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How to Use Double Attacks

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How to Use Double Attacks

You can use a Double Attack in Monster Hunter Stories 3 by winning a Head-to-Head battle while you and your Monstie attack the same target. Find out how to easily trigger Double Attacks and what their effects are here!

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How to Use Double Attacks

Win a Head-to-Head With Your Monstie

Double Attack Animation

In order to trigger a Double Attack, you or your Monstie must win a Head-to-Head while you and your Monstie are attacking the same opponent.

Your Monstie Must Use the Same Attack Type

Use the Same Attack Type as Monstie

Since Head-to-Heads are about winning the Rock-Paper-Scissors situation by choosing the correct attack type, you and your Monstie must also use the same attack type to trigger a Double Attack.

Does Not Trigger Using a Skill With No Attack Type

Skills With No Attack Type

Some Weapon Skills have no Attack Types, which have yellow icons, similar to the Hunting Horn skills above. These types of skills cannot trigger Head-to-Heads, and therefore cannot trigger Double Attacks as well.

Use the Battle Lines to Trigger Double Attacks

Line Type Effect
Yellow Battle Line
Yellow		 ・An opposing Monster will attack you.
Blue Battle Line
Blue		 ・Your Monstie, Battle Ally, or Ally's Monstie will trigger a Head-to-Head.

You can manipulate your chances of getting a Double Attack by following the Battle Lines in combat. Specifically, you can make your Monstie use a skill toward an opponent that is targeting you with a yellow line, or you can attack an opponent that is targeting your Monstie with a blue line.

Double Attack Effects

Significantly Increases the Kinship Gauge

Increase the Kinship Gauge
One of the advantages of using a Double Attack is increasing the Kinship Gauge significantly, allowing you to ride your Monstie more quickly and use your Kinship Skills.

Deal More Damage

Deal More Damage
As you're attacking with your Monstie, you'll also be dealing lots of damage to the opposing Monster that lost the Head-to-Head.

Cancel a Monster's Attack

Cancel a Monster
Finally, triggering a Double Attack also cancels the opposing Monster's action, giving you an advantage in combat and mitigating the damage your party would take.

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How to Synchro Rush Habitat Restoration Guide: How to Restore Habitat
How to Use Kinship Skills Character Creation Guide: How to Change Appearance
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