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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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Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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144 | 10% | None | |
Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Attack Boost Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Sneak Attack Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Health Boost Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
576 | -30% | None |
Armor | Skills | ||
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Evasive Concentration
Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1 |
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▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 | ||
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2 |
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Poison Resistance
Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1 |
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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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
335 | 10% |
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(at least Grade 5) |
370 | 0% |
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 |
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Water Attack
Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1 |
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▸ Water Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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Poison Resistance
Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1 |
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▸ Water Attack Lv. 2 |
You can replace the Pukei Lagoon Hat with the Kulu Headpiece if you don't have the materials.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
370 | 0% |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 | ||
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Burst
Lv. 2 ▸ Lock On Lv. 1 |
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▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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Fire Attack
Lv. 1 ▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2 |
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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At least Grade 6 |
461 | 0% |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 |
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▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 | ||
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▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
370 | 0% |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Attack Boost Lv. 2 | ||
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Evade Extender
Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1 |
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2 |
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▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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Fire Resistance
Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 |
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
361 | 0% |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 |
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Ice Resistance
Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1 |
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▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
361 | 0% |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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Divine Blessing
Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1 |
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▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 | ||
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2 |
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▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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Fire Resistance
Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 |
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
368 | -30% |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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Lock On
Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 |
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Focus
Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 |
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Dragon Attack
Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1 |
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Dragon Attack
Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1 |
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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.
Skill | Explanation / Recommended Level |
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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: ★★☆ |
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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128 | - |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Rising Tide Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Thunder Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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182 | - |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Water Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Water Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Divine Blessing Lv.1 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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128 | - |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Special Boost Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Thunder Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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260 | - |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2 | ||
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▸ Special Boost Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv.1 ▸ Burst Lv.1 |
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▸ Divine Blessing Lv.1 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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361 | - |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Special Boost Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv.1 ▸ Burst Lv.1 |
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▸ Ice Attack Lv.2 | ||
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▸ 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.
Weapon | ATK | AFF | ELE |
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(at least Grade 5) |
370 | - |
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Armor | Skills | ||
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▸Critical Eye Lv. 1 | ||
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▸ Special Boost Lv.1 | ||
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▸ Lock On Lv.1 ▸ Burst Lv.1 |
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▸ Thunder Attack Lv.1 | ||
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▸ 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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