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Ice Build			Dragon Build

Early Game Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Rending Beaks	144	10%	None
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Leather Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Attack Boost Lv. 1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv. 1
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
Thanatos Mauls (at least Grade 5)	576	-30%	None
Armor	Skills
Zinogre Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Evasive Concentration Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2
Rathian Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1
Zinogre Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ 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
Morning Dawn (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Alternative: Madness Pangas (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Jyura Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathian Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1
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
Blazing Hatchets (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Burst Lv. 2 ▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Basarios Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2

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Thunder Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Fulgur At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Zinogre Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ 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
Pulsar Hatchets (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Rathalos Helm (Grade 5)	▸ Attack Boost Lv. 2
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 1

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Ice Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Freeze Daggers (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
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
Freeze Daggers (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Legiana Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Divine Blessing Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Anja Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 1

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Dragon Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Wrath & Rancor (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ 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
Pulsar Hatchets	128	-	47
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Kadachi Coil (Grade 2)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv.1
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
Madness Pangas	182	-	75
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 3)	▸ Water Attack Lv.1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 3)	▸ Water Attack Lv.1
Lumu Coil (Grade 3)	▸ Divine Blessing Lv.1
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
Pulsar Hatchets	128	-	47
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Anja Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Special Boost Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 3)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Kadachi Coil (Grade 3)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv.1
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
Blazing Hatchets	260	-	117
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Anja Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Special Boost Lv.1
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv.1 ▸ Burst Lv.1
Lumu Coil (Grade 3)	▸ Divine Blessing Lv.1
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
Freeze Daggers	361	-	232
Armor	Skills
Leather Headgear (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Anja Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Special Boost Lv.1
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv.1 ▸ Burst Lv.1
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv.2
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
Pulsar Hatchets (at least Grade 5)	370	-	181
Armor	Skills
Leather Headgear (Grade 2)	▸Critical Eye Lv. 1
Anja Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Special Boost Lv.1
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv.1 ▸ Burst Lv.1
Kadachi Coil (Grade 3)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv.1
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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