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Hammer – Monster Hunter Wilds

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MeleeType

The Hammer is a blunt weapon made to knock monsters out.

Updated 3 November 2026Checked for patch Ver. 1.0423 sources
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The Hammer is a blunt weapon made to knock monsters out. Hit the head enough times and the monster is stunned.

How it plays

You can move while charging attacks, then release a powerful blow. There's no guard, so you rely on movement and dodging.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, every weapon can also use Focus Mode to aim attacks at wounds, and Focus Strikes to hit those wounds hard. You can carry a second weapon on your Seikret and swap between them in the field.

Who it suits

Hunters who like big impact hits and stunning monsters for their team.

Tips

Go for the headHead hits stun the monster and break head parts – that's the Hammer's main job.
Charge while movingWalk into position while charging so you're ready to strike.
Set up your teamA stunned monster is a free opening for everyone.

Compare all 14 weapon types on the weapons overview, or start with our beginner's guide.

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Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.