It’s Hammer Time!

Recently, the hammer wielders of Monster Hunter Wilds received some much-needed attention in the latest patch. Initially underwhelming, the hammer weapon is due for some significant upgrades, benefitting enthusiasts of the ‘bonk’ playstyle.

Key Changes in the Update:

• Overall attack power has been enhanced.
• Element scaling for Charge Shot and Overhead Smash has seen improvements.
• Players can now evade while preparing an Upswing attack.
• The responsiveness of the actions during charging has been optimized, allowing for smoother sliding attacks.
• Hitboxes for both Upswing and sneak attacks have been expanded.
• The execution timing for Focus Blow: Earthquake has been adjusted to activate slightly earlier.

Additionally, selecting items from the Custom Radial Menu will now seamlessly add them to the item box without interrupting gameplay.

Looking Ahead

This patch is just the start, as the game’s director revealed further enhancements are planned in Title Update 2, promising to refine hammer mechanics even more.

This update is not only a win for hammer fans but also a promising step towards improving gameplay experience across the board—making Monster Hunter Wilds more engaging with each update.