Master the Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate! Discover all the melodies and their powerful buffs, from Attack Boost to Negate Stamina Use.
Alright, let's dive into the awesome world of the Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate! This weapon is super unique because it lets you buff yourself and your whole team while still wailing on monsters. Think of it as a walking band that also smashes monsters. The key to using it effectively is knowing your melodies – the sequences of notes you play to unleash these buffs. We'll break down all the possible melody combinations and what awesome effects they give you.
The Hunting Horn works by playing notes. You can play up to four notes in a sequence, and the order matters! Each Hunting Horn has a different set of possible notes it can produce, and knowing which notes make which melodies is crucial. Let's get into it!
Melodies & Effects
Here's a breakdown of the different melody combinations and the buffs they provide. Remember, some buffs are small (S) and some are large (L), and some Hunting Horns might have slightly different note pools, but these are the core melodies you'll be aiming for.
White, White
| Melody | Effect |
| White, White | Movement Speed Up |
| Purple, Purple | Movement Speed Up |
White, Red, Blue
| Melody | Effect |
| White, Red, Red | Attack Boost (S) |
| Red, Blue, White | Health Boost (S) |
| Blue, Blue, Red | Wind Pressure/Currents Negated (S) |
| White, Blue, Blue | Defense Boost |
Purple, Red, Blue
| Melody | Effect |
| Purple, Red, Blue, Purple | Attack Boost (L) |
| Red, Blue, Red, Purple | Health Boost (L) |
| Blue, Blue, Red | Wind Pressure/Currents Negated (S) |
| Purple, Blue, Blue, Purple | Defense Boost |
White, Red, Green
| Melody | Effect |
| White, Red, Red | Attack Boost (S) |
| White, Green, White | Health Recovery (S) |
| Green, Green, Red, White | Recovery Speed Up |
Purple, Red, Green
| Melody | Effect |
| Purple, Red, Green, Purple | Attack Boost (L) |
| Purple, Green, Purple | Health Recovery (S) |
| Green, Green, Red, Purple | Recovery Speed Up (L) |
White, Red, L. Blue
| Melody | Effect |
| White, Red, Red | Attack Boost (S) |
| L. Blue, L. Blue, Red, White | Hearing Protection (S) |
| L. Blue, Red, L. Blue | Cold Cancel |
| Red, Red, L. Blue | Heat Cancel |
| L. Blue, L. Blue, L. Blue | Snow/Mud Negated |
White, Red, Yellow
| Melody | Effect |
| White, Red, Red | Attack Boost (S) |
| Yellow, Yellow, Yellow | Sonic Waves |
| Yellow, Red, White | Fire Resistance Boost (S) |
Purple, Red, Yellow
| Melody | Effect |
| Purple, Red, Red | Attack Boost (S) |
| Yellow, Purple, Red | Attack Boost (S) |
| Red, Yellow, Purple | Attack Boost (S) |
| Yellow, Yellow, Yellow | Sonic Waves |
| Yellow, Red, Purple | Fire Resistance Boost |
White, Blue, Green
| Melody | Effect |
| White, Green, Blue | Negate Stamina Use (S) |
| Blue, Blue, Green | Wind Pressure/Current Regated (S) |
| White, Green, White | Health Recovery (S) |
| Green, Blue, White, Blue | Health Recovery (S) & Antidote |
| White, Blue, Blue | Deense Boost (S) |
Keep this list handy as you're crafting and choosing your Hunting Horns. Knowing which melodies a horn can play will help you pick the best one for the job and ensure you and your team are always ready for anything the monsters throw at you!
