What is the best Hunting Horn progression build?

At mid HR the Hunting Horn moves to Rathian Flame Horn with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs).

Which pieces of the Hunting Horn progression set survive into endgame?

G. Arkveld Vambraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Hunting Horn sets, so craft it first.

What HR does the Hunting Horn progression set cover?

It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.

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Hunting Horn · melee · burst

Hunting Horn Progression Build

The Hunting Horn progression set at mid HR swaps the starter armor for G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs) and moves to Rathian Flame Horn. The point of this stage is Horn Maestro 3, Weakness Exploit 3, Critical Boost 3 and Antivirus 3 — skills that keep paying off after you replace them with endgame pieces.

mid

HR Mid-Game

Weapon

Rathian Flame Horn

Armor

Head: G. Ebony Helm β
Chest: Rathalos Mail β
Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
Waist: Gore Coil β
Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Horn Maestro 3Weakness Exploit 3Critical Boost 3Antivirus 3

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv3, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.051× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Hunting Horn Progression FAQ

What is the best Hunting Horn progression build?: At mid HR the Hunting Horn moves to Rathian Flame Horn with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs).
Which pieces of the Hunting Horn progression set survive into endgame?: G. Arkveld Vambraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Hunting Horn sets, so craft it first.
What HR does the Hunting Horn progression set cover?: It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.