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

Author：Kristen Update：Mar 21,2025

In the thrilling world of Monster Hunter Wilds, raw power isn't always the key to victory. Unmatched speed and strategic positioning can overcome even the toughest beasts. This is where the Dual Blades excel. Their rapid attacks and versatile movesets make them a formidable choice for skilled hunters. This guide explores the best ways to master this weapon type.

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Rapid and dangerous, the Dual Blades are versatile weapons designed for delivering quick, successive strikes. Mastering both their standard and Demon modes is crucial for success in any hunt.

All Moves

Command	Move	Description
Triangle/Y	Double Slash/Circle Slash	A fundamental combo starter. Press Triangle/Y for a Double Slash, then again for a Circle Slash.
Circle/B	Lunging Strike/Roundslash	A slashing attack that moves you towards the monster. 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 attacks chained together in Demon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge.
Triangle/Y + Circle/B (In Archdemon Mode)	Demon Flurry I, II	A series of attacks unleashed only in Archdemon Mode, consuming the Demon Gauge. Use the analog stick to control direction. These can be chained with Blade Dance attacks using R2/RT.
Cross/A (During Demon/Archdemon Mode)	Demon Dodge	A faster dodge than normal. A Perfect Evade triggers a damage buff and allows attacks during the dodge. Demon Dodge doesn't consume the Demon Gauge in Demon Mode.
L2/LT + R1/RB	Focus Strike: Turning Tide	A powerful slash effective against wounded monsters. 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 significantly enhances your abilities but drains stamina. Successfully attacking in Demon Mode fills the Demon Gauge. A full gauge activates Archdemon Mode, offering even greater power but depleting the gauge over time. Attacks in Archdemon Mode consume the gauge. Both modes can be used strategically, and the Demon Gauge stops depleting while mounted on a monster.

Demon Dodge

Triggered by a Perfect Evade, Demon Dodge increases damage (regular and elemental) and allows attacks while dodging, providing a 12-second damage buff. Subsequent dodges during this buff deal additional damage as you spin.

Combos

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Dual Blade combos revolve around Demon and Archdemon Modes. Chaining attacks maximizes damage output.

Basic Combo

The basic combo (Triangle/Y x3) consists of Double Slash, Double Slash Return Stroke, and Circle Slash, offering reliable damage. Alternatively, the Circle/B combo (Demon Flurry Rush – Spinning Slash – Double Roundslash) quickly fills the Demon Gauge.

Demon Mode Basic Combo

In Demon Mode, the basic combo becomes more powerful and faster: Demon Fangs, Twofold Demon Slash, Sixfold Demon Slash, finishing with Triangle/Y + Circle/B for Demon Flurry I.

Archdemon Mode Blade Dance Combo

Once the Demon Gauge is full, unleash Archdemon Mode's devastating potential. Start with Blade Dance (Triangle/Y + Circle/B), followed by four R2/RT presses for Demon Flurry I into Blade Dance II, and finish with Demon Flurry II and Blade Dance III.

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Dual Blade Tips

Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds Tips

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Mastering the Dual Blades involves seamlessly transitioning between modes to maximize damage.

Always Follow Up

Begin with the basic Demon Flurry Rush combo (Circle/B x3), then seamlessly transition into Demon or Archdemon Mode combos (Triangle/Y + Circle/B x3). This efficiently fills the Demon Gauge and unleashes rapid damage.

Keep Your Stamina Up

Demon Mode's stamina drain necessitates careful management. While exiting the mode recovers stamina, utilizing Focus Strike on wounded monsters provides an opportunity to fill the Demon Gauge without depleting stamina.