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How to use Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds: All Moves and Combos

Author : Hunter Update : Mar 05,2025

Mastering the Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

In Monster Hunter Wilds, raw power isn't everything. Speed and precision are key, especially when wielding the Dual Blades. This guide details optimal Dual Blades strategies for dominating even the toughest monsters.

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The Dual Blades are lightning-fast, versatile weapons designed for 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 a Double Slash (Triangle/Y), followed by a Circle Slash (another Triangle/Y press).
Circle/B	Lunging Strike/Roundslash	A forward-slashing attack. Press again for a Roundslash.
R2/RT	Demon Mode	Activates Demon Mode, boosting attack power, movement speed, evasion, and granting knockback immunity.
Triangle/Y + Circle/B (In Demon Mode)	Blade Dance I, II, III	Powerful chained attacks in Demon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge.
Triangle/Y + Circle/B (In Archdemon Mode)	Demon Flurry I, II	High-damage attacks exclusive to Archdemon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge. Directional control via analog stick. Chainable with R2/RT.
Cross/A (During Demon/Archdemon Mode)	Demon Dodge	Faster dodge in Demon/Archdemon Mode. Perfect Evades allow attacking during the dodge, providing a temporary buff. Does not consume Demon Gauge in Demon Mode.
L2/LT + R1/RB	Focus Strike: Turning Tide	A slashing attack 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 gauge mechanic. Demon Mode enhances attack, speed, and evasion while consuming stamina. Successful attacks in Demon Mode fill the Demon Gauge. A full gauge activates Archdemon Mode, which depletes the gauge over time but allows access to powerful, gauge-consuming attacks. The gauge stops depleting while mounted.

Demon Dodge

Triggered by a Perfect Evade, Demon Dodge boosts damage and allows attacking while dodging. It provides a 12-second damage buff, with subsequent dodges inflicting additional spinning damage.

Combos

Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Dual Blades combos revolve around Demon and Archdemon Modes.

Basic Combo: Three chained Triangle/Y attacks (Double Slash, Double Slash Return Stroke, Circle Slash).
Quick Gauge Filler: Circle/B Demon Flurry Rush – Spinning Slash – Double Roundslash.
Demon Mode Combo: Demon Fangs, Twofold Demon Slash, Sixfold Demon Slash, finishing with Triangle/Y + Circle/B (Demon Flurry I).
Archdemon Mode Combo: Blade Dance (Triangle/Y + Circle/B), followed by four R2/RT presses for Demon Flurry I, Blade Dance II, Demon Flurry II, and Blade Dance III.

Dual Blade Tips

Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds Tips

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Master Dual Blades users seamlessly transition between modes for maximum damage.

Combo Chains: Start with the Demon Flurry Rush combo for smooth transitions into Demon or Archdemon Mode combos.
Stamina Management: Maintain high stamina for extended Demon Mode usage. Utilize Focus Strike on wounds to replenish stamina and fill the Demon Gauge.
Strategic Dodging: Utilize the high mobility of Dual Blades to dodge between attacks, avoiding unnecessary risks.
Sharpness Maintenance: The Speed Sharpening skill minimizes downtime for sharpening.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.