Dual Blades
[!NOTE]
Please refer to the MHWI Damage Formula and MHWI General Data Sheet by MoonBunnie & Deathcream for up to date information.
The Dual Blades (DB) move fast and hit fast. Unleashing both Demon and Archdemon mode amplifies the DB's effectiveness in hunts.
- Strength & Weakness
- Demon and Archdemon
- Demon Gauge
- Combat Tips
- Movelist: Normal
- Movelist: Demon
- Movelist: Archdemon
- Motion Values
Strength & Weakness
| Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|
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Demon and Archdemon
The Dual Blades have 3 different modes: normal, Demon and Archdemon:
[[images/db_mode)
Left to right: normal, Demon, Archdemon
R2 switches between Demon mode and normal mode. In Demon mode, attack damage, attack speed, and movement speed are enhanced. However, stamina is consumed while the Hunter is in Demon mode.
[[images/dualblade_demon_mode)
Activating Demon mode
Demon mode can be cancelled out of by tapping R2 or putting the weapon away. Demon mode also automatically reverts back to normal mode when the stamina bar is empty.
Landing attacks in Demon mode will fill up the Demon Gauge. A full Demon Gauge activates access to Archdemon mode:
Demon Gauge
| Gauge | Description |
|---|---|
| [[images/db_gauge_normal) | Gauge in Normal |
| [[images/db_gauge_demon) | Gauge in Demon Mode |
| [[images/db_gauge_demon_resource) | Getting resources in Demon Mode |
| [[images/db_gauge_archdemon) | Gauge in Archdemon Mode |
When the Demon Gauge is full, Archdemon mode will replace normal mode. Cancelling Demon mode will put the player in Archdemon mode instead of normal mode.
Archdemon mode is active as long as the Demon Gauge does not fully deplete. Continue landing attacks while in Demon mode to maintain the Demon Gauge and prevent it from being fully depleted.
Combat Tips
- Demon mode gives a faster dodge and stronger attacks, but drains stamina.
- Archdemon mode consumes Demon Gauge instead of stamina. Effectively switching in and out of Demon mode is critical in preventing the Demon Gauge from fully depleting.
- As long as the Demon Gauge does not fully deplete, the player will be able to stay in Archdemon mode.
- Use Demon Flurry Rushes to reposition quickly while maintaining damage output.
- Dual Blades' fast attacks are very [[effective at dealing Elemental/Status damage|damage#elemental-value]] quickly.
- Dual Blades' naturally quick attacks deplete [[Sharpness|damage#sharpness]] much faster than other weapons, so be prepared to use Whetstones more frequently.
Movelist: Normal
The player can activate Demon Mode in the middle of any move.
Mid-air attacks are done in the air, such as after hopping off a ledge, jumping off a vine, or climbing up a wall and jumping off.
| Move | Button (+Condition) | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Mode | Standing/walking > R2 Mid-combo > R2 Draw Attack > R2 |
Activate Demon Mode. Stamina will slowly drain. All attacks will charge up the Demon Gauge. |
| Double Slash | <<T>> |
Combos to:
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| Double Slash Return Stroke | Double Slash > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Circle Slash | Double Slash Return Stroke > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Turn Slash | Double Slash > Back+<<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Lunging Strike | Draw Attack > <<T>> <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Rising Slash | Lunging Strike > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| RoundSlash | Lunging Strike > <<C>> |
Combos into to a Double Slash <<T>> |
| Jumping Double Slash | Mid-air > <<T>> Mid-air Draw Attack > <<T>> |
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| Sliding Slash | Walk down a slope Draw Attack > <<T>> Walk down a slope > <<C>> |
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| Midair Spinning Blade Dance | Sliding Draw Attack > <<T>> Sliding Slash > <<T>> |
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| Spinning Blade Dance Finisher | Midair Spinning Blade Dance > <<T>> |
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Movelist: Demon
Mid-air attacks are done in the air, such as after hopping off a ledge, jumping off a vine, or climbing up a wall and jumping off.
| Move | Button (+Condition) | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Exit Demon mode | R2 | Manually cancel Demon mode. Demon mode will be automatically be cancelled when stamina runs out |
| Demon Dodge | <<S>> |
The player does a short dash instead of roll |
| Demon Fangs | <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Twofold Demon Slash | Demon Fangs > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Sixfold Demon Slash | Twofold Demon Slash > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Fade Slash | Twofold Demon Slash > Left/Right+<<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Demon Flurry Rush | Standing/walking > <<C>> Mid-combo > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Rising Slash | Demon Flurry Rush > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Round Slash | Demon Flurry Rush > <<C>> Rising Slash > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Double Round Slash | Round Slash > <<C>> |
Combos into Blade Dance <<T>>+<<C>> |
| Blade Dance | Standing/walking > <<T>>+<<C>> Mid-combo > <<T>>+<<C>> |
Fills up the demon gauge significantly |
| Sliding Slash | Walk down slope > <<C>> |
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| Midair Spinning Blade Dance | Sliding Draw Attack > <<T>> Sliding Slash > <<T>>Mid-air > <<T>> Dash to a wall Dash off a ledge Demon Flurry Rush to a Wall |
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| Spinning Blade Dance Finisher | Spinning Blade Dance > <<T>> |
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Movelist: Archdemon
Mid-air attacks are done in the air, such as after hopping off a ledge, jumping off a vine, or climbing up a wall and jumping off.
| Move | Button (+Condition) | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Demon mode | Standing/walking > R2 Mid-combo > R2 Draw Attack > R2 |
Activate Demon Mode. Stamina will slowly drain. All attacks will charge up the Demon Gauge. |
| Double Slash | <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Double Slash Return Stroke | Double Slash > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Circle Slash | Double Slash Return Stroke > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Demon Flurry Rush | Standing/Walking > <<C>> Mid-combo > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Rising Slash | Demon Flurry Rush > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Round Slash | Demon Flurry Rush > <<C>> Rising Slash > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Demon Flurry | Standing/walking > <<T>>+<<C>> Mid-combo > <<T>>+<<C>> |
Depletes Demon Gauge |
| Jumping Double Slash | Mid-air > <<T>> Mid-air Draw Attack > <<T>> |
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| Sliding Slash | Walk down slope Draw Attack > <<T>> Walk down slope > <<C>> |
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| Midair Spinning Blade Dance | Sliding Draw Attack > <<T>> Sliding Slash > <<T>>Dash to a wall Dash off a ledge Demon Flurry Rush to a Wall |
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| Heavenly Blade Dance | Connecting Midair Spinning Blade Dance | |
| Spinning Blade Dance Finisher | Midair Spinning Blade Dance > <<T>> |
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Motion Values
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