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

by Liam Mar 06,2025

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

In Monster Hunter Wilds, speed and precision often outweigh brute force. The Dual Blades, with their rapid attacks, are perfect for this style of play. This guide details optimal Dual Blades strategies.

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The Dual Blades are swift and deadly weapons, excelling in rapid-fire attacks. Understanding 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).
Circle/B	Lunging Strike/Roundslash	A forward slashing attack (direction controlled by the analog stick). A second press executes 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	High-damage attacks exclusive to Archdemon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge. Analog stick controls direction. Chainable with R2/RT.
Cross/A (Demon/Archdemon Mode)	Demon Dodge	A faster dodge in Demon/Archdemon Mode. Perfect Evades allow attacks during dodging and provide a temporary buff. Does not consume the 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 Demon Gauge. Demon Mode, activated via R2/RT, boosts stats and grants knockback immunity but consumes stamina. Successful attacks in Demon Mode fill the Demon Gauge. A full gauge activates Archdemon Mode, which depletes the gauge over time but enables powerful, gauge-consuming attacks. Mounting a monster halts gauge depletion.

Demon Dodge

A powerful state triggered by a Perfect Evade. It increases damage (regular and elemental) and allows attacking while dodging, providing a 12-second damage buff. Subsequent dodges during this state inflict 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

A three-part Triangle/Y combo (Double Slash, Double Slash Return Stroke, Circle Slash) provides reliable damage. Alternatively, a Circle/B combo (Demon Flurry Rush – Spinning Slash – Double Roundslash) rapidly fills the Demon Gauge.

Demon Mode Basic Combo

In Demon Mode, the basic combo becomes faster and stronger: Demon Fangs, Twofold Demon Slash, Sixfold Demon Slash, culminating in a Triangle/Y + Circle/B for Demon Flurry I.

Archdemon Mode Blade Dance Combo

In Archdemon Mode, chain Blade Dance (Triangle/Y + Circle/B) with four R2/RT presses for Demon Flurry I, Blade Dance II, Demon Flurry II, and Blade Dance III, delivering massive, rapid damage.

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Dual Blade Tips

Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds Tips

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Mastering Dual Blades involves seamless transitions between modes for maximum damage output.

Always Follow Up

The Circle/B (x3) combo efficiently transitions into Demon/Archdemon Mode combos (three Triangle/Y + Circle/B sequences), maximizing damage potential.