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Best Hammer Builds and Armor

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Last updated on: October 22, 2025 10:55 PM

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
Low Rank Hammer Builds
Best Hammer Skills
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High Rank Hammer Builds

High Rank	Build Name
HR100++ (TU3)	NEW Lagi-Guts Burst Hammer
HR50++ (TU2)	AGI-WEX Guts Counter Hammer
HR50++ (TU1)	Ful-Gore Critical Hammer
HR50++ (TU2)	Ful-Zoh-Lagi Hammer
HR50++ (TU1)	Rey-Fulgur Hammer
HR50++ (TU1)	Comfort AGI-WEX Evasion Hammer
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.

Lagi-Guts Burst Hammer

Moteurvankel	Lagiacrus Helm β Udra Miremail γ Rey Sandbraces γ Lagiacrus Coil β Duna Wildgreaves γ Chain Charm III
An endgame Hammer build that maxes out Agitator and Burst with Guts. Uses Nu Udra γ chestpiece.

Lagi-Guts Burst Hammer Build Details

AGI-WEX Guts Counter Hammer

Moteurvankel	Rey Sandhelm γ Numinous Shroud α Rey Sandbraces γ Lagiacrus Coil β Duna Wildgreaves γ Golden Age Charm
An endgame Hammer build maxing out Agitator and WEX while using Gamma piece for Guts. Uses an Appraised Talisman.

AGI-WEX Guts Counter Hammer Build Details

Ful-Gore Critical Hammer

Moteurvankel	G. Fulgur Helm β Numinous Shroud β G. Fulgur Vambraces α Gore Coil β Gore Greaves β Exploiter Charm II
This is an HR50++ post-Zoh Shia upgrade of the 100% Critical Hammer Build, swapping the torso and charm to reach 4 levels of Weakness Exploit.

Ful-Gore Critical Hammer Build Details

Ful-Zoh-Lagi Hammer

Moteurvankel	G. Fulgur Helm β Numinous Shroud β G. Fulgur Vambraces α Lagiacrus Coil β Numinous Greaves α Exploiter Charm II
High damage comfort build that uses a piece from Lagiacrus. Has Super Recovery I and Second Wind I with Earplugs 2.

Ful-Zoh-Lagi Hammer Build Details

Rey Dau Fulgur Hammer

Moteurvankel	Rey Sandhelm γ G. Fulgur Mail β Rey Sandbraces γ Rey Sandcoil γ G. Fulgur Greaves β Exploiter Charm II
This is an endgame Hammer Build that uses 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ for Guts (Tenacity) and Thunderous Roar I, and 2 pieces of G. Fulgur β to maximize affinity maintenance paired.

Rey-Fulgur Hammer Build Details

Comfort AGI-WEX Evasion Hammer

Moteurvankel	Numinous Crown β Numinous Shroud β G. Arkveld Vambraces β Arkvulcan Coil β Dahaad Shardgreaves β Evasion Charm IV
This is a comfy endgame AGI-WEX Hammer build that maximizes Charged Steps and evasion through Constitution, Evade Window, and Evade Extender.

Comfort AGI-WEX Evasion Hammer Build Details

100% Critical Blast Hammer

Moteurvankel	G. Fulgur Helm β Arkvulcan Mail β G. Fulgur Vambraces α Gore Coil β Gore Greaves β 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 I	G. Fulgur Helm β G. Rathalos Mail β G. Fulgur Vambraces α G. Rathalos Coil α G. Rathalos Greaves β 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 II	Bulaqchi Specs α Nerscylla Mail α Balahara Vambraces β Kut-Ku Coil β Chatacabra Greaves β 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 I	G. Arkveld Helm Ajarakan Mail G. Rathalos Vambraces G. Doshaguma Coil G. Rathalos Greaves 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 I	Ajarakan Helm Ajarakan Mail Hirabami Vambraces Bone Coil Ajarakan Greaves 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 II	Doshaguma Helm Bone Mail Balahara Vambraces Bone Coil 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!
Antivirus ★★	Increases affinity when being cured of Frenzy. This is best used at full level 3 with 2 piece Gore Magala to get Black Eclipse, granting you a temporary increase affinity increase up to 25%.
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!
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!
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.
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!

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
Second Wind ★★★	This grants you a secondary stamina gauge on top of your base, increasing your overall stamina. It also allows you to keep Maximum Might active so as long as you do not drop down to your base stamina for a time.
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!
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.
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.
Evade Window \| Evade Extender ★★	Enhances the dodge properties of Charging Sway of the Hammer, adding more distance and I-frames. Having more dodge distance also makes it comfortable to dodge large attacks with the hammer.
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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Non-Meta Builds in Monster Hunter Wilds

Non-Meta Builds & Guides
Immortal Build	Support Build
Best Gathering Sets	How to Make a Good Build
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Best Hammer Builds and Armor

High Rank Hammer Builds

Lagi-Guts Burst Hammer

AGI-WEX Guts Counter Hammer

Ful-Gore Critical Hammer

Ful-Zoh-Lagi Hammer

Rey Dau Fulgur Hammer

Comfort AGI-WEX Evasion Hammer

100% Critical Blast Hammer

Blast Critical Hammer

Sleep Critical Hammer

Low Rank Hammer Builds

WEX Flayer Veldian Mallet

Partbreaker Poison Hammer

Offset Bone Bludgeon Starter Build

Best Hammer Skills

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