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Best Hammer Builds

Monster Hunter Now - Hammer Builds
Here are the best Hammer Builds in Monster Hunter Now. Check out the best early-game build and the best Hammer build progression against large monsters in this guide!

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Early Game Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
100 0% Monster Hunter Now - Poison 50
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

As you unlock the Hammer after Chapter 2, a good All-rounder Hammer is the Blooming Hammer, which has the ever-useful poison status ailment. Pair this weapon with generally good skills to start farming more difficult Large Monsters.

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Raw Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 5
576 -30% None
Alternative:
At least Grade 5
512 0% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Helm (Grade 5)
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Banbaro Coil (Grade 6)
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Firm Foothold Lv. 1
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

Alternative Raw Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At Least Grade 5
473 0% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Helm (Grade 5)
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Diablos Coil (Grade 5)
Partbreaker Lv. 1
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

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Water Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Alternative:
(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 181
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

You can replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

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Fire Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 181
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Last Stand Lv. 1

If you can handle not having Lock On, equipping the Anja Helm to max out Fire Attack is a great alternative to deal even more damage against monsters weak to fire.

You can also replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

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Thunder Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

This Thunder Hammer build incorporates two levels of Slugger from the Diablos Greaves and maxes out Thunder Attack thanks to the Zinogre and Kadachi armor pieces.

This build requires you to get Zinogre materials which are usually available only in Hunt-a-Thons. You can also replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

Alternative Thunder Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 181
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Hood (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 1
Health Boost Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Last Stand Lv. 1

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Ice Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 6)
430 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 251
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

This Ice Hammer build incorporates two levels of Slugger from the Diablos Greaves and maxes out Ice Attack thanks to the Barioth and Legiana armor pieces.

This build requires Barioth materials, so you'll need to go on Hunt-a-Thons. You can also replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

Alternative Ice Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
430 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 251
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Helm (Grade 6)
Divine Blessing Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 6)
Special Boost Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

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Dragon Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

You can replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

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Best Hammer Skills

Recommended Skills to Equip

Skill Explanation / Recommended Level
Lock On This skill ensures our hits will always hit the head for a great chance to stun the monster.
Priority: ★★★
Elemental Attack Take advantage of a monster's elemental weakness by equipping this stat along with a weapon that deals the same elemental damage.
Priority: ★★★
Critical Eye Increases your chance of inflicting a critical hit. It is especially important for damage at higher ranks.
Priority: ★★☆
Attack Boost More attack is always useful to increase your damage output.
Priority: ★★☆
Slugger The Hammer is the main stunning weapon, so we can take advantage of this by getting more stun damage. This will make accumulating the stun status faster but not necessarily make the hunt faster or easier.
Priority: ★★☆
Health Boost A very efficient defensive skill. This will not only help you survive in hunts but also help you save on potions, which we have a limited supply of.
Priority: ★☆☆
Focus This skill will decrease the charging time of our charged attacks. However, the charged attacks are not as optimal as the normal tap combos.
Priority: ★☆☆

Hammer Builds Against Monsters

Best Jyuratodus Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
128 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 47
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 2)
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

To exploit the Jyuratodus' thunder weakness, craft the Thunder Hammer for a heavy-hitting thunder weapon and the Kadachi Coil for an extra boost of thunder element damage.

Best Anjanath Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
182 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 75
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 3)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 3)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 3)
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 3)
Water Attack Lv. 1

For the Anjanath fight, we are fortunate enough to have a good selection of armor pieces with the Water Attack skill. Have the Water Attack armor pieces from Jagras and Jyuratodus and pair them with the Aqua Hammer for a devastating amount of elemental damage.

Best Rathian Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
128 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 47
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)
Lock On Lv. 1
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 3)
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 3)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

For the Rathian fight, we'll use the Thunder Hammer that you have used previously. Make sure to upgrade it as much as possible. Aside from the usual generic good skills, equip the Kadachi Coil for some extra elemental damage and the Anja Mail, which boosts the damage that our Special Skill does.

Fill up your Special Gauge from fighting small monsters before engaging in the hunt against Rathian.

Best Legiana Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
260 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 117
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv. 1
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Coil (Grade 3)
Divine Blessing Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Greaves (Grade 4)
Peak Performance Lv. 1

Craft Blazing Hammer to use against Legiana. This weapon takes advantage of Legiana's weakness to Fire.

Aside from the usual damage boosting from the previous builds, such as Fire Attack and Special Boost, we'll add the Peak Performance skill. This gives a massive attack bonus as long as our HP is full.

Before you fight Legiana, ensure your HP and Special Gauge are filled up. This allows us to use our Special Skill at the start of the fight with the Peak Performance buff active for a lot of burst damage at the start of the hunt.

Best Diablos Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
144 0% Monster Hunter Now - Paralysis 100
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Hood (Grade 4)
Focus Lv. 1
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv. 1
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Girros Coil (Grade 2)
Paralysis Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 4)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

Since there is no ice elemental hammer, we will use the Girros Hammer in this fight with Diablos because of its secondary weakness against Paralysis. Use the Girros Coil for Paralysis Attack. We'll now also use the Pukei Hood for the Focus skill, which will decrease the charging time for our charged moves.

If crafting the Girros Hammer is too expensive to upgrade, it may be more efficient for your resources to use an ice elemental build from another weapon type instead.

Best Rathalos Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 181
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Hood (Grade 4)
Focus Lv. 1
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv. 1
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 4)
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Slugger Lv. 2

We'll exploit the Rathalos' thunder element weakness and use the Thunder Hammer and the Kadachi Coil's Thunder Attack. If you prefer more Thunder Attack, you can equip the Kadachi Mail instead.

With the Hammer weapon, one of our specialties is building the Stun status effect. And to take advantage of that, we'll use the Diablos Greaves for 2 points of Slugger. Remember to continuously hit the monster's head to stun them!

The Diablos Hammer is a Good All-rounder Weapon

If you find it expensive to upgrade multiple armor sets and weapons to counter specific monsters, you can go for a less optimal non-elemental build with the Diablos Sledge.

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Comment

2 Anonymous7 months

Why does this post (under "against Diablos") say that there is no ice elemental hammer? Earlier, this same post describes two ice builds for hammer!

1 Anonymous11 months

Correction on the raw hammer build: rathalos gives 1 fire attack, not 1 crit eye

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