Mastering the Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
In Monster Hunter Wilds, speed and precision can overcome brute force. The Dual Blades, with their rapid attacks, excel in this strategy. This guide details optimal Dual Blades usage.
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The Dual Blades are swift and versatile, specializing in rapid, successive strikes. Mastering both their modes is crucial for battlefield success.
All Moves
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Double Slash/Circle Slash | A fundamental combo starter. Initiate with Triangle/Y (Double Slash), followed by another Triangle/Y (Circle Slash). |
| Circle/B | Lunging Strike/Roundslash | A slashing attack advancing in the analog stick direction. Repeat the command for a Roundslash. |
| R2/RT | Demon Mode | Activates Demon Mode, enhancing attack power, movement speed, evasion, and granting knockback immunity. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Demon Mode) | Blade Dance I, II, III | Powerful chained attacks in Demon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Archdemon Mode) | Demon Flurry I, II | Attacks exclusive to Archdemon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge. Analog stick controls direction. Chainable with R2/RT. |
| Cross/A (Demon/Archdemon Mode) | Demon Dodge | Faster dodge in Demon/Archdemon Mode. Perfect Evade allows attacking while dodging, granting a temporary buff. Does not consume Demon Gauge in Demon Mode. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Turning Tide | Effective against wounds; hitting a wound triggers a Midair Spinning Blade Dance, potentially damaging multiple wounds. |
Demon Mode/Demon Gauge and Archdemon Mode
The Dual Blades feature a unique Demon Gauge. Demon Mode boosts stats and grants knockback immunity but drains stamina. Successful attacks in Demon Mode fill the Demon Gauge. A full gauge activates Archdemon Mode, which depletes over time but allows access to powerful, gauge-consuming attacks. Both modes are usable simultaneously; the Demon Gauge stops depleting while mounted.
Demon Dodge
Triggered by a Perfect Evade, Demon Dodge increases damage (regular and elemental) and allows attacking during dodges, providing a 12-second damage buff. Subsequent dodges during this buff inflict additional spinning damage.
Combos
Dual Blades combos revolve around Demon and Archdemon Modes.
Basic Combo: Three chained Triangle/Y attacks (Double Slash, Double Slash Return Stroke, Circle Slash).
Alternative Quick Combo: Circle/B Demon Flurry Rush – Spinning Slash – Double Roundslash (rapid Demon Gauge filling).
Demon Mode Basic Combo: Demon Fangs, Twofold Demon Slash, Sixfold Demon Slash, finishing with Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Demon Flurry I).
Archdemon Mode Blade Dance Combo: Blade Dance (Triangle/Y + Circle/B), followed by four R2/RT presses (Demon Flurry I into Blade Dance II, then Demon Flurry II and Blade Dance III).
Dual Blade Tips
Always Follow Up: Start with the basic Demon Flurry Rush combo to transition into Demon or Archdemon Mode combos (Circle/B + Circle/B + Circle/B, then three Triangle/Y + Circle/B).
Maintain Stamina: Demon Mode relies on stamina. Use Focus Strike on wounds to fill the Demon Gauge without continuous stamina drain.
Dodge Between Attacks: Utilize frequent dodges due to the lack of defensive options.
Sharpen Regularly: Frequent attacks necessitate frequent sharpening. The Speed Sharpening skill is highly recommended.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
