Dual Blades are a melee weapon type that deals cut damage. They are favoured by players who prefer rapid and agile attacks over the slow and heavy larger weapons. The Dual Blades also have two extra modes that offer the player more attack speed and damage. They’re also a good choice for the player who likes to apply status effects with their weapons because of their attack speed.

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When in Demon Mode, your hunter will glow red!

Demon Mode¶

Demon Mode is activated by pressing and it can also be cancelled using the same button. Whilst in Demon Mode, your moves are altered and you’ll have the opportunity to pull off different combos. You are also immune to knockbacks. However, whilst in Demon Mode, your stamina is steadily consumed so you’ll need to cancel Demon Mode to conserve and replenish your stamina bar.

Archdemon Mode¶

With each successful attack in Demon Mode, you’ll fill up the Demon Gauge. Archdemon mode is activated once the demon gauge is completely filled and turns from white to red. As you use enhanced archdemon abilities your demon gauge will empty.

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(1 of 2) When you land successful attacks in Demon Mode, your demon gauge will fill

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When you land successful attacks in Demon Mode, your demon gauge will fill (left), when completely full, it’ll turn red and you’ll trigger Archdemon mode. (right)

Basic Dual Blades Controls¶

Below you’ll find the basic controls for the Dual Blades. Once you’ve gotten to grasp with basic controls, you’ll be able to use them in different orders to pull off various combos.

Move	Controls
Double Slash / Demon Fangs (Demon Mode)
Lunging Strike / Demon Flurry Rush (Demon Mode)
Activate/Cancel Demon Mode
Blade Dance (Demon Mode)	+

Dual Blades Combos¶

Using the controls above, you’ll be able to perform attack combos that can deal extra combo damage.

Combo	Attack	Controls
Basic Combo	Double Slash → Double Slash Return Stroke → Circle Slash	→ →
Demon Mode Combo	Demon Fangs → Twofold Demon Slash → Sixfold Demon Slash → Blade Dance	→ → +
Archdemon Mode Combo	Demon Flurry I → Demon Flurry II → Demon Flurry III	+ → + → +

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(1 of 2) Pressing X three times is the basic attack combo

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Pressing X three times is the basic attack combo (left), when you’re in archdemon mode you’ll be able to perform a Demon Flurry combo. (right)

Silkbind Controls¶

Silkbind attacks use up a wirebug and then have a longer cooldown than wirebug moves, meaning you’ll want to make sure to time your silkbind attacks well so that you don’t waste the wirebug.

Attack	Controls	Description
Piercing Bind	+	This attack pierces the monster and denotates. Whilst the silkbind is active, attack the monster to increase the damage of the detonation.
Shrouded Vault	+	Pulls you forward in the desired direction. If you hit the monster whilst in motion, you’ll trigger a spinning attack.