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Best Build and Armor for Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game and high rank sets, and recommended armor.

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Best Build After Update

Recommended BuildRating
▼ 5 Element Damage-Focused Build★★★★★
▼ 5 Element Recovery-Focused Build★★★★
▼ Flexible Paralysis Build★★★・・
Best Non-Artian BuildRating
▼ Non-Artian Paralysis Build★★・・・
▼ Non-Artian 5 Element Build★★・・・

After the first update in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended Dual Blades build includes: a '5 Element Damage-focused build using Zoh Shia armor', a '5 Element Recovery-focused build', and a 'Flexible Paralysis Dual Blades build'.

5 Element Damage-Focused Build

Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Fire 2705%0
DecorationBlaze-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeFire Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Fire AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Water 2705%0
DecorationStream-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeWater Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Water AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Thunder 2705%0
Decoration Bolt-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeThunder Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Thunder AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Ice 2705%0
Decoration Frost-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeIce Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Ice AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Dragon 2705%0
DecorationDragon-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeDragon Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Dragon AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1

The strongest equipment for each element for Dual Blades after the update uses Zoh Shia Armor. Meeting the requirement will increase its Affinity up to 45% and heals overtime with Super Recovery. Swap Critical Jewel III 3 to Mind's Eye Jewel III 3 if you are fighting Monster with hard skin. The last 2 slots of Decorations can be used the way you want it. Depends on your preference, you can also opt to make Coalescence Lv1 and add Ambush, Earplugs or Stamina Surge.

5 Element Recovery-Focused Build

Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDecoration
315Fire 2705%0
DecorationBlaze-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeFire Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Recovery Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesArkvulcan Vambraces Beta②②①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーMedicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
GreavesArkvulcan Greaves Beta③①ーChain Jewel 3
Medicine Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5Recovery SpeedLv3
Critical ElementLv3Razor SharpLv3
Power ProlongerLv3ConstitutionLv3
Recovery UpLv3Fire AttackLv3
BurstLv2Convert ElementLv1
Quick SheathLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDecoration
315Water 2705%0
DecorationStream-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeWater Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Recovery Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesArkvulcan Vambraces Beta②②①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーMedicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
GreavesArkvulcan Greaves Beta③①ーChain Jewel 3
Medicine Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5Recovery SpeedLv3
Critical ElementLv3Razor SharpLv3
Power ProlongerLv3ConstitutionLv3
Recovery UpLv3Water AttackLv3
BurstLv2Convert ElementLv1
Quick SheathLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDecoration
315Thunder 2705%0
DecorationBolt-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeThunder Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Recovery Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesArkvulcan Vambraces Beta②②①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーMedicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
GreavesArkvulcan Greaves Beta③①ーChain Jewel 3
Medicine Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5Recovery SpeedLv3
Critical ElementLv3Razor SharpLv3
Power ProlongerLv3ConstitutionLv3
Recovery UpLv3Thunder AttackLv3
BurstLv2Convert ElementLv1
Quick SheathLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDecoration
315Ice 2705%0
DecorationFrost-Crit Elem
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeIce Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Recovery Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesArkvulcan Vambraces Beta②②①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーMedicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
GreavesArkvulcan Greaves Beta③①ーChain Jewel 3
Medicine Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5Recovery SpeedLv3
Critical ElementLv3Razor SharpLv3
Power ProlongerLv3ConstitutionLv3
Recovery UpLv3Ice AttackLv3
BurstLv2Convert ElementLv1
Quick SheathLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDecoration
315Dragon 2705%0
DecorationDragon-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeDragon Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Recovery Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesArkvulcan Vambraces Beta②②①Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーMedicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
GreavesArkvulcan Greaves Beta③①ーChain Jewel 3
Medicine Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5Recovery SpeedLv3
Critical ElementLv3Razor SharpLv3
Power ProlongerLv3ConstitutionLv3
Recovery UpLv3Dragon AttackLv3
BurstLv2Convert ElementLv1
Quick SheathLv1Stamina SurgeLv1

This Dual Blades Five-Element Build set focuses more on recovery than damage, making use of Super Recovery and Hasten Recovery to enhance survivability. Under optimal conditions, it can reach up to 70% Affinity while maintaining high sustainability through its two recovery skills. Successfully performing a Perfect Evade activates Demon Boost Mode, boosting both Attack and Elemental damage by 1.2x, made easier to maintain with Power Prolonger.

Flexible Paralysis Build

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Paralysis 705%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sprinter Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
VambracesDahaad Shardbraces Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーCounterattack Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanCounterattack Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Adrenaline RushLv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Critical BoostLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3Marathon RunnerLv2
Recovery SpeedLv1AdaptabilityLv1
Flinch FreeLv1CoalescenceLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

This is the best recommended post-update Paralysis Dual Blades build featuring the Artian weapon. The setup focuses on boosting base attack to prioritize physical damage. Successfully performing a Perfect Evade activates Demon Boost Mode, increasing attack by 1.2x, and Adrenaline Rush, which grants an Attack Up buff for 30 seconds. For further increases in damage and affinity, consider equipping the Corrupted Mantle.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
266Paralysis 15020%0
DecorationCrit Stat-Handicraft Jewel 3
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
Mastery Jewel 3
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAffinity Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Physique Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Refresh Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Counterattack Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical StatusLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3Marathon RunnerLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1CoalescenceLv1
Stamina SurgeLv1Adrenaline RushLv1
HandicraftLv1

This multiplayer-oriented build prioritizes Paralysis uptime over raw damage. The Production Bonus is set to Affinity Infusion to slightly increase the activation rate of Critical Status. For the Reinforcement Bonus, make sure to include at least one Sharpness Boost as a baseline, then aim for additional Element Boosts with the remaining slots.

Non-Artian Paralysis Build

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Lala Harpactirs
AttackElementAffinityDefense
280Paralysis 15015%0
Weapon SkillCritical DrawLv2
Critical StatusLv1
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Paralyzer Jewel II 2
Paralyzer Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sprinter Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
VambracesDahaad Shardbraces Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーCounterattack Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanCounterattack Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Adrenaline RushLv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Critical BoostLv3Paralysis AttackLv3
Critical DrawLv2Marathon RunnerLv2
Recovery SpeedLv1AdaptabilityLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Critical StatusLv1
CoalescenceLv1BurstLv1

This is a post-update Paralysis Dual Blades build that doesn't require the Artian weapon. Lala Harpactirs features a long white sharpness gauge, providing strong, sustained performance. Aside from lacking three Lv3 decoration slots like the Artian weapon, its overall performance is comparable, making it the superior choice in terms of ease of forging. Successfully landing a Perfect Evade triggers Demon Boost Mode for a 1.2x attack multiplier, and Adrenaline Rush grants an Attack Up buff for 30 seconds.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Lala Harpactirs
AttackElementAffinityDefense
280Paralysis 15015%0
Weapon SkillCritical DrawLv2
Critical StatusLv1
DecorationParalyzer Jewel III 3
Crit Status Jewel II 2
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Physique Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Refresh Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Counterattack Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical StatusLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3Marathon RunnerLv3
Critical DrawLv2Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Critical BoostLv1
CoalescenceLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1

This build prioritizes the number of Paralysis procs to maximize crowd control. When conditions are met, attacks on wounded parts can reach 100% Affinity, making it easier to capitalize on Critical Status. The more Paralysis procs you achieve, the more efficient hunts become, making this build particularly effective for multiplayer hunts.

Non-Artian 5 Element Build

Weapon Name Sharpness
dbWyvern Lovers
Attack Element Affinity Defense
280 Fire 200 10% 0
Weapon Skills Critical Boost Lv3
Decoration Blaze-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp Jewel 2
Razor Sharp Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②①
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces Beta ②②ー Phoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Charge Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Counterattack Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Constitution Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Critical Boost Lv3 Fire Attack Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Coalescence Lv3
Recovery Speed Lv1 Evade Window Lv1
Adrenaline Rush Lv1 Critical Element Lv1

Dual Blades' strongest fire crafted weapon uses Wyvern Lovers as it has a high element value, white sharpness, 10% affinity and Critical Boost skill. For weapon decorations, it is recommended to have Fire Attack and Razor Sharp.

Weapon Name Sharpness
dbEvening Dusk
Attack Element Affinity Defense
294 Water 190 15% 0
Weapon Skill Slicked Blade Lv3
Critical ElementLv1
Decoration Stream-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp Jewel 2
Razor Sharp Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②①
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sprinter Jewel 1
Mail Mizutsune Mail Alpha ①ーー Sprinter Jewel 1
Vambraces Mizutsune Braces Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Mizutsune Coil Beta ③②① Counterattack Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sprinter Jewel 1
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Talisman Challenger Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Mizutsune's Prowess (4 piece) Alluring Pelt(3 piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Constitution Lv3 Slicked Blade Lv3
Water AttackLv3 Razor SharpLv3
Marathon RunnerLv3 Evade WindowLv2
Critical ElementLv2 CoalescenceLv2
Recovery SpeedLv1 Evade ExtenderLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1

After the update, Evening Dusk is now the best crafted water weapon for the Dual Blades. It boast a long white sharpness gauge and while Slicked Blade is active you can get a total of 45% affinity with just the weapon. The 4 piece Mizutsune armor set effect inflicts Bubbleblight onto the enemy after dodging multiple times.

Weapon Name Sharpness
dbFulgurtwins Guardiana
Attack Element Affinity Defense
294 Thunder 200 15% 0
Weapon Skills Critical Element Lv3
Decoration Bolt/Handicraft Jwl 3
Sharp Jewel 3
Handicraft Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②①
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces Beta ②②ー Phoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Charge Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Counterattack Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Constitution Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Critical Element Lv3 Thunder Attack Lv3
Coalescence Lv3 Protective Polish Lv2
Handicraft Lv2 Recovery Speed Lv1
Adrenaline Rush Lv1 Evade Window Lv1

Dual Blades' strongest thunder crafted weapon uses Fulgurtwins Guardiana as it has a high element values, 10% affinity, Critical Element but has blue sharpness skill. For weapon decorations, it is recommended to have Fire Attack, Protective Polish, and Handicraft Effect.

Weapon Name Sharpness
dbPrecipice Ulokiem
Attack Element Affinity Defense
294 Ice 300 0% 0
Weapon Skills Focus Lv3
Decoration Frost-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp Jewel 2
Razor Sharp Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②①
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces Beta ②②ー Phoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Charge Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Counterattack Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Constitution Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Focus Lv3 Ice Attack Lv3
Coalescence Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv2
Critical Element Lv2 Recovery Speed Lv1
Adrenaline Rush Lv1 Evade Window Lv1

Dual Blades' strongest ice crafted weapon uses Precipice Ulokiem as it has a high element value and white sharpness. For weapon decorations, it is recommended to have Ice Attack and Razor Sharp to aid with sharpness.

Weapon Name Sharpness
dbBequeathed Oblivion
Attack Element Affinity Defense
294 Dragon 200 10% 0
Weapon Skills Power Prolonger Lv3
Decoration Dragon-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp Jewel 2
Razor Sharp Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②①
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces Beta ②②ー Phoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Charge Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Counterattack Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Constitution Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv3 Dragon Attack Lv3
Coalescence Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv2
Critical Element Lv2 Recovery Speed Lv1
Adrenaline Rush Lv1 Evade Window Lv1

Dual Blades' strongest dragon crafted weapon uses Bequeathed Oblivion as it has a high element value, white sharpness, 10% affinity and Power Prolonger skill. For weapon decorations, it is recommended to have Dragon Attack and Razor Sharp.

Dual Blades High Rank Builds (HR20-40)

▼ Early High Rank▼ Up to HR40▼ Right After HR40

Best Build for Early High Rank

Barina Faucilles III is Recommended

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Barina Faucilles III
AttackElementAffinityDefense
210Paralysis 11015%0
Equipment SkillsCritical Draw Lv2
Critical Status Lv1

A best Dual Blades weapon for the early stages of High Rank is the Lala Barina Fouche III, which becomes available starting from Chapter 4. With its long blue sharpness gauge and ability to inflict Paralysis for immobilization, it's a versatile choice you can bring against any monster.

Rathalos Weapon Optional
WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Twin Flames I
AttackElementAffinityDefense
252Fire 16010%0
Equipment SkillsCritical Boost Lv3

Twin Flames I, which can be crafted after hunting Rathalos, is also a recommended option. Not only does it have a long blue sharpness gauge, but it also comes with Level 3 Critical Boost, making it easier to deal high damage when landing critical hits.


Rathalos Set is Recommended

ArmorSkill
HelmRathalos Helm AlphaEvade Window Lv2
Constitution Lv1
MailRathalos Mail BetaAdrenaline Rush Lv2
VambracesBalahara Vambraces AlphaEvade Extender Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1
CoilRathalos Coil BetaAdrenaline Rush Lv2
GreavesRathalos Greaves AlphaEvade Window Lv2
Adrenaline Rush Lv1
TalismanHope CharmSelf-Improvement Lv1
Recovery Up Lv1
Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare (4 Piece)Scaling Prowess (3 Piece)
Adrenaline Rush Lv5Evade Window Lv4
Critical Boost Lv3Evade Extender Lv1
Constitution Lv1Stamina Surge Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1Recovery Up Lv1

A best early High Rank equipment set for Dual Blades is the Rathalos Equipment, which becomes available in Chapter 4. Its Adrenaline Rush skill, which grants an attack boost upon a successful evade, pairs well with the Dual Blades' Perfect Evade mechanic. Since incoming damage increases in High Rank, it's also a good time to upgrade your gear for better defense.

Best Build for Up to HR40

Lala Barina Fouche IV for Weapon

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blade Barina Faucilles IV
AttackElementAffinityDefense
252Paralysis 13015%0
Weapon SkillCritical DrawLv2
Critical StatusLv1

For Dual Blades up to HR40, the Lala Barina Fouche IV, which can be crafted after reaching HR32, is a recommended choice. It features a long white sharpness gauge and can inflict Paralysis for crowd control. It features a long white sharpness gauge and can inflict Paralysis for crowd control, making it a reliable option even against monsters like Arkveld that are resistant to elemental damage.

Recommended 4 Elements
WeaponSharpness
Dual Blade Twin Flames I
AttackElementAffinityDefense
252Fire 16010%0
Weapon SkillCritical BoostLv3

The Twin Flames I is perfectly fine to use as your Fire Element weapon.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blade Guild Knight Sabers II
AttackElementAffinityDefense
224Water 17010%0
Weapon SkillFocusLv3

Once you reach HR20 and access the Ruins of Wyveria, the Guild Knight Sabers II becomes a strong Water Element option. It has a long blue sharpness gauge and excellent element value. It also comes with the Focus skill, making it easier to charge the Demon Gauge.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blade Whirling Fulgur I
AttackElementAffinityDefense
252Thunder 16015%0
Weapon SkillCritical ElementLv3

For Thunder Element, once you reach HR20 and can fight the High Rank Guardian Fulgur in the Ruins of Wyveria, the Whirling Fulgur I is an excellent choice. While it only has a green sharpness gauge, it comes with Critical Element Level 3, which boosts Elemental damage on critical hits.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blade Jin Dhakoo I
AttackElementAffinityDefense
266Ice 2700%0
Weapon SkillFocusLv3

For Ice Element, the Jin Dhakoo I, which becomes craftable at HR32, is a recommended choice. It offers high Attack and Ice Element values, comes with a white sharpness gauge, and features the Focus skill to make charging the Demon Gauge easier.


G. Ebony and Jin Dahaad for Armor

ArmorSkills
HelmG. Ebony Helm BetaBurstLv2
MailRathalos Mail BetaAdrenaline RushLv2
VambracesG. Ebony Braces AlphaBurstLv2
Divine BlessingLv1
CoilRathalos Coil BetaAdrenaline RushLv2
GreavesDahaad Shardgreaves BetaAgitatorLv2
TalismanChallenger Charm IAgitatorLv1
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)Rathalos's Flare(2 Piece)
BurstLv4Adrenaline RushLv4
AgitatorLv3Divine BlessingLv1

For Dual Blades up to HR40, the recommended equipment sets are the High Rank Guardian Ebony Equipment and Jin Dahaad Equipment. You can craft these after defeating Guardian Ebony at HR20 and Jin Dahaad at HR32. If you have available Slots, be sure to add Decorations like Marathon Runner and Stamina Surge.

Best Build at HR40

Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Lala Harpactirs
AttackElementCriticalDefense
280Paralysis 15015%0
Weapon SkillCritical Draw Lv2
Critical Status Lv1
DecorationCritical Jewel 1
Critical Jewel 1
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーPhysique Jewel 1
MailArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ー-
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーPhysique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①-
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger (2 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv3Marathon Runner Lv3
Agitator Lv2Critical Draw Lv2
Evade Window Lv1Antivirus Lv1
Coalescence Lv1Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1Critical Status Lv1

The recommended equipment for Dual Blades post-game is Lala Harpactirs. In addition to its high Attack and Affinity of 15%, it also has a white sharpness gauge, and is excellent in that it works on any monster using Paralysis. If the conditions are right, the maximum Affinity will be 88% (without Drawn technique), so use Decorations like Critical Boost, Critical Status, Paralysis Attack and Agitator if you have them.

Dual Blades Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)

Lala Barina Weapon for Chapters 1-2

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Barina Faucilles I
AttackElementCriticalDefense
140Paralysis 6010%0
Weapon SkillCritical Draw Lv1

The recommended early weapon for Dual Blades is Lala Barina Faucilles I. It has a long green gauge and is good at continuously dealing damage, and you can expect to temporarily increase its fire power with Critical Draw and Weapon Affinity. Also you will have more chances to attack with the status ailment, Paralysis. If you strengthen it, it will not only increase its Sharpness, but also add Critical Status, so be sure to strengthen it until Chapter 3.

Fire/Water/Dragon also Recommended
WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Twin Albiraths I
AttackElementCriticalDefense
224Fire 9015%0
Weapon SkillCritical Element Lv1
Master's Touch Lv1

You can craft the Fire Element Twin Albiraths I by hunting Guardian Rathalos in Chapter 3. In addition to high Attack and Affinity 15%, it also has Master's Touch that can reduce Sharpness consumption, and Critical Element that increases elemental damage when landing a critical hit.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Guild Knight Sabers I
AttackElementCriticalDefense
182Water 14010%0
Weapon SkillFocus Lv2

After hunting Guardian Doshaguma in Chapter 3, you can create the Water Element "Guild Knight Sabers I". Not only does it have high Element value and Affinity, but it also has the appeal of having high Sharpness for a Low Rank weapon.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Chthonian Kusarigamas I
AttackElementCriticalDefense
196Dragon 14010%0
Weapon SkillPower Prolonger Lv2

After hunting Guardian Ebony in Chapter 3, you can craft the Dragon Element "Chthonian Kusarigamas I". The Dragon Element is the weak element of the last boss fought at the end of Chapter 3, so creating it will make it easier to defeat it.

Guardian Ebony Odogaron for Ch. 3

ArmorSkill
HelmG. Ebony HelmBurst Lv1
MailG. Ebony MailBleeding Resistance Lv1
VambracesG.Ebony BracesBurst Lv1
CoilG.Ebony CoilBurst Lv1
Bleeding Resistance Lv1
GreavesG.Doshaguma GreavesMarathon Runner Lv1
Iron Skin Lv1
TalismanHope CharmSelf-Improvement Lv1
Recovery Up Lv1
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Piece)Guardian's Pulse (3 Piece)
Burst Lv3Bleeding Resistance Lv2
Marathon Runner Lv1Iron Skin Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1Recovery Up Lv1

The recommended Dual Blades equipment for the early stages can be created in Chapter 3, the Guardian Ebony Equipment. Burst and Ebony Odogaron's Power make it easier to generate fire power, and Marathon Runner reduces Stamina consumption.

Best Low Rank Build and Armor Per Weapon

Dual Blades Best Skills

▼ Weapon Skill▼ Armor Skill

Recommended Weapon Skills

Skill NameEffect
Each Element BoostRating: ★★★
Strengthens the power of each element.
Critical ElementRating: ★★★
When a critical attack occurs, the elemental damage (Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon) dealt will be increased.
Razor SharpRating: ★★★
Suppress Sharpness consumption.
Master's TouchRating: ★★★
When a critical hit occurs, reduce Sharpness consumption.
HandicraftRating: ★★
Weapon Sharpness becomes longer. However, the length will not exceed the Sharpness limit.
Critical BoostRating: ★★
Increases the damage of critical attacks.
Power ProlongerRating: ★★
Increases the duration of the enhanced state that occurs with Long Sword, Dual Blades, Switch Axe, Sword and Shield, and Insect Glaive.
Protective PolishRating: ...
When you sharpen a weapon, its Sharpness will not decrease for a certain period of time.
Attack BoostRating: ...
Increase the player's Attack.
Critical EyeRating: ...
Affinity is UP.

Recommended weapon skills for Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Each Element Attack Enhancement", "Critical Element", "Razor Sharp", and "Master's Touch". With Dual Blades, the skills to increase Element and maintain Sharpness are important, so add "Razor Sharp" or "Master's Touch" while increasing the Element value.

Recommended Armor Skills

Weakness ExploitRating: ★★★
When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase.
BurstRating: ★★★
By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values ​​will gradually increase.
Ebony Odogaron's Power
(Guardian Ebony Series)
Rating: ★★★
When the effect of the "Burst" skill is activated, the effective time is extended and the base Attack is increased.
Gore Magala's Tyranny
(Gore Magala Series)
Rating: ★★★
When facing a large monster, you will be infected with Frenzy. When using 4-part equipment, Attack increases when infected, and the Attack increases even more when overcome.
AntivirusRating: ★★
When infected with the Mad Dragon virus, it becomes easier to overcome Frenzy and the Affinity of the overcome state increases.
AgitatorRating: ★★
When a large monster in battle becomes angry, Attack and Affinity will increase.
Adrenaline RushRating: ★★
During Evade, if monster attacks overlap at the right time, Attack will increase for a certain period of time.
Evade WindowRating: ★★
Temporarily invulnerable during Evade becomes longer.
Marathon RunnerRating: ★★
Stamina consumption of actions that gradually consume Stamina such as Dash will decrease.
Stamina SurgeRating: ...
Stamina Recovery Speed ​​becomes faster.
Zoh Shia's PulseRating: ...
Automatically restores health even without red gauge

Recommended armor skills for Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Weakness Exploit", "Burst", "Ebony Odogaron's Power", and "Gore Magala's Tyranny". "Burst" is particularly compatible with Dual Blades, which requires a lot of moves, and is a useful skill that can increase both Attack and Element values.

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