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Best Dual Blades Builds

Here are the best Dual Blades Builds in Monster Hunter Now. Check out the best early game build and the best Dual Blades build progression against large monsters in this guide!

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Early Game Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
144 10% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Mail (Grade 2)
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

The Kulu-Ya-Ku dual blades are pretty much your only option for early game progression. Thankfully, they're fairly good as they come with innate affinity to shred through monsters as you climb up the ranks.

This build is well-suited for both progression and farming Tobi-Kadachi materials, essential for crafting equipment before facing Jyuratodus.

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Raw Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
576 -30% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Zinogre Helm (Grade 6)
Evasive Concentration Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathian Coil (Grade 6)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1

The Black Diablos Dual Blades are a powerful raw option when combined with Burst and Weakness Exploit. Burst is fairly easy to activate especially during Demon Mode as it can deal plenty of hits. If Black Diablos is not available, the Diablos Hatchets are still a very usable substitute.

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Water Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Alternative:
(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 181
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathian Coil (Grade 5)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

You can replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

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Fire Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 181
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Burst Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Coil (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 2

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Thunder Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Burst Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1

If you can't craft the Rathalos Mail yet, you can use the Anja Mail as an alternative. At Grade 6, you get two levels on Special Boost, which can up the damage of your Heavenly Blade Dance.

This build also relies on Zinogre materials, which is usually only available in Hunt-a-Thons. You can also replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

Alternative Thunder Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 181
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Helm (Grade 5)
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 1

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Ice Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)
Critical Eye Lv. 2

This Ice Dual Blades build requires Barioth materials, which is available during Hunt-a-Thons. You can also replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

Alternative Ice Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Helm (Grade 6)
Divine Blessing Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 6)
Special Boost Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 1

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Dragon Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

You can replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.

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Best Skills for Dual Blades

Recommended Skills to Equip

Skill Explanation / Recommended Level
Elemental Attack Take advantage of a monster's elemental weakness by equipping this stat!
Priority: ★★★
Critical Eye This skill will increase your critical hit rate, which will directly increase your DPS.
Priority: ★★☆
Lock On Target a monster's weak spots easily with this skill!
Priority: ★★☆
Weakness Exploit Raises affinity when targeting weak points. Pairs well with Lock On.
Priority: ★★☆
Burst Improve your DPS further by continuously attacking.
Priority: ★★☆

Dual Blades Builds Against Monsters

Best Jyuratodus Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
128 - Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 47
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 2)
Thunder Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Once you've unlocked this weapon, forge it as early as you can as this can help you defeat Jyuratodus, especially with its lightning weakness. Additionally, you can boost your Thunder damage by forging the Kadachi Coil, which grants you the Thunder Attack skill once equipped.

If you're short on materials, you can continue using the Rending Beaks with a different waist armor.

Best Anjanath Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
182 - Monster Hunter Now - Water 75
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 3)
Water Attack Lv.1
Water Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Coil (Grade 3)
Divine Blessing Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 2)
Water Attack Lv.1

Equip the water Dual Blades, as they are the best weapons to use against Anjanath, particularly given its water weakness. If you can also forge the two Jyura armor pieces mentioned above, do so, as they can boost your output during the hunt with the Water Attack skill.

Best Rathian Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
128 - Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 47
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 3)
Thunder Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 3)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Use the thunder weapon again as this is the ideal weapon to use when facing Rathian. Raise your Kadachi Coil to Grade 3 as well to improve your survivability when facing this monster. Additionally, try forging the Anja Mail as well as this can enhance your special skill damage.

Best Legiana Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
260 - Monster Hunter Now - Fire 117
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv.1
Lock On Lv.1
Burst Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Coil (Grade 3)
Divine Blessing Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 4)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Legiana is weak to fire, so make sure to equip your fire dual blades before facing this monster. Additionally, consider forging Anjanath armor pieces, such as the Anja Helm, to boost your fire damage during the hunt.

It is also ideal to equip the Rathian Vambraces, as they provide two skills that can greatly assist you during the hunt. Lock On helps you target a specific weak spot, while Burst can increase your damage output after a certain number of hits.

Best Diablos Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
361 - Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv.1
Lock On Lv.1
Burst Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv.2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 4)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Use the ice weapon to exploit Diablos' weakness to this element when hunting for this monster. Forge and equip the Legiana Coil as well to boost your ice damage further.

Best Rathalos Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 - Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 181
Armor Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Mail (Grade 4)
Special Boost Lv.1
Lock On Lv.1
Burst Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 3)
Thunder Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 4)
Critical Eye Lv.1

When facing Rathalos, make sure to upgrade the Thunder Dual Blades to exploit its weakness to thunder attacks.

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