Monster Hunter Wilds

Best Hammer Builds for Low Rank

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Last updated on: July 21, 2025 09:35 PM

Monster Hunter Wilds Hammer Builds for Low Rank
These are the best Low Rank Hammer builds in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn about all the builds in the early game, tips for building at the beginning, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Hammer while in Low Rank.

All Hammer Builds
Low Rank Builds	High Rank Builds

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Builds Progression
Builds for HR 6 to HR 8
Builds for HR 5 to HR 6
Builds for HR 1 to HR 4
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Hammer Builds Progression (Low Rank)

Low Rank	Build Name
HR 6 - HR 8	WEX Flayer Veldian Mallet
HR 5 - HR 6	Partbreaker Poison Hammer
HR 1 - HR 4	Offset Bone Bludgeon

Note that if you are still comfortable with a previous build you're using, you can skip some builds. This is a suggested build progression that you can follow until endgame.

Low Rank Hammer Build (HR 6 to HR 8)

WEX Flayer Veldian Mallet

Best Weapon

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
G. Veldian Malleus I	4	884 (170)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①①ー	160	-10%
Skills	Focus Lv. 2

As you enter High Rank, having a build centered around G. Veldian Malleus I for its massive Raw Damage and access to Focus Lv 2 makes it a great Hammer for general use, especially when you get a Focus Jewel decoration early on.

Additionally, most Monsters will not have a high resistance to the Dragon element, meaning it is an overall damage boost!

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Albirath Bludgeon I	4	832 (160)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	210	15%
Skills	Critical Element Lv. 1 Master's Touch Lv. 1

If you prefer dealing more damage over Focus Lv 2's utility, Albirath Bludgeon I would be the better option. Stacking as much Affinity to utilize Critical Element gives it that slight edge over the Veldian Malleus! Furthermore, it has Master's Touch, allowing your Sharpness to stay stable.

However, the additional Fire damage can be neutered if a Monster is resistant to it can make its greater damage fickle. Not only that, you must hone in on Weakness Exploit to make full use of it!

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Nihil Hammer I	4	832 (160)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	160	0%
Skills	Focus Lv. 2

Nihil Hammer I is another solid alternative since it has Water element coverage while still having the same amount of Focus and higher Green Sharpness. The damage difference, assuming that a Monster is not resistant to Water, is just a little bit lower than the suggested weapon.

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Bone Bludgeon III	4	884 (170)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	0%
Skills	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Focus Lv. 2

If seeing big numbers is more your style, you can get the Bone Bludgeon III on the earlier stages of this bracket due its massive Raw Damage. This weapon has early access to Focus Lv 2 and Attack Boost Lv 1, setting it apart from most early-game Hammers!

WEX Flayer Veldian Mallet Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
G. Arkveld Helm	ーー	Flayer Lv. 1
Ajarakan Mail	ーーー	Partbreaker Lv. 1
G. Rathalos Vambraces	ーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
G. Doshaguma Coil	ーーー	Marathon Runner Lv. 1 Heroics Lv. 1
G. Rathalos Greaves	ーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
Charm	Marathon Charm I
Decorations List	Weapon Decorations: Focus Jewel【1】 x1 Handicraft Jewel【1】 x1 Armor Decorations: Physique Jewel【1】 x3

Armor Alternatives	Explanation
G. Arkveld Mail	Flayer Lv. 1 Blight Resistance Lv. 1 • Grants an additional level of Flayer at the cost of Partbreaker • Unlocks the Decimator set bonus

The G. Arkveld Mail can work as an alternative chest piece if you would prefer more consistent damage with Wounds over Partbreaker's burst damage. It provides an additional level of *Flayer, allowing the build to focus more on building up wounds that buff up Weakness Exploit.

Slotting this in also unlock the Decimator set bonus skill, wherein you will heal for a significant amount whenever you break wounds. In essence, you will heal while in the middle of battle, in turn shortening hunt times!

Build Summary and Explanation

Skill Summary
Constitution	3	Focus	3
Weakness Exploit	2	Flayer	1
Marathon Runner	2	Partbreaker	1
Heroics	1	Handicraft	1
Group / Set Skills
Scorcher I		ー

This build takes advantage of the newly reworked Weakness Exploit, giving you a hefty Affinity bonus to completely negate the negative Affinity of G. Veldian Malleus Iwhile increasing your damage on wounded parts.

With the help of Flayer, you will have better up-time on the increased damage. Furthermore, since the Hammer has a high base damage for its Focus Strike, the build also takes advantage of Partbreaker to pop wounds harder!

For general comfort, the build also includes two additional quality-of-life skills that are completely optional:

Marathon Runner - Having Marathon Runner gives you more leeway by lessening stamina depletion while charging up your Hammer.
Heroics - During critical moments, Heroics might save you from being carted by increasing your defense when on low health!
Handicraft - Extra sharpness is always nifty as it increases your overall damage by keeping your Hammer in pristine condition.

Best Secondary Weapons

Weapon & Type	Explanation
Chthonian Gunfire I (Light Bowgun)	• Able to use Demon ammo for support, both for solo play and in teams. • Solid coverage for Monsters that are weak to Thunder. • Synergizes with Partbreaker.

Recommended Mantle

Mantle	Effect
Rocksteady Mantle	Reduces damage taken and prevents damage reactions when attacked. Grants protection from wind pressure, roars, and tremors.

The Rocksteady Mantle allows you to practice using Offsets on Monsters you do not fully understand yet by lessening damage and negating knockback upon getting hit!

Low Rank Hammer Build (HR 5 to HR 6)