earplug Jewel 3 x1Attack Jewel 1 x1
Torso Drachen Mail Alpha Earplug Jewel 3 x1
Arms Drachen Vambraces Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2
Waist Empress Coil Gamma Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Vitality Jewel 1 x1
Charm Earplugs Charm III None

Skills

Skills
Earplugs Lv6 Attack Boost Lv5
Critical Eye Lv3 Health Boost Lv3
Critical Boost Lv3 Weakness Exploit Lv3
Evade Window Lv1 Airborne Lv1
Horn Maestro Lv1 Guts Lv1 (Weapon Skill)
Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus) Master's Touch (Set Bonus)
▼ Hunting Horn Builds ▼
Empress Roar "Blaze" Build (Empress Roar "Blaze" Build With Earplugs)(#hm_2) Taroth Pipe "Sleep" Build Deep Vero Build

Taroth Pipe Sleep Build

Build

Melody Effect

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (29)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (30)

Self-Improvement

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (31)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (32)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (33)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (34)

Attack Up (L)

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (35)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (36)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (37)

Health Recovery (S)

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (38)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (39)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (40)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (41)

Recovery Speed (L)
Weapon Decorations / Augments
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (42)Taroth Pipe "Sleep"
[Attack] 798 [Ailment] (Sleep 420)
Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Health Regen
Armor Decorations
Head Nergigante Helm Beta Sonorous Jewel 1 x1Attack Jewel 1 x1
Torso Drachen Mail Alpha Critical Jewel 2 x1
Arms Drachen Vambraces Alpha Flawless Jewel 2 x2
Waist Drachen Coil Alpha Flawless Jewel 2 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Elementless Jewel 2 x1
Charm Exploiter Charm II None

Skills

Skills
Critical Eye Lv6 Attack Boost Lv4
Critical Boost Lv3 Weakness Exploit Lv3
Peak Performance Lv3 Maximum Might Lv2
Power Prolonger Lv1 Horn Maestro Lv1
Non-elemental Boost Lv1 Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus)
Master's Touch (Set Bonus)
▼ Hunting Horn Builds ▼
Empress Roar "Blaze" Build Empress Roar "Blaze" Build With Earplugs Taroth Pipe "Sleep" Build Deep Vero Build

Deep Vero Build

Build

Melody Effect

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (43)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (44)

Self-Improvement

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (45)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (46)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (47)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (48)

Attack Up (L)

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (49)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (50)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (51)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (52)

Health Boost (L)

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (53)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (54)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (55)

Wind Pressure Negated

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (56)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (57)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (58)Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (59)

Defense Up (L)
Weapon Decorations / Augments
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (60)Deep Vero
[Attack] 924 [Element] Dragon 240
---Affinity Increase
Armor Decorations
Head Nergigante Helm Alpha Sonorous Jewel 1 x1
Torso Drachen Mail Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Arms Drachen Vambraces Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2
Waist Drachen Coil Alpha Mighty Jewel 2 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Critical Jewel 2 x1
Charm Handicraft Charm III None

Skills

Skills
Critical Eye Lv6 Attack Boost Lv4
Critical Boost Lv3 Weakness Exploit Lv3
Handicraft Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv1 Horn Maestro Lv1
Master's Touch (Set Bonus) Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus)

Monster Hunter World Best Hunting Horn Skills

Skill Description Priority
Health Boost Increases health. High
Weakness Exploit Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. High
Horn Maestro Increases the effect duration of hunting horn melodies. High
Master's Touch (Set Bonus) Prevents your weapon from losing sharpness during critical hits. High
Maximum Might Increases affinity as long as stamina is kept full for a period of time. Medium
Wide-Range Allows the effects of certain items to also affect nearby allies. Low

Monster Hunter World (MHW) Related Links

Best Builds (Base Game)

Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (61)
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Best Builds Per Weapon

Weapons
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (62)Long Swords Great Swords Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (64)Sword and Shield Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (65)Dual Blades
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (66)Hammer Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (67)Hunting Horn Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (68)Lance Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (69)Gunlance
Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (70)Switch Axe Best Builds for Hunting Horn (Base Game) | Monster Hunter World (MHW)|Game8 (71)Charge Blade Insect Glaive Bow
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FAQs

What is the best skill for hunting horns? ›

Critical Boost, Weakness Exploit

Most Hunting Horns have huge base damages to compensate for their slow and heavy attacks. Affinity skills such as Critical Boost and Weakness Exploit are perfect for taking the Hunting Horn's overall damage to the next level.

Is Teostra hunting horn good? ›

Teostra's Orphee is pretty good for the anti-ailments buff and divine protection, it's pretty useful for Vaal.

How do you play hunting horn in Monster Hunter? ›

How To Play Hunting Horn. The Hunting Horn can be smacked into monsters. By pressing the X button, the player does a Left Swing; and by pressing the A button, they do a Right Swing. Together, mashing the X button and the A button executes a Backwards Strike.

Is hunting horn good for solo? ›

Hunting horn does good damage and can be used for solo. HH solo is fun too only you might end up with a different build more focused on damage. You can also play in groups with a damage build.

Why is hunting horn unpopular? ›

In previous games, the Hunting Horn was much more difficult to use. Unlike its more popular cousin, the Hammer, the Hunting Horn lacked the raw damage that players would use to stun monsters into submission. Instead, each swing of this blunt weapon played a note, with each button representing a different tune.

Can I trap Teostra? ›

Traps do not work on Elder Dragons, unless from a Trapshot. Instant and rushes over. 8 Secs. Highly effective when Skylight Teostra is airborne.

Can hunting horn cut tails? ›

Being a blunt weapon, it is normally impossible to cut tail of monsters, unless deliberately using the Hilt Stab attack.

How do you use self improvement in Monster Hunter rise hunting horn? ›

This can be activated by pressing ZL + X. Uses a Wirebug to propel you forward into a spinning attack. Grants self-improvement and attack-power boosts by way of melody effects. This can be activated by pressing ZL + A.

What is the hunting horn based on? ›

The first hunting horns were created from animal horns. Goat, sheep, and in some cases cow horns were used for these horns. The intention behind them was to allow all of the hunters to communicate with one another during the hunt.

How do I hunt a Rathalos? ›

The easiest way to kill a Rathalos is to force him to land multiple times. Every time the Rathalos crashes, you'll get an opportunity to beat his hide hard. After you've taken advantage of this tactic enough times, the Rathalos will drop for the final time.

How do you activate demon mode in Monster Hunter? ›

Demon Mode can be activated by tapping the SP skill button. Unique stamina gauge depletes gradually during Demon Mode and gradually recovers in normal state. Demon Mode gets deactivated when the gauge reaches zero.

What is horn skills? ›

What is Horn Skills? Horn Skills is a video platform featuring french horn tutorials and exercises for all levels. How does it work? Watch the video lessons to learn more about french horn technique and experiment new skills.

What is the best way to get horns in Minecraft? ›

A horn is dropped when an adult goat rams a tree or any other hard block that occurs naturally where goats spawn. These include stone, coal ore, copper ore, iron ore, emerald ore, log, or packed ice. Goats do not ram other solid blocks.

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