The Hammer is a blunt weapon with satisfying destructive power on top of its mobility in Monster Hunter Wilds. See what new actions the Hammer can perform, how to use it, its controls, and the best combos in this guide, as well as the pre-launch update.

Hammer Adjustments (December 19, 2024)

Hammer No Longer Launches People

The Hammer's Upswing will no longer be able to launch people into the air, lowering the chance of friendly fire. This change also applies to other weapons, such as the Gunlance's Wyvern's Fire. This change, however, had a mixed reception with the community.

New Hammer Moves

Mighty Charge and Mighty Charge Slam

Platform	Move Input
PC	(At Charge Level 3) ↓ + ↓ (Hold until red then release)
PS5	(At Charge Level 3) ↓ + ↓ (Hold until red then release)
Xbox	(At Charge Level 3) ↓ + ↓ (Hold until red then release)

A new powerful charge move similar to the Spinning Bludgeon makes its way to Monster Hunter Wilds. It's a move that requires a lot of time and charge However, once it hits the monster's head it would deal massive damage and could potentially stun it, making the preparations worth it.

Charged Step

Better known as the Keeping Sway from the Rise title, the Charged Step has become a staple move for the Hammer!

To use the Charged Dash, input the circle button while charging for an attack to sling your hunter a small distance. Successfully doing so will allow the Hunter to retain their charge levels and invulnerability frames.

Spinning Bludgeon Extension

Ever since the first iteration of Monster Hunter, the Hammer has the Spinning Bludgeon as their Running Charged Lv. 3. With Wilds, the Spinning Bludgeon is now an extension after finishing any Charge Attack, opening up multiple combo possibilities depending on the situation!

How to Use the Hammer

Hammer Gameplay Tips
Aim for the Head Use the Different Charge Attacks Utilize Charged Dash in Creative Ways Make Use of Stuns

Aim for the Head

As a general rule, any Hammer player should know that they should always aim for the monster's head. Even with other contenders that deal blunt damage, the Hammer can consistently accumulate stun values due to its move-set's mobility, meaning it should be given priority with head positioning.

Use the Different Charge Attacks

Lv.	Attack	Description Situational Uses
1	Charged Side Blow	Quickly swings the hammer from the side while traveling a minimal distance. ・When you need to quickly extend your combos. ・When you are out of position during a combo and you need movement.
2	Charged Upswing	Swings the hammer in an uppercut-like motion while traveling a short distance. ・Often used as a punish for quick monster attacks. ・Best move to stun monsters with.
3	Charged Big Bang	Swings the hammer upwards then ends with a crushing slam while stationary. ・Used as a punish for monster attacks with medium recovery. ・Used to quickly exhaust monsters.
4	Mighty Charge Upswing	Wildly wind up the hammer for a devastating multi-hit slam. ・Best punish for when the monster uses a long recovery attack. ・Combo starter for max damage.

While the Hammer is famous for its easy-to-use charge mechanic, using the right Charge Level depending on the situation is key to mastering the Hammer. You can charge it up to four levels, each having unique properties and different damage values!

Utilize Charged Dash in Creative Ways

Charged Step, while a simple move itself, has multiple uses that open the Hammer up for different strings depending on what the Hunter wants to achieve:

• Quickly reposition to the head while remaining full charge as a starter.
• Dodge attacks while keeping full charge levels.
• Combo extender when a monster gets knocked down.

Make Use of Stuns

Players can deal ludicrous amounts of damage on a monster once they are stunned, and that goes exceptionally hard for Hammer players. Thanks to the Hammer's ability to stun monsters, all players in the team will have multiple windows of opportunity to deal devastating attacks.

Hammer Controls

Hammer Action and Inputs

Action	PC	PS5	Xbox
Overhead Smash → Wild Swing
Side Smash	+	+	+
Big Bang	(multiple times)	(multiple times)	(multiple times)
Spinning Bludgeon	After any charge attack +	After any charge attack +	After any charge attack +
Charge	Hold (Can move while charging)	Hold (Can move while charging)	Hold (Can move while charging)
Charged Step	(Press and Hold) ↓	(Press and Hold) ↓	(Press and Hold) ↓
Mighty Charge	(At Charge Level 3) ↓ +	(At Charge Level 3) ↓ +	(At Charge Level 3) ↓ +
Mighty Charge Slam	(Hold after Mighty Charge then release)	(Hold after Mighty Charge then release)	(Hold after Mighty Charge then release)
Focus Blow: Earthquake	+ Hold to charge	+ Hold to charge	+ Hold to charge

Hammer Best Combos

Quick Access to Wild Swing

Platform	Combo Input
PC	( + ) → →
PS5	( + ) → →
Xbox	( + ) → →

Use this combo when you are confident your position is optimal and that you got the opponent's timing right. This combo tries to quickly access Wild Swing's motion value by using Side Blow.

Max Damage While Toppled

Platform	Combo Input
PC	Hold → Mighty Charge Slam → + (spin 4 times) →
PS5	Hold → Mighty Charge Slam → + (spin 4 times) →
Xbox	Hold → Mighty Charge Slam → + (spin 4 times) →

If you are in the correct position after knocking down a monster, use this combo to deal the maximum amount of damage possible. With the ability to use Spinning Bludgeon after most charge attacks, you can adjust on the fly whether or not to let go early!

Big Bang Combo

Platform	Combo Input
PC	x5
PS5	x5
Xbox	x5

Use this Big Bang combo when you are late to punish a stunned opponent due to being out of position.

Focus Blow Combo

Platform	Combo Input
PC	+ → Hold to charge
PS5	+ → Hold to charge
Xbox	+ → Hold to charge

When the opponent is wounded and you are able to stagger during Focus Blow: Earthquake, utilize the time you get to charge to deal massive amounts of damage to the monster.

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

All Weapons and Guides

All Weapon Guides

All Weapon Types
Great Sword		Long Sword		Sword & Shield
Dual Blades		Hammer		Hunting Horn
Lance		Gunlance		Switch Axe
Charge Blade		Insect Glaive		Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun			Bow