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Monster Hunter Wilds

Slugger Skill Effects

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Slugger is a Weapon Skill in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn the effects of Slugger and see a list of weapons and decorations with the Slugger skill.

Slugger Skill Effect

Skill Effects Per Level

Slugger Skill
Makes it easier to stun monsters.
Level Effect
1 Stun power +20%
2 Stun power +30%
3 Stun power +40%

Faster Stun Buildup

Slugger makes it easier to buildup the stun status effect on monsters when you're using blunt weapons such as Hammer and Hunting Horn.

Slugger also works on ranged weapons that are compatible with Exhaust Ammo and Exhaust Coating.

How to Stun Monsters

Stacks with Charge Up

Slugger stacks with the hammer-exclusive skill Charge Up, allowing for even faster stun buildup, reducing the number of attacks needed to stun a monster.

Charge Up Skill Effects

List of Weapons that Can Inflict Stun

Weapon Attacks
HammerHammer ・All attacks
Hunting HornHunting Horn ・All attacks except for non-blunt Echo Wave and Hilt Stab
Great SwordGreat Sword ・Kick
・Side Blow
・Tackle
Switch AxeSwitch Axe ・Amped Sword Mode attacks with Exhaust Phial
Charge BladeCharge Blade ・Phial attacks with Impact Phial
Insect GlaiveInsect Glaive ・Blunt damage type Kinsects
・Descending Thrust third hit
・Leaping Thrust
Sword and ShieldSword and Shield ・All Shield attacks
・Perfect Rush shield hits
・Mount finisher
LanceLance ・All Shield attacks
・Shield Counters
・Victory Thrust
Light BowgunLight Bowgun Exhaust Ammo
Heavy BowgunHeavy Bowgun Exhaust Ammo
BowBow Exhaust Coating

The table above shows weapons that can inflict stun when landing these attacks on a monster's head.

These attacks can also exhaust monsters, slowing them down and even preventing some of their attacks.

Exhaust Status Explained

Equipment with Slugger Skill

Weapons With Slugger

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Weapon Weapon Type Skills
Blan Gada I Hammer Blan Gada I Hammer
Slugger Lv. 3
Balahara Hammer IV Hammer Balahara Hammer IV Hammer
Slugger Lv. 3
Singha Gada Hammer Singha Gada Hammer
Slugger Lv. 3
Sandsea Siamitiya Hammer Sandsea Siamitiya Hammer
Slugger Lv. 3
Yian Kut-Ku Cannon II Heavy Bowgun Yian Kut-Ku Cannon II Heavy Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 3
Super Kut-Ku Cannon Heavy Bowgun Super Kut-Ku Cannon Heavy Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 3
Ajara Reverberator II Hunting Horn Ajara Reverberator II Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 3
Balahara Horn IV Hunting Horn Balahara Horn IV Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 3
Jin Dhaang I Hunting Horn Jin Dhaang I Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 3
Sandsea Ghantisil Hunting Horn Sandsea Ghantisil Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 3
Ajara-Jivaka Hunting Horn Ajara-Jivaka Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 3
Precipice Kovira Hunting Horn Precipice Kovira Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 3
Dosha Gigasbreaker II Light Bowgun Dosha Gigasbreaker II Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 3
Gigasbreaker Urbolkule Light Bowgun Gigasbreaker Urbolkule Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 3
Freezer Speartuna Great Sword Freezer Speartuna Great Sword
Slugger Lv. 2
Balahara Hammer II Hammer Balahara Hammer II Hammer
Slugger Lv. 2
Balahara Hammer III Hammer Balahara Hammer III Hammer
Slugger Lv. 2
Vortex Hammer I Hammer Vortex Hammer I Hammer
Slugger Lv. 2
High Vortex Hammer Hammer High Vortex Hammer Hammer
Slugger Lv. 2
Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I Heavy Bowgun Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I Heavy Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 2
Ajara Reverberator I Hunting Horn Ajara Reverberator I Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 2
Balahara Horn II Hunting Horn Balahara Horn II Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 2
Balahara Horn III Hunting Horn Balahara Horn III Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 2
Dosha Farsounder III Hunting Horn Dosha Farsounder III Hunting Horn
Horn Maestro Lv. 1
Slugger Lv. 2
Lagia Horn I Hunting Horn Lagia Horn I Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 2
Veldian Sibilus I Hunting Horn Veldian Sibilus I Hunting Horn
Horn Maestro Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Farsounder Honga Hunting Horn Farsounder Honga Hunting Horn
Horn Maestro Lv. 1
Slugger Lv. 2
Resounding Galahad Hunting Horn Resounding Galahad Hunting Horn
Horn Maestro Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Lagia Thunderpeal Hunting Horn Lagia Thunderpeal Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 2
Dosha Gigasbreaker I Light Bowgun Dosha Gigasbreaker I Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 2
Frozen Speartuna II Great Sword Frozen Speartuna II Great Sword
Slugger Lv. 1
Balahara Hammer I Hammer Balahara Hammer I Hammer
Slugger Lv. 1
Balahara Horn I Hunting Horn Balahara Horn I Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 1
Dosha Farsounder I Hunting Horn Dosha Farsounder I Hunting Horn
Slugger Lv. 1
Dosha Farsounder II Hunting Horn Dosha Farsounder II Hunting Horn
Horn Maestro Lv. 1
Slugger Lv. 1
Rey Szelatya I Light Bowgun Rey Szelatya I Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 1
Opening Shot Lv. 1
Rey Szelatya II Light Bowgun Rey Szelatya II Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 1
Opening Shot Lv. 2
Rey Szelatya III Light Bowgun Rey Szelatya III Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 1
Opening Shot Lv. 2
Szelatya Clairgun Light Bowgun Szelatya Clairgun Light Bowgun
Slugger Lv. 1
Opening Shot Lv. 2

Decorations With Slugger

List of Decorations
KO Jewel【1】KO Jewel【1】 KO Jewel II【2】KO Jewel II【2】 Razor Sharp/KO Jwl【3】Razor Sharp/KO Jwl【3】
Grinder/KO Jewel【3】Grinder/KO Jewel【3】 Poison/KO Jewel【3】Poison/KO Jewel【3】 Charge Up/KO Jewel【3】Charge Up/KO Jewel【3】
Sonorous/KO Jewel【3】Sonorous/KO Jewel【3】 Quickswitch/KO Jwl【3】Quickswitch/KO Jwl【3】 KO Jewel III【3】KO Jewel III【3】
Gambit/KO Jewel【3】Gambit/KO Jewel【3】 Focus/KO Jewel【3】Focus/KO Jewel【3】 Charge/KO Jewel【3】Charge/KO Jewel【3】
Crit Status/KO Jwl【3】Crit Status/KO Jwl【3】 Crit Elem/KO Jewel【3】Crit Elem/KO Jewel【3】 Dragon/KO Jewel【3】Dragon/KO Jewel【3】
Frost/KO Jewel【3】Frost/KO Jewel【3】 Bolt/KO Jewel【3】Bolt/KO Jewel【3】 Stream/KO Jewel【3】Stream/KO Jewel【3】
Blaze/KO Jewel【3】Blaze/KO Jewel【3】

Talismans With Slugger

Skill Can Be Obtained from Appraised Talismans

Appraised Talismans

The Slugger skill has a chance to be included in an appraised talisman. These talismans are appraised from 9-star hunts.

Appraised Talismans were released in the Version 1.021 update.

Appraised Talismans (RNG Talismans) Rolls Guide

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