This is a Charge Blade Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). This Guide includes how to use charge blade, attacks, combo, focus mode, techniques and moves, stances, and more!
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Table of Contents
Charge Blade - How to Use
Learn Characteristics of Charge Blade Buff
| Buff | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 Shield Boost (Elemental Boost) | - Can be enhanced with Charge Phial - Guard UP & Damage Up in Axe Mode - Can use Super Amped Elemental Discharge (SAED) |
| Sword Boost | - Can be triggered while in Shield Boost state - Sword attacks are not deflected, and Phial-base attacks occur |
| Power Axe | - Can be enhanced with specific actions. - Axe attacks become multi-hit by holding down the button - Phial consumption is reduced by 0.5 - The boost state persists even after actions like sheathing or using SAED |
| Overcharged Phials | - When charging with a Phial is full, the excess will Overcharge the Phial - Damage increases for attacks that use Overchaged Phials - Using Overcharged Phial for Shield Boost extends the duration |
In Monster Hunter Wilds, key aspects of using the Charge Blade include understanding the characteristics of Shield Boost (Elemental Boost), Sword Boost, Power Axe Mode, and the Overcharged Phials. Be sure to refer to the table above and commit these to memory.
Sword and Axe Modes
| Mode | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Sword | - Faster movement speed - There are many agile attacks, but the firepower is low - Phial can be charged. - Can Guard with Shield or Guard Point mechanic |
| Axe | - Slower movement speed - Longer weapon reach but larger vulnerabilities - Plenty of high-firepower attacks that consume Phials |
Sword Mode and Axe mode both have differences, such as movement speed, guard, and attack methods, so it is important to familiarize yourself with how each mode interplays with the other to truly master the Charge Blade.
Charge Phials in Sword Mode
| How to Do Sword Attacks to Charge Phial |
|---|
＋ Hold Hold ＋ |
First, attack with Sword Mode to fill the phials with energy, which are visible in the top-left corner of the screen. Particularly, holding ◯ button to perform the "Charged Double Slash" makes it easier to charge energy. When the phials turn yellow, you can charge 3 phials. When the phials turn red, you can charge all 5 phials.
Excess from the Charge "Overcharges" the Phials
| Overcharged Phial Mechanics | |
|---|---|
| - When charging with a Phial is full, the excess will Overcharge the Phial. - Damage increases for attacks that use Overchaged Phials. - Using Overcharged Phial for Shield Boost extends the duration. |
When a Phial is already charged, charging it again will Overchange the Phial. This allows for increased damage with attacks that use Overcharged Phials, such as 'Amped Element Discharge,' and extends the enhancement duration of Shield Boost.
Prioritize Elemental Boost
| How to Do Shield: Elemental Boost |
|---|
＋ (While Charging) Hold |
| Shield: Elemental Boost (Elemental Roundslash) |
＋ + (Partway ) |
After charging the Phial, use 'Shield: Element Boost' to activate Shield Boost. This provides the benefits of Guard UP and damage increase during Axe Mode and also allows you to use 'Super Amped Elemental Discharge (SAED)'.
Additionally, Shield Boost can be activated during 'Elemental Roundslash,' which can be performed by pressing R2 during 'Amped Element Discharge.'
Sword Boost Makes Attacks Immune to Deflects
| How to Do Sword Boost |
|---|
＋ (While Charging) Hold |
After activating Elemental Boost, apply Sword Boost if possible. This makes sword attacks apply phial effects and nullifies deflection, making it easier to attack monsters with tough hides and scales.
Main Damage Source is Element Discharges
| How to Do Element Discharge → Amped Element Discharge |
|---|
(Axe Mode) |
Once you have some phials, aggressively attack using Axe Mode's phial-based attacks. Prioritize spending your phials on 'Element Discharge' and 'Amped Element Discharge' before switching back to sword mode to recharge phials. It is important to switch to sword mode as soon as you run out of phials to recharge.
Utilize Focus Mode to Adjust Attacks
| How to Do |
|---|
Hold + + Attack Commands |
When using attacks like 'Element Discharge' or 'Amped Element Discharge' on a monster, you can adjust the direction of your attack by using Focus Mode. This is especially important for the Charge Blade since it takes some effort to re-prepare for another Element or Amped Element Discharge.
Focus Strike to Activate Power Axe Mode
| How to Do |
|---|
Hold + Focus Slash: Double Rend |
The easiest way to activate Power Axe Mode is by using 'Focus Slash: Double Rend' on a monster's wounds. While this buff is active, your Axe Mode attacks will apply multiple hits while consuming only half a phial per attack, which allows you to deal damage more efficiently.
Wounds GuideAll Activation Methods
| How to Do |
|---|
| - Hit wounds with a Focus Slash: Double Rend. - After Perfect Guard, press △ for Savage Axe Slash. - After Power Clash, press △ for Savage Axe Slash. - Execute a Mounted Finisher. |
Power Axe Mode can be triggered by Savage Axe Slash, after Perfect Guard and Power Clash. Also, Attacking while riding can also trigger Power Axe Mode, so you can switch to or maintain Power Axe Mode depending on the situation.
Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED) is Powerful
| How to Do SAED |
|---|
Amped Element Discharge + ➡ Super Amped Element Discharge + |
'Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED)' is a powerful attack that consumes all phials and can only be used when Elemental Boost is active. In Monster Hunter Wilds, loop combos involving 'Element Discharge' and 'Amped Element Discharge' while in Axe Mode are the staple, but SAED is still the singular highest damage attack of the Charge Blade.
SAED Conditions
In Monster Hunter Wilds, if you want to perform a Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED), you can only do so after an AED, an AED Follow-up, or after guarding. Be aware that, unlike previous titles, you cannot transition into it from moves like Shield Thrust.
Power Clash Occurs When Guarding
| How to Do Power Clash |
|---|
Hold (During Power Clash) Press Rapidly |
When you Guard against certain monster attacks, a new feature called 'Power Clash' is triggered. Winning a 'Power Clash' creates an opportunity to land powerful moves like 'Amped Element Discharge' on the monster. Make sure to win the clash and follow up with a counterattack.
Power Clash GuideUse Guard Points (GP) Effectively
The Charge Blade has actions with Guard Points (GP) in addition to regular Guard. Actions with GP will glow white during the GP window, making them easier to identify, but mastering them during hunts is for advanced players. Once you get comfortable with the Charge Blade, try challenging yourself with these actions.
Guard Point Triggers (GP) Actions & DetectionsList Of Actions & Detections That Trigger Guard Points (GP)
| Action | During GP Detection |
|---|---|
| Sword: Morph Slash | At The Beginning |
| Sword: Fade Slash | At the end |
| Sword: Roundslash | At the end |
| Sword: Shield Boost | At the end |
| Axe: Overhead Smash (Weapon Draw Attack) | At The Beginning |
| Axe: Morph Slash | At the end |
Charge Blade - Attacks & Moves
Basic Attack
Shield: Elemental Boost
| How to Do |
|---|
+ (While Charging) Hold |
Shield: Elemental Boost is an action that enhances your shield immediately after charging phials. When Elemental Boost is activated, it provides benefits such as increased Guard Up and increased damage in Axe Mode, and it also enables the use of Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
Focus Slash: Double Rend
| How to Do |
|---|
Hold + |
'Focus Slash: Double Rend' is a Focus Strike that can be performed from both Sword Mode and Axe Mode. When it hits a wound, it activates Power Axe Mode (or extends the duration).
Axe: Savage Axe Slash
| How to Do |
|---|
(Perfect Guard) |
It is an action that morphs Sword into Axe and is executed after a Perfect Guard in Sword Mode. Executing he attack triggers Power Axe Mode. Power Axe Mode reduces the phial consumption required for attacks for 2 minutes. Additionally, the Power Axe Mode state will remain active even when sheathing the weapon or using Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
Axe: Lateral Fade Slash
| How to Do |
|---|
During Combo+ |
This is an action where you attack while moving left and right in Axe Mode. It can be used to make fine position adjustments during combos.
Axe: Amped Element Discharge (AED)
| How to Do |
|---|
+ |
'Axe: Amped Element Discharge' is an attack performed in Axe Mode that consumes phials to unleash powerful strikes. Unlike the regular Element Discharge, it delivers greater damage with three follow-up hits triggered by the consumed phials, making it a more potent offensive option.
Axe: Amped Element Discharge Follow-up
| How to Do |
|---|
+ |
After an Amped Element Discharge (AED), a new phial-consuming attack has been added. The sequence can evolve as follows: Amped Element Discharge (AED) → Amped Element Discharge Follow-up → Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
Axe: Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED)
| How to Do |
|---|
+ + |
This is a phial-consuming attack in Axe Mode that can be unleashed when Elemental Boost is active. While it has a significant opening, it consumes all phials to deal great damage in a wide forward area. It can be derived after performing an Amped Element Discharge (AED), Amped Element Discharge (AED) Follow-up, or a Perfect Guard.
Charge Blade - Recommended Combos
| Sword Mode Combos | Recommendation Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼Phial Charging Combo → Charge & Shield Boost | ★★★ |
| ▼Sword → Axe Morph → High Output Combo | ★★・ |
| ▼Guard → Super Amped Element Discharge | ★・・ |
| Axe Mode Combos | Recommendation Rating |
| ▼Element Discharge & High Output Loop | ★★★ |
| ▼Overhead Slash & High Output Loop | ★★・ |
Phial Charging Combo → Charge & Shield Boost
| How to Do |
|---|
+ Hold Hold + (While Charging) Hold |
A combo to quickly charge phials with Sword: Forward Slash → Charged Double Slash → Roundslash → Charged Double Slash. After charging the phials, you can immediately enhance your shield with Shield: Elemental Boost. Be sure to use this combo at the start of a hunt or whenever you need to charge your phials.
Sword → Axe Morph → High Output Combo
| How to Do (Phials Charged) |
|---|
+ + + or+ |
A combo where, after charging the phials, you perform Forward Slash → Shield Thrust in Sword Mode. Then morph into Axe Mode and execute Amped Element Discharge (AED). After AED, you can follow up by pressing ◯ for Amped Element Discharge Follow-up or △+◯ for Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
Guard → Super Amped Element Discharge
| How to Do (Phials Charged & Shield Boost) |
|---|
Hold + |
A combo where you Guard a monster's attack and then quickly perform Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED). While you need to guard the attack, if successful, you can easily unleash Super Amped Element Discharge to deal massive damage.
Element Discharge & High Output Loop
| How to Do (Phials Charged) |
|---|
+ Repeat |
A combo where you perform Element Discharge twice with the Axe, followed by Amped Element Discharge (AED) & Amped Element Discharge Follow-up. After AED Follow-up, you can chain back into Element Discharge, allowing you to loop the same combo as long as you have phials. If you activate Power Axe Mode beforehand, you can reduce phial consumption, allowing for more loop repetitions.
Overhead Slash & High Output Loop
| How to Do (Phials Charged) |
|---|
+ + ➡ Repeat |
A combo where you loop Amped Element Discharge (AED) & Amped Element Discharge Follow-up with Overhead Slash for focused attacks. By activating Power Axe Mode to reduce phial consumption, you can increase the number of loop repetitions. This allows for sustained damage output while maintaining efficient use of your phials.
Charge Blade - New Attack Overview
| Attacks | Button Input |
|---|---|
| ▼Sword: Shield Boost (Shield: Elemental Boost) | + (While Charging) Hold |
| ▼Focus Slash: Double Rend | Hold + |
| ▼Axe: Savage Axe Slash | Perfect Guard |
| ▼Axe: Lateral Fade Slash | During Combo+ |
| ▼Axe: Amped Element Discharge Follow-up | + |
Sword: Shield Boost (Shield: Elemental Boost)
| How to Do |
|---|
+ (While Charging) Hold |
'Shield Boost' is an action that allows you to enhance your shield immediately after charging the phial. When Shield Boost is activated, it provides benefits such as increased Guard Up and increased damage in Axe Mode, and it also enables the use of Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
Focus Slash: Double Rend
| How to Do |
|---|
Hold + |
'Focus Slash: Double Rend' is a Focus Weakness Attack that can be performed from both Sword Mode and Axe Mode. When it hits a wound, it activates Power Axe Mode (or extends the duration if already enhanced).
Axe: Savage Axe Slash
| How to Do |
|---|
(After Perfect Guard) |
It is an action that transforms Sword into Axe and is executed after a Perfect Guard in Sword Mode. At the same time as the attack, the axe can be enhanced to Power Axe Mode. Power Axe Mode reduces the phial consumption required for attacks for 2 minutes. Additionally, the Power Axe Mode state will remain active even when sheathing the weapon or using Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
Axe: Lateral Fade Slash
| How To Do |
|---|
During Combo + |
This is an action where you attack while moving left and right in Axe Mode. It can be used to make fine position adjustments during combos.
Axe: Amped Element Discharge (AED)
| How to Do |
|---|
+ |
After the Amped Element Discharge (AED), a new phial-consuming attack has been added. The sequence can evolve as follows: Amped Element Discharge (AED) → Amped Element Discharge Follow-up → Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED).
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