Monster Hunter Wilds

Best Hunting Horn Builds for Low Rank

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Last updated on: July 21, 2025 09:37 PM

Hunting Horn Builds for Low Rank

These are the best Low Rank Hunting Horn 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 Hunting Horn while in Low Rank.

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Builds Progression
Low Rank Build (HR 6 to HR 8)
Low Rank Build (HR 4 to HR 5)
Low Rank Build (HR 1 to HR 3)
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Hunting Horn Builds Progression (Low Rank)

Low Rank	Build Name
HR6 - HR8	Flayer Burst HH Build
HR4 - HR5	Rey Dau Hirabami Mixed HH Build
HR1 - HR3	Evade Extender Starter HH Build

Low to High Rank Bridge Build (HR 6 to HR 8)

Flayer Burst Hunting Horn Build

Best Weapon

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Albirath Feroce I	4	672 (160)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	210	15%
Skills	Critical Element Lv. 1 Master's Touch Lv. 1
Melodies	Self-Improvement Attack Up (S) Defense Up (S) Wind Pressure Negated Sonic Barrier Echo Wave Resounding Melody
Echo Wave Type	Blunt
Echo Bubble	Stamina Regeneration

The Albirath Feroce I from Guardian Rathalos is the best Hunting Horn in the Low Rank section, having 15% base affinity, and high raw and fire elment damage. It also has a great set of songs ranging from Attack Up to Resounding Melody, and has Critical Element and Master's Touch skills.

It also has an amazing support effect for its Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration. If you have fellow hunters who use weapons that consume a lot of stamina such Dual Blades or Bow, then this is a great support move to have!

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Nihil Chord I	4	627 (150)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	160	0%
Skills	Stamina Thief Lv. 2 Horn Maestro Lv. 1
Melodies	Self-Improvement Health Recovery (S) Health Recovery (S) + Antidote Stamina Use Reduced (S) Defense Up (S) Wind Pressure Negated Echo Wave Melody of Life
Echo Wave Type	Blunt
Echo Bubble	Stamina Regeneration

If you're looking for a more support-oriented option, Nihil Chord I is a good Hunting Horn to bring. It deals Water Element damage and has the utility skills Stamina Thief and Horn Maetsro. It also has a good set of health and stamina recovery songs, including the Special Performance Melody of Life for great group heals.

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
G. Veldian Sibilus I	4	714 (170)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①①ー	160	-10%
Skills	Horn Maestro Lv. 2
Melodies	Self-Improvement Attack Up (S) Defense Up (S) Wind Pressure Negated Sonic Barrier Echo Wave Resounding Melody
Echo Wave Type	Slash
Echo Bubble	Ailments/Blights Negated

For another unique support-oriented Hunting Horn, you can go with the G. Veldian Sibilus. This Hunting Horn has an Echo Bubble that negates ailments and blights, It also has a balanced pair of Attack Up and Defense Up songs, and is also supported with the skills Slugger and Horn Maestro.

Hunting Horn Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
G. Ebony Helm	ーー	Burst Lv. 1
G. Arkveld Mail	ーーー	Flayer Lv. 1 Blight Resistance Lv. 1
G. Ebony Braces	ー	Burst Lv. 1
G. Arkveld Coil	ー	Blight Resistance Lv. 1
G. Rathalos Greaves	ーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
Charm	Chainblade Charm I
Decorations List	Weapon Decorations: Critical Jewel【1】 x1 Armor Decorations: Protection Jewel【1】 x1 Adapt Jewel【1】 x1 Physique Jewel【1】 x3

Decorations are randomly obtained, so feel free to adjust with what is available.

For this build, go for 2 pieces of Guardian Ebony for bonuses to the Burst Skill, 2 pieces of Guardian Arkveld for Flayer and Decimator, and 1 piece of Guardian Rathalos for Weakness Exploit.

For decorations, opt for a Critical Jewel if available, or other any damage-boosting decoration. For armor decorations, having a Protection Jewel for some Divine Blessing is good, then other decos such as Adapt Jewel and Physique for comfort.

This is a balanced set for a Hunting Horn playstyle of multi-hits with the Echo Bubble and Resounding Melody, and for getting the most damage out of using its Focus Strike.

Skill Summary

Skill Summary
Constitution	3	Flayer	2
Blight Resistance	2	Burst	2
Weakness Exploit	1	Divine Blessing	1
Critical Boost	1	Critical Element	1
Master's Touch	1	Adaptability	1
Group / Set Skills
Burst Boost I	Decimator I
Wylk Burst		ー

At this stage of Low Rank, you will have a lot of offensive skills thanks to the armor pieces offered by Guardian monsters. You'll want to focus on having Flayer, Burst, and the respective set bonuses Burst Boost and Decimator in your kit.

Burst skills are recommended since the Hunting Horn has multi-hit attacks through Echo Bubble (with Resounding Melody as a bonus). For some comfort and also added damage for your Focus Strike, we went with wound-related skills being Flayer, Decimator, and Weakness Exploit.

Since this build will allow you to do critical hits, having Master's Touch is a nice addition for saving sharpness. The rest of the comfort skills such as Wylk Burst, Blight Resistance, and Adaptability are a bonus.

Best Secondary Weapons

Weapon & Type	Explanation
Iron Assault II (Heavy Bowgun)	•　A good ranged alternative to pair with the Hunting Horn. Can give you buffs through its ammo options.
Albirath Blade I (Charge Blade)	•　For something more aggressive than a Hunting Horn, you can try using this Charge Blade. Burst will greatly benefit the Charge Blade's Savage Axe multi-hit attacks.

Mid Low Rank Build (HR 4 to HR 5)