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The Hunting Horn's unique power is that it can be used to play melodies that buff players and allies. It's best used in multiplayer, when there's a group hunt. See the Weapons page for a list of all Weapons in Monster Hunter Rise.
Basic Attacks
Below is a table of the controls required to perform basic attacks with the Hunting Horn.
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| Button | Attack |
|---|---|
| Press X | Left Swing |
| Press A | Right Swing |
| Press X + A | Backwards Strike |
| Press Zr | Perform |
| Press Zr + X | Magnificent Trio |
Perform
"Increase your own power by Performing Melodies"
Activate Melody via Attack
"Attack and line up 2 of the same note in a row on the Music Staff to cover you and nearby allies with a melody effect."
Magnificent Trio
"Attack and line up 3 different notes on the Music Staff to store a melody. Unleash a Magnificent Trio to trigger all melody effects."
Infernal Melody
"Fill the gauge next to the Music Staff by landing attacks and you can activate a special melody. Press Zr after a Magnificent Trio or a Slide Beat to do so."
Silkbind Attacks
There are two Silkbind Attacks that can be used with the Hunting Horn.
Slide Beat
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This can be activated by pressing ZL + X. Uses a Wirebug to propel you forward into a spinning attack. Grants self-improvement and attack-power boosts by way of melody effects.
Earthshaker
This can be activated by pressing ZL + A. Flings forth a blade, connects it to your weapon with Ironsilk, and transmits booming sonic attacks.
Melody Effects
There Hunting Horn can produce five melody effects.
Self-improvement
- Temporarily boosts movement speed and prevents your attacks from being deflected.
Health Recovery (S)
- Recovers a sliver of health.
Attack Up
- Temporarily boosts attack.
Song of Raging Flame
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- Boosts attack considerably for a period of time.
Defense Up
- Temporarily boosts defense.
