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Monster Hunter Wilds

Ambush Skill Effects

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Ambush is an Armor Skill in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn the effects of Ambush and see a list of armor with the Ambush skill.

Ambush Skill Effect

Skill Effects Per Level

Ambush Skill
Temporarily increases the damage to large monsters with a successful Sneak Attack.
Level Effect
1 Attack +5% while active.
2 Attack +10% while active.
3 Attack +15% while active.

Ambush provides a percentage Attack increase for 30 seconds after a successful Sneak Attack. This skill can be easily activated at the start of each hunt because monsters will be usually unaware.
You may also force Ambush using a Ghillie Mantle then perform a sneak attack.

Perform a Sneak Attack to get an Attack Buff

Performing a successful Sneak Attack on a monster will activate Ambush, which will provide you with a percentage-based Attack buff for 30 seconds.

How to Sneak Attack Monsters

Equipment with Ambush Skill

Armor With Ambush

Armor Rank Def Skills
Head Kitten Frames α High Rank 66
Jump Master Lv. 1
Ambush Lv. 3
Waist Dreamwalker Coil α High Rank 36
Ambush Lv. 2
Flayer Lv. 1
Head Diver's Mask α High Rank 36
Ambush Lv. 2
Waist Udra Mirecoil γ High Rank 68
Ambush Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Head Xu Wu Helm α High Rank 48
Ambush Lv. 1
Chest Xu Wu Mail α High Rank 48
Ambush Lv. 1
Heroics Lv. 3
Legs Xu Wu Greaves α High Rank 48
Ambush Lv. 1
Arms Death Stench Grip α High Rank 44
Resentment Lv. 1
Ambush Lv. 1
Chest Death Stench Muscle α High Rank 44
Resentment Lv. 1
Ambush Lv. 1
Head Death Stench Brain α High Rank 44
Resentment Lv. 1
Ambush Lv. 1
Chest Nerscylla Mail β High Rank 38
Ambush Lv. 1
Arms Nerscylla Vambraces β High Rank 38
Ambush Lv. 1
Legs Nerscylla Greaves α High Rank 38
Ambush Lv. 1
Arms Nerscylla Vambraces α High Rank 38
Ambush Lv. 1
Chest Nerscylla Mail α High Rank 38
Ambush Lv. 1
Head Mimiphyta α High Rank 36
Entomologist Lv. 1
Ambush Lv. 1
Arms Diver's Braces α High Rank 36
Ambush Lv. 1
Head Dreamwalker Helm α High Rank 36
Wide-Range Lv. 2
Ambush Lv. 1
Flayer Lv. 1
Arms Vespoid Vambraces α High Rank 32
Ambush Lv. 1
Head Vespoid Helm α High Rank 32
Ambush Lv. 1
Head Nerscylla Helm Low Rank 20
Ambush Lv. 1
Legs Nerscylla Greaves Low Rank 20
Ambush Lv. 1
Arms Nerscylla Vambraces Low Rank 20
Ambush Lv. 1
Chest Nerscylla Mail Low Rank 20
Ambush Lv. 1

Decorations With Ambush

List of Decorations
Ambush Jewel【2】Ambush Jewel【2】

Talismans With Ambush

List of Talismans
Descent Charm IDescent Charm I Descent Charm IIDescent Charm II Descent Charm IIIDescent Charm III

Skill Can Also Be Obtained from Appraised Talismans

Appraised Talismans

The Ambush skill also 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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