How to use Dual Blade Weapons in Monster Hunter Rise
The Dual Blades is one of the fourteen weapon types the player can pick when hunting Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise. The weapon type benefits from being the highest DPS raw weapon type, its ability use items while the weapon is drawn or in guard, and fast recovery time that allows for more chain of attacks compared to other weapon types.
For a list of weapon upgrades and weapon tree, read our Dual Blades Weapon List:
For a list of recommended weapon skills, read our Dual Blades Skill Guide:
Dual Blades Controls and Combos
Here is a breakdown of Basic Controls and Combos for the Dual Blades Hunter:
Dual Blades Basic Attack Controls
Input | Command |
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X | Double Slash |
A | Lunging Strike |
A + LS (Left during Combo) / LS (Down during Combo) / LS (Right during Combo) | Turning Strike |
ZR | Demon Mode |
X + A (during Demon Mode) | Blade Dance |
Dual Blades Silkbind Attack Controls
Input | Command |
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ZL +X | Piercing Bind |
ZL + A | Shrouded Vault |
Dual Blades Weapon Combos
Input | Command |
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X, X, X | Basic Combo |
X, X, X, X+A | Demon Mode Combo |
A, A, X, A | Stationary Combo |
X + A, X + A, X + A | Archdemon Mode Combo |
X, X, A, ZR + X | – |
ZR + X, ZR + X, ZR + X, A, A, X + A | – |
A, A, X, X, ZL + A | – |
ZL + X, X, X, X, A, A, X + A | – |
Dual Blades Silkbind Attacks
Here are the details for the new Silkbind Attacks of Dual Blades Hunters:
Silkbind Attack | Silkbind Attack Description |
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Shrouded Vault is one of dual blades Silkbind Attacks which propels the hunter forward. When the hunter is interrupted by an enemy’s attack, he retaliates with a spinning move. |
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Piercing Bind is another of the weapon’s Silkbind Attacks. Here, the hunter stabs the enemy with a kunai that causes an explosion after some time. When the enemy marked with the kunai is struck, the enemy takes more damage, scaling with each blow. |
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Can be switched out with Piercing Bind. A technique which propels a Wirebug taking you along with it. The skill does no damage but grants aerial movement even while the weapon is unsheathed. |
Dual Blades Best Weapons
Here is a list of Best Weapons for the Dual Blades Hunter:
Weapon | Attack Power | Element Damage | Affinity | Materials | Suitability |
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Matched Slicers | 100 | None | 0% |
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Dual Daggers | 120 | None | 0% |
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Hurricane II | 170 | None | 0% |
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Night Wings | 190 | None | 40% |
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Azure Elder Blades II | 200 | Dragon 8 | 0% |
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Dual Blades Highlights
Here are highlights for the Dual Blades Hunter:
← Sword and Shield Weapon Guide | Lance Weapon Guide → |
Other Weapon Guides

Great Sword Hunter Guides
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Great Sword Weapon Guide |
Great Sword Weapon Skills | |
Great Sword Weapon List |
Long Sword Hunter Guides
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Long Sword Weapon Guide |
Long Sword Weapon Skills | |
Long Sword Weapon List |
Sword and Shield Hunter Guides
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Sword and Shield Weapon Guide |
Sword and Shield Weapon Skills | |
Sword and Shield Weapon List |
Dual Blades Hunter Guides
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Dual Blades Weapon Guide |
Dual Blades Weapon Skills | |
Dual Blades Weapon List |
Lance Hunter Guides
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Lance Weapon Guide |
Lance Weapon Skills | |
Lance Weapon List |
Gunlance Hunter Guides
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Gunlance Weapon Guide |
Gunlance Weapon Skills | |
Gunlance Weapon List |
Hammer Hunter Guides
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Hammer Weapon Guide |
Hammer Weapon Skills | |
Hammer Weapon List |
Hunting Horn Hunter Guides
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Hunting Horn Weapon Guide |
Hunting Horn Weapon Skills | |
Hunting Horn Weapon List |
Switch Axe Hunter Guides
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Switch Axe Weapon Guide |
Switch Axe Weapon Skills | |
Switch Axe Weapon List |
Charge Blade Hunter Guides
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Charge Blade Weapon Guide |
Charge Blade Weapon Skills | |
Charge Blade Weapon List |
Insect Glaive Hunter Guides
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Insect Glaive Weapon Guide |
Insect Glaive Weapon Skills | |
Insect Glaive Weapon List |
Light Bowgun Hunter Guides
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Light Bowgun Weapon Guide |
Light Bowgun Weapon Skills | |
Light Bowgun Weapon List |
Heavy Bowgun Hunter Guides
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Heavy Bowgun Weapon Guide |
Heavy Bowgun Weapon Skills | |
Heavy Bowgun Weapon List |
Bow Hunter Guides
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Bow Weapon Guide |
Bow Weapon Skills | |
Bow Weapon List |
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