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Best Hunting Horns | Recommended Hunting Horns

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This is a guide to Game8's recommended Hunting Horns in Monster Hunter World and MHW Iceborne! Read on to find out which Hunting Horns we think are the best, and our explanations as to why!

Best Hunting Horn: Monster Hunter World

Deep Vero

Deep Vero
 Weapon Image
Rarity Attack Affinity Elem.
7 924 -30 Dragon 240
Def. Elderseal Custom Slots
- High 2 times ーーー
Notes Purple, Red, Blue
Sharpness
 Sharpness

The Deep Vero is undoubtedly one of the most useful Hunting Horns in game. Not only does it sport a decent damage and sharpness, its strength lies in the notes it can play.

With damage, defense, and health boosting, this Hunting Horn is sure to be a boon with any allies.

Playing Red, Blue, and Purple notes, it can play the following songs:

Songs

Notes Effect
PurpleNote.png+PurpleNote.png
  • Movement Speed Up
  • Attack Deflection Prevention
PurpleNote.png+RedNote.png+BlueTwoNote.png+PurpleNote.png
  • Attack Boost (L)
  • Attack Boost Bonus
PurpleNote.png+BlueTwoNote.png+BlueTwoNote.png+PurpleNote.png
  • Defense Boost (L)
  • Defense Boost Bonus
PurpleNote.png+BlueTwoNote.png+RedNote.png+PurpleNote.png
  • Health Boost (L)
BlueTwoNote.png+BlueTwoNote.png+RedNote.png
Wind Pressure Negated
All Wind Pressure Negated

Songs (Iceborne)

Notes Effect
f +RedNote.png
Impact Echo Wave
f +BlueTwoNote.png
Max Stamina Up + Recovery

Best Hunting Horn: MHW Iceborne

Fatalis Menace Wailer

Fatalis Menace Wailer
 Weapon Image
Rarity Attack Affinity Elem.
12 1470 -20 Dragon 150
Def. Elderseal Custom Slots
- High - ④④ー
Notes Purple, Red, Orange
Sharpness
 Sharpness

The Fatalis Menace Wailer takes the top spot as the best all-purpose Hunting Horn in MHW: Iceborne. With Attack Boost, knockback protection and a base attack rating of 1470, using this horn right ensures a non-stop onslaught from you and your companions.

Playing Purple, Red, and Orange notes, it can play the following songs:

Songs

Notes Effect
Purple.png+Purple.png
  • Movement Speed Up
  • Attack Deflection Prevention
Orange+Red+Orange
  • All Melody Effects Extended
Red+Orange+Red+Purple.png
  • Knockback Protection
Purple.png+Orange+Orange+Red
  • Attack Up L

Songs (Iceborne)

Notes Effect
f +Red
Impact Echo Wave
f + Orange
Echo Wave "Dragon"

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