The Hammer focuses on big beefy swings by charging up your attacks. You can charge a hammer swing by holding down R2 (RT). There are three levels of charge, and when you begin glowing red, that's how ...

Our best weapon tier list can help you decide your main armament in Monster Hunter Wilds. Sure, any weapon can work against any monster, but knowing which is the strongest or which might suit you best ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Monster Hunter Wilds had a hot start earlier in 2025 on its way to becoming one of the best-selling games of the year. However, Capcom's franchise has ...

This might seem like a nuclear hot take, but could the Hammer be the best and most underrated weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds? You see, this argument will definitely strike a chord in the Monster ...

Monster Hunter Wilds' hammer, despite being just as deliciously violent as previous incarnations, came out a little undercooked. It came in at A in our Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tier list, sure, but ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Patch notes for Monster Hunter Wilds' latest update are here, and some of the game's least popular weapons are getting some welcome buffs. Update ...

Monster Hunter Wilds' end of May update will notably feature the game's first collaboration event with an as yet unnamed Capcom title. The 8-star Tempered hunts will feature Gore Magala and the apex ...

The first major title update, which primarily adds quests against Mizutsune and Zoh Shia on April 4, 2025, will also come with a balance update that nerfs the effects of the Corrupted Mantle. This ...

What is the best starting weapon for beginners in Monster Hunter Wilds? If you're just now learning the sheer number of complex weapons that the Monster Hunter series has grown to offer, then know ...

The best Hammer build in Monster Hunter Wilds is one that meets a simple criteria: It has to let you hit a monster in the head, and it has to let you do it a lot. Despite being a heavy-hitting charge ...