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Monster Hunter Wilds Hammer Builds and Best Armor
This is a full list of builds for the Hammer in Monster Hunter Wilds (MHWilds). Learn about the best Hammer builds for High Rank and Low Rank, as well as the best Skill and Armor Pieces to use with the Hammer!

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High Rank Hammer Builds

High Rank Build Name
HR36++ 100% Critical Blast Hammer
HR21 - HR35 Blast Critical Hammer
HR9 - HR20 Sleep Critical Hammer

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.

100% Critical Blast Hammer

Character
Moteurvankel
G. Fulgur Helm β
Arkvulcan Mail β
G. Fulgur Vambraces α
Gore Coil β
Gore Greaves β
Challenger Charm II

Effective Raw

299.38

Effective Element

23

Raw Crit Damage

1.4x

Element Crit Damage

1.00x

Attack

1092

Element

200

Affinity

20%

Sharpness

Sharpness

Defense

283

Fire iconvs. Fire

-4

Water iconvs. Water

4

Thunder iconvs. Thunder

1

Ice iconvs. Ice

-2

Dragon iconvs. Dragon

-9

Weapon Skills

skill iconCritical BoostLv.5

skill iconCritical StatusLv.3

skill iconSluggerLv.1

Armor Skills

skill iconAgitatorLv.5

skill iconAntivirusLv.3

skill iconConstitutionLv.3

skill iconMaximum MightLv.3

skill iconWeakness ExploitLv.2

skill iconAdrenaline RushLv.1

skill iconBurstLv.1

skill iconCounterstrikeLv.1

skill iconFlinch FreeLv.1

Set Skills

skill iconBlack EclipseLv.1

skill iconSecond WindLv.1

MoteurvankelMoteurvankel
G. Fulgur Helm β Icon G. Fulgur Helm β
Arkvulcan Mail β Icon Arkvulcan Mail β
G. Fulgur Vambraces α Icon G. Fulgur Vambraces α
Gore Coil β Icon Gore Coil β
Gore Greaves β Icon Gore Greaves β
Challenger Charm II Icon Challenger Charm II
This endgame High Rank build is an upgrade to the previous build and fully leans on attaining the highest Affinity possible to maximize Critical Boost's buff to damage output. Additionally, this build uses Blast to get that extra -oomph!

100% Critical Blast Hammer Build Details

Blast Critical Hammer

Artian Hammer IArtian Hammer I
G. Fulgur Helm β Icon G. Fulgur Helm β
G. Rathalos Mail β Icon G. Rathalos Mail β
G. Fulgur Vambraces α Icon G. Fulgur Vambraces α
G. Rathalos Coil α Icon G. Rathalos Coil α
G. Rathalos Greaves β Icon G. Rathalos Greaves β
Marathon Charm III Icon Marathon Charm III
This midrange High Rank build attempts to push the Hammer's Affinity to a consistent state where you can critically hit and use Critical Status for Blast.

Blast Critical Hammer Build Details

Sleep Critical Hammer

Cluster Hammer IICluster Hammer II
Bulaqchi Specs α Icon Bulaqchi Specs α
Nerscylla Mail α Icon Nerscylla Mail α
Balahara Vambraces β Icon Balahara Vambraces β
Kut-Ku Coil β Icon Kut-Ku Coil β
Chatacabra Greaves β Icon Chatacabra Greaves β
Chainblade Charm I Icon Chainblade Charm I
This early High Rank Hammer build centers around the Cluster Hammer II's Sleep capabilities, and innately high Blue Sharpness and Affinity. The build can inflict the Sleep status reliably by having Charge Master Lv 2, averaging about 2-3 sleep procs per hunt.

Sleep Critical Hammer Build Details

Low Rank Hammer Builds

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.

WEX Flayer Veldian Mallet

G. Veldian Malleus IG. Veldian Malleus I
G. Arkveld Helm Icon G. Arkveld Helm
Ajarakan Mail Icon Ajarakan Mail
G. Rathalos Vambraces Icon G. Rathalos Vambraces
G. Doshaguma Coil Icon G. Doshaguma Coil
G. Rathalos Greaves Icon G. Rathalos Greaves
Marathon Charm I Icon Marathon Charm I
A build centered around G. Veldian Malleus I for its massive Raw Damage, access to Focus Lv 2, and synergy with Weakness Exploit and Flayer makes it a great Hammer for general use.

WEX Flayer Veldian Mallet Build Details

Partbreaker Poison Hammer

Rompo Wrecker IRompo Wrecker I
Ajarakan Helm Icon Ajarakan Helm
Ajarakan Mail Icon Ajarakan Mail
Hirabami Vambraces Icon Hirabami Vambraces
Bone Coil Icon Bone Coil
Ajarakan Greaves Icon Ajarakan Greaves
Evasion Charm I Icon Evasion Charm I
The build will use the Rompo Wrecker I's Poison alongside Partbreaker's increased Focus Strike damage to wounds.

Partbreaker Poison Hammer Build Details

Offset Bone Bludgeon Starter Build

Bone Bludgeon IIBone Bludgeon II
Doshaguma Helm Icon Doshaguma Helm
Bone Mail Icon Bone Mail
Balahara Vambraces Icon Balahara Vambraces
Bone Coil Icon Bone Coil
Doshaguma Greaves Icon Doshaguma Greaves
This early Low Rank Hammer build uses the Bone Bludgeon II's already high Raw Damage by exploiting Offsets, buffing it up with Powerhouse from the Doshaguma Set.

Offset Bone Bludgeon Build Details

Best Hammer Skills

Best Damage Skills

These skills make it possible to deal extra damage! Aim for these skills for maximum DPS to defeat those monsters more easily and finish those quests faster!

Best Skills Explanation
Weakness Exploit
★★★		 Since the Hammer will mostly be dealing damage to the head, a Monster's prime weak spot; When paired with Flayer, the Hammer's damage will be lethal. Always invest in this skill whenever possible!
Agitator
★★★		 As simple as it gets, the more Attack your Hammer has, the quicker the Monster goes down! Since Monsters will always be enraged, its value in attack and affinity will always be beneficial during the hunt.
Critical Boost
★★★		 Further amplifies critical hit damage. Make sure to have high affinity first before equipping!
Flayer
★★		 The Hammer may sometimes struggle to apply wounds since it will try to focus on the Head. However, looking to exploit other Weakspots with Flayer will still be strong!
Partbreaker
★★		 Partbreaker allows you to break monster parts easily and lets you deal more damage upon destroying Wounds. Pair it with Flayer to exploit Monster wounds!.
Critical Status
★★		 Surprisingly, the Hammer in Wilds attacks multiple times since the new Overhead Smash combo is a quick three-hit combo that can transition to Mighty Charge. Due to this change of pace, Critical Status allows quick Status build-up, making Status Hammers much stronger!
Maximum Might
★		 While unconventional, Maximum Might can work for the Hammer since its main Overhead Smash combo does not consume stamina, giving you a sizable amount of Affinity. However, this will limit your use of Charge attacks and Charging Sway if not paired with Second Wind!
Slugger
★		 Slugger, while it may seem like a no-brainer since Hammers go for KOs, will only reward you 1-2 extra topples at best. It would be better to invest in damage over the Slugger!
Charge Master
★		 The new combo of the Hammer means you will be less likely to use your Charges, meaning that Charge Master cannot gain its full value. However, Mighty Charge hits for three strikes, meaning it can easily help stack Status build up. Only get it as a supplement to Element or Status builds.

Best Comfort Skills

These are skills that make managing weapon mechanics a lot easier. Damage is only part of the equation - taking time to slot in comfort skills that increase consistency & comfort will also increase overall DPS!

Best Skills Explanation
Focus
★★★		 With the new Mighty Charge, Focus will allow you to be quick with damage application. With Focus, you can sneak a Mighty Charge slam on certain attacks and breaking wounds!
Marathon Runner
★★★		 Having Marathon Runner allows you to hold your charge and use Charging Sway to set up for a Mighty Charge. Overall, this Stamina skill is the best for Hammer.
Constitution
★★		 Constitution works best for the Hammer when using Charging Sway, but most of the Hammer's kit will not be able to be applied to it. Do not go out of your way to get this skill.
Evade Window | Evade Extender
★★		 Enhances the dodge properties of Charging Sway of the Hammer, adding more distance and I-frames!
Stamina Surge
★		 For the most part, the Hammer will not have a lot of downtime to make full use of Stamina Surge. Only slot this skill in whenever possible or when using Second Wind.
Flinch Free
★		 Mostly just useful for multiplayer since most of the Hammer's moves have Super Armor!
Stamina Thief
★		 While Hammers can apply Exhaust whenever they hit the monster's head, this skill is rarely useful as it will waste a spot for better Weapon Skills. Only get this if you have extra slots!

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