Learn to wield the Dual Blades in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Discover moves, usage tips, and recommended skills to maximize your damage output and master this weapon type.
Dual Blades trade the shield of Sword and Shield for a second blade, sacrificing blocking for faster, increased damage. Wielders can enter Demon Mode or Archdemon Mode to further boost their damage output.
Moves
| Button | Attack | Notes |
| Forward + X | Draw Slash | - |
| X | Double Slash | Combo x 3 |
| B | Evade (Demon Mode: Demon Dodge) | - |
| A | Double Cut (Demon Mode: Rotor Slash) | Combo x 2 (Combo x 3 in Demon Mode) |
| R | Demon Mode | - |
| A + X | Butterfly Slash (Demon Mode: Blade Dance) (Archdemon Mode: Demon Flurry) | Demon/Archdemon variants ignore armor. |
Usage Tips
Bring the Juice, and the Meat: Dash Juice and Cooked Meat are vital. Dash Juice provides unlimited stamina for Demon Mode, while Meat extends your stamina bar for when the Juice runs out.
Unleash the Demon Carefully: Demon mode drains stamina. Leaving it on and completely draining your stamina bar prevents dodging, which is dangerous. Use Demon mode in short bursts. Building the demon gauge by attacking smaller creatures can be beneficial.
Be Careful with the Dash: Activating Archdemon mode is important for sustained Dual Blade damage. The Dash technique consumes a significant amount of stamina. Use Dashes to evade attacks, but avoid using them to pursue targets, as this drains stamina needed for damage. Holstering and running is a better alternative.
Recommended Skills
Marathon Runner is excellent for Dual Blade users, reducing stamina drain.
Stam Recov Up is worthwhile for quicker stamina bar replenishment.
Earplugs are useful, especially when activating Demon mode, to prevent interruptions from monster roars.
Sharpening skills are beneficial as Dual Blades tend to become blunt quickly.
Minds Eye is a good choice to avoid interrupting attacks for sharpening.
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