Monster Hunter Worldfeatures 14 different weapon types, with theDual Bladesbeing one of them. In thisGuidewe’ll take a look at exactly how to use thisWeaponto its fullest, as well as show you some things you may not know about it. If you’re new to the game or you are a veteran of the franchise and just need a quick refresher, thisGuideis for you.
Dual Blades Guide
The Dual Blades are the Fast and Furious weapon of Monster Hunter: World, rewarding an extremely aggressive style of play. The Dual Blades boast the highest attack speed of any weapon in the game and aren’t particularly hard to learn, thus they are recommended for new players. There is no way to block when using Dual Blades so Hunters wielding them will have to learn toEvadeor face the consequences.
Basic Combos
Unlike some other weapons, Dual Blades have a vast quantity of combos, and so much so that it would be impossible to list them all here and still make a short concise guide. Players are encouraged to play around with both
in various combinations because they all pretty much work and the variance in attacks is not large enough for a beginner to worry about.
Special Attacks and Things of Interest
The Dual Blades have the shortest reach of all weapons, requiring the player to be at near point blank range in order to connect with attacks. This can put them in a dangerous position when facing monsters that hit hard and have somewhat unpredictable attack patterns.
Final Tips
Stamina management is the name of the game when using the Dual Blades, as Demon Mode will drain it quickly. Keep a close eye on your gauge and be sure to exit it with
when you aren’t fighting so you don’t run out.
As mentioned above, you cannot block when using Dual Blades so you must become more proficient withEvadethan other players using other weapons. You also dash when in Demon Mode so you will need to get a feel for this as you play.
Because of the rapid pace at which you attack, theSharpnessof your weapon depletes much faster than most other weapons. Be sure to use aWhetstonewhen you are low and keep your Blades in good shape at all times to prevent them from bouncing.
Be sure to check out our otherWeapon and Monster Guidesfor all your needs and if you have specific questions be sure to check out theMonster Hunter World Wiki. Good Luck Hunters! May the furs be with you!
