Dual Blades controls guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Dual Blade Controls Guide includes combo, controls, how to use dual blades, attacks, techniques, moves, and more!
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Dual Blades - How to Use
| 1 | ▼ Activate Demon Mode while Attacking |
|---|---|
| 2 | ▼ Fill the Demon Gauge with Attacks while in Archdemon Mode |
| 3 | ▼ Perfect Evade gives Buffs |
| 4 | ▼ Use Combos while Enemy is down |
Activate Demon Mode while Attacking
| How to Activate Demon Mode |
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(Cancels when R2 is pressed again or stamina is depleted while in Demon Mode.) |
The key to using Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds is fighting in Demon Mode. While Demon Mode is active, your stamina gradually depletes, but in return, your attack, movement speed, and evasion are boosted, and you gain immunity to knockback.
Fill the Demon Gauge by Attacking While in Demon Mode
When you land attacks on enemies while in Demon Mode, the Demon Gauge fills up. The Demon Gauge is required to use powerful techniques such as Demon Flurry and Demon Dodge.
Fill the Demon Gauge to Enter Archdemon Mode
When the Demon Gauge is full, you enter Archdemon Mode. In this state, your attack speed increases, you can perform special attacks, and Demon Dodge can also be used even without activating Demon Mode. However, using the special attacks or demon dodge will consume the Demon Gauge.
Utilizing Stamina Recovery after Demon Mode
Activating Demon Mode will deplete your stamina, so you need to periodically deactivate it to restore stamina. If you're in Archdemon Mode during this time, you can continue using special attacks and demon dodge to fight, even while your stamina is recovering.
It Will be Canceled Once the Demon Gauge is Depleted
When the Demon Gauge is fully depleted, the Archdemon Mode will be canceled. In addition to gradually decreasing over time, the Demon Gauge is consumed when performing Demon Flurry and other special attacks while in Archdemon Mode. Be sure to keep this in mind.
Perfect Evade Gives Buffs
| Advantages of Perfect Evade (while at Archdemon Mode) |
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| - Increases Attack Power & Element Damage - Allows you to repeatedly attack while evading. |
Demon Dodge, available in both Demon Mode and Archdemon Mode, activates when a dodge becomes a Perfect Evade when timed with the enemy's attack. If successful, you counterattack during the evasion and also enter a buff state called Demon Dodge state for a limited time. Try aiming it for once you get used to using the dual blades.
Perfect Evade GuideUse Blade Dance While Enemy Is Down
| How to do Blade Dance |
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+ + + + |
When there's an opening, such as when the enemy is down or trapped, aim for high damage with Blade Dance. Especially during extended attack opportunities, a longer Blade Dance combo that includes Demon Flurry is highly effective.
Dual Blades - Attack & Moves
Basic Controls
Combos During Demon Mode or Archdemon Mode
(Head off a ledge)
(Drop down from a ledge using Demon Dodge)
Blade Dance
| How to do |
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+ + + (Consumes Demon Gauge) |
+ (Consumes Demon Gauge) |
In this version, the Blade Dance has been modified to chain up to the third stage (Blade Dance III) with additional inputs. This change allows you to interrupt the combo if the situation becomes too dangerous, making it easier to cover the weakness of Blade Dance, which has a significant opening. Additionally, you can now also chain into a combo with Demon Flurry by pressing R2.
Demon Flurry
| How to do |
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+ + (Consumes Demon Gauge) |
+ (Cosumes Demon Gauge) |
While in Archdemon Mode, you can use Demon Flurry, a technique similar to Blade Dance. Additionally, by pressing R2, you can chain it into a combo with Blade Dance.
Demon Dodge
| How to do |
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Demon Dodge * Gain a buff after Perfect Evade success |
| Follow-up Combo |
➡ Perfect Evade Screw Slicer |
| Successfully performing a Perfect Evade will enter the 'Demon Dodge' state. └Attack power and attribute value increases, and you can perform evasion while attacking. |
While in Demon Mode or Archdemon Mode, the dodge action with the X button becomes Demon Dodge. Additionally, if you dodge in sync with an enemy's attack, it becomes a Perfect Evade and puts you into a 'Demon Dodge' state that allows you to attack while evading.
Focus Strike: Turning Tide
| How to do |
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Hold+ Focus Strike: Turning Tide |
While holding L2 to activate Focus Mode, you can perform a Focus Strike with R1. If the first hit lands on the wound, the combo will automatically continue.
Midair Spinning Blade Dance
| How to do |
|---|
While Midair Midair Spinning Blade DanceOn A Ledge Midair Spinning Blade Dance |
While in the air during Demon Mode, press △ or use Demon Dodge to jump down from a ledge, and you can perform the Midair Spinning Blade Dance.
Dual Blades - Recommended Combos
| Combos | Recommendation Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼ Blade Dance With Demon Flurry | ★★★ |
| ▼ Burst Combo Without Using Demon Gauge | ★★★ |
| ▼ Chain Combo After Perfect Evade | ★★・ |
| ▼ Midair Spinning Blade Dance Using Seikret | ★・・ |
Blade Dance With Demon Flurry
| How to do |
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[While in Demon Mode] + |
This is a Burst combo that combines Blade Dance with Demon Flurry during Demon Mode. It's highly effective for dealing massive damage when the enemy is down or caught in a trap, taking advantage of the large opening.
Start With Demon Flurry for Shorter Combo
| How to do |
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[Archdemon Mode] + |
By performing the same input during the Archdemon Mode, you can skip the initial Blade Dance I and start with the shortened combo, beginning from Demon Flurry I. Use it depending on the length of the enemy's downtime or other situational factors.
Burst Combo Without Using Demon Gauge
| How to do |
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then repeat |
This is a loop combo using regular attacks with repeated △ hits while in Demon Mode, along with the continuous slashes of Demon Flurry Rush ◯. Use Demon Flurry Rush to close the distance or evade attacks while continuing the combo.
Chain Combo After Perfect Evade
| How to do |
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Timed With Enemy Attacks + |
After evading an attack and successfully achieving Perfect Evade, you can chain into Screw Slicer with △. Adjust the direction with the left stick to close the distance with the enemy. If there's still an opening, you can seamlessly connect to another attack.
Midair Spinning Blade Dance Using Seikret
| How to do |
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While Riding Seikret |
Ride Seikret to close the distance and press X to jump. While in midair, activate Demon Mode and chain into Midair Spinning Blade Dance with △. This combo is recommended when chasing fleeing enemies and launching a Sneak Attack.
Dual Blades - New Attack Overview
| Attacks | Button Input |
|---|---|
| ▼ Blade Dance & Demon Flurry | + + + |
| ▼ Perfect Evade | |
| ▼ Focus Strike: Turning Tide | Hold + |
Blade Dance & Demon Flurry
| How to do |
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+ + + (Consumes Demon Gauge) |
+ (Consumes Demon Gauge) |
In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Blade Dance has been modified to allow additional inputs, extending it up to Blade Dance III (the third stage). This change makes it easier to interrupt the combo if needed, addressing the weakness of Blade Dance's large opening. Additionally, you can now chain into a combo that includes Demon Flurry with R2.
Perfect Evade
| How to do |
|---|
Demon Dodge |
When you time your Demon Dodge perfectly with the enemy's attack, it becomes a Perfect Evade . After a perfect evade success, you will gain a buff and enter a brief Demon Dodge state.
Focus Strike: Turning Tide
| How to do |
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Hold + Focus Strike: Turning Tide |
Hold L2 to activate Focus Mode, then use R1 to perform a Focus Strike. If the first hit lands on the wound, the combo will automatically continue.
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