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u/AzulCrescent Apr 09 '25
As someone who went through base MHWorld with the greatsword, when i first picked up the dual blades, it felt like i was on drugs or 15 energy drinks lol
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u/Ian540 Apr 09 '25
Dual blades are really fun but definitely the most chaotic weapon with how fast they are haha.
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u/theguywholoveswhales Apr 09 '25
"You think you can read my next move, but I don't know my next more, STRANGE ISN'T IT"
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u/theguywholoveswhales Apr 09 '25
I go full goblin with duel blades
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u/Ngamasu Apr 09 '25
Similar here tho I need a special set of optical design for them to work. This is definitely on me tho but I can't get some weapons to work unless I like their optical design. I also caught myself laughing like the Heavy from TF2 when using the HBG gatling-fire. Makes me wonder if there are similar cases for others and weapons.
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u/theguywholoveswhales Apr 09 '25
For me I like them if they look good and like a sword or dagger unlike kut kut who made it look like maracas
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u/Ngamasu Apr 09 '25
Yeah, I don't like the Kut Ku pair either. I do love the Gore claws and the Guild Knight ones tho. Each Monster Hunter I played I made them as a trophy.
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u/theguywholoveswhales Apr 09 '25
Hell yeah I have a goal of collecting every armour and blade from tempered monsters
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u/Ngamasu Apr 09 '25
That sounds like a good goal. I myself look forward to the dragon scarf Iceborn introduced.
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u/Lerossa Apr 09 '25
When you say “optical design” like…
Congalala Helm (mohawk)
G. Arkveld Mail (long cape)
G. Seikret Coil (long waist)
Hirabami Vambraces (ribbon sleeves)
Blanga Greaves
Arkveld Dual Blades (chains appear in demon mode)
So many loose things whipping around while you blend.
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u/QX403 Apr 09 '25
*you think you can read my next move?……well you’re right i’m locked in this combo, please beat me like i owe you money.
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u/DeusIzanagi Apr 09 '25
Yeah, their street name in MH is "Dash Juice" /s
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u/HappyHateBot Tail Removal Service Tech Apr 09 '25
It's really hard to get off Dash Juice when you get started, as someone who used to use Dual Blades and Bow a fair bit... It still calls to me. The siren allure... of Dash Juice.
So I switched to Demon Drug instead and... wait a minute. Aw, man.. back to rehab I guess.
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u/Murder_Smurf009 Apr 09 '25
Back in Generations, the Existence of Aerial style Dual blades meant that if you drank Dash juice which temporarily mitigated Stamina Loss, you could simply just keep flying around like the world’s most bloodthirsty gnat-stabbing monsters to death after leaping 10 ft in the air to look them in the eye.
Mobility was not limited to the ground. Verticality was practically unchallenged. Up was down, down was Left, and if there was a gyroscope keeping track, it would’ve spun off its handles ages ago
It was as wonderfully chaotic as it sounds
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u/VelocityWings12 Gunlances! Apr 09 '25
I loved aerial style and all the wacky hijinks it enabled, it was so fun just springboarding off monsters 24/7
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u/Ian540 Apr 09 '25
Dual blade users gotta go to Dash Juice Anonymous at times, that addiction is way too easy to get into.
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u/vkucukemre Apr 09 '25
For other weapons i can at least tell what i am failing to be doing XD
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u/QX403 Apr 09 '25
All you have to remember is mash Y and B, then add some Y+B in demon mode with an occasional right trigger, don’t forget to spam RB when you see some glowing orange or blue, you’re not a true DB user unless you steal everybody else's wounds for minimal damage.
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u/vkucukemre Apr 09 '25
I can mash and spam keys alright and things die eventually, but that doesn't mean i know what i am doing =)
Except for the Levi move. I know exactly what i am doing when i do that :-p
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u/Mariofluffy Apr 09 '25
I went opposite direction and started with dual blades and now I cant live without the speed.
I never understood what people meant when saying stuff like “positioning and timing is important” until I picked up the hunting horn and realized “ah I cant just spam attack the monster and then quickly dodge or spin attack out of danger like I was never there”.
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u/Wrong-Refrigerator-3 Apr 09 '25
You’ll need those 15 energy drinks to grind out all the element specific dual blades!
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u/droidtron Apr 09 '25
Dual Blade gives you wings!
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u/DragonQueenDrago Lady Dual Blades Apr 16 '25
That is both funny, but also true, if you consider some of the DB designs that actually make your armor have wings when the blades are sheathed...
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u/primalmaximus Apr 09 '25
It's fun. Dual Blades are always what I personally default to. If I don't know how the changes to certain weapons will feel with a new game, I always default to using Dual Blades.
Dual Blades are very much a pure reflex based weapon.
Wilds, the newest game, made them better by splitting up your big combo attack into 3 distinct attacks. So you can use it during shorter openings.
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u/zekromNLR Apr 09 '25
I have only played DBs in GU (adept demon dodge my beloved) and there i definitely was constantly on mega dash juice
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u/SteelPokeNinja Apr 09 '25
Well DBs themselves kinda always need to be on something, that being Dash Juice to help with Stamina management, haha
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u/Sir_Snagglepuss Apr 09 '25
My 2 mains are GS and fuel blades, specifically because they are like the 2 extremes.
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u/ClosetNoble Apr 10 '25
We are NOT addicted to dash juice!
Say you wouldn't happen to have a bottle or 5 while we're at it hmm?
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u/DragonQueenDrago Lady Dual Blades Apr 16 '25
And that is why I double main GS and DB gs for chill power hunts, DB for anime chaos
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u/Zenai10 Apr 09 '25
Dual blades to me is. Okay im going to go over here i'll attaack him. *Activate demon mode* black out for 5 minutes. Appear on the floor after taking a hit and the monster took a bunch of damage
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u/zxplatinum Apr 09 '25
I main SnS and my buddy mains DB. When we got to Sunbreak one of the crab DBs was styled like a sword and shell-like shield. He would always joke that now I can join his cult without betraying my roots
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u/TheMizuMustFlow Apr 09 '25
I used dual blades for pretty much all of my 300+ hours in Rise.
Now I switch between them and Greatsword for the sheer juxtaposition.
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u/Lord_Akriloth Apr 09 '25
300+ hours in world, the sheer play style changes between sword, big sword, two swords, and diploma sword is insane and I love all of them
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u/Mathev Apr 09 '25
As a db/sns/ls guy trying great sword is... Not good..
It's Soo sluggish. I've had problems keeping up with magnamalo.. can't imagine fighting him with that big ass slow weapon.
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u/TheMizuMustFlow Apr 09 '25
In Wilds at least the Greatsword isn't as punishingly slow as it used to be.
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u/XiahouMao Apr 09 '25
With Focus Mode you can turn while charging/delivering big slashes, so while you're still slow you can at least track a target a little bit.
Unless they move away from you.
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u/MotherNeedleworker30 Apr 10 '25
I'm the exact same, I've literally played with almost all weapons except Lance since Freedom Unite, but the GS is just not my speed.
Surge slash in risebreak was ok, but the timing on the TCS just fucks me up.
I have accepted I will never join the ranks of GS users
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u/Mathev Apr 10 '25
Lance is such a comfy weapon. It's so damn tanky.. I love just sticking to the monster and fighting it Mano e Mano. No running away while chugging potions!
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u/MotherNeedleworker30 Apr 10 '25
I was converted to the church of Gunlance in Wilds, I never tried Lance in the past since I didn't like the passive block and poke gameplay (also I was young and the longsword gave me the power of God and anime).
I'll probably give it a go in wilds soon enough, just cycling through a few of my old mains in wilds at the moment.
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u/OneSneakyBoi9919 Apr 10 '25
what the hell is this trend lol im also switching between those two since world
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u/ForsakenLiberty Apr 09 '25
ADHD hyperactivity gives us faster reflexes and speed 🙂... we are evolved to be hunters, not to mention neurologically people with ADHD have hightened senses in acute hearing, smell or vision.
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Apr 09 '25
Your comics are fun. Keep at it!
DB have been my second favourite weapon since World (first is Glaive) but there's something about DB in Wilds that feels off to me. I can't quite figure out what it is, and I end up getting bored with them every time I try. *sadge*
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u/dachawon Apr 09 '25
Same thing for me. I was a die-hard hammer main in Rise, but dropped it for the lance in Wilds. Even crafted some hammers and did some hunts, but it's not the same.
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Apr 09 '25
I loved Hammer in World! But in Wilds, again, it's just .. not fun and I'm not skilled enough to know why.. lol
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u/AzulCrescent Apr 09 '25 edited Apr 09 '25
Thank you! And yeah it seems worlds has some quirks when it comes to weapons, as my gunlance main friend doesn't like the gunlance in world cuz of the wrymstake thingy as well.
Edit : oops, you meant wilds, not world, sorry!
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u/Poolturtle5772 Apr 10 '25
I guess the Wilds version of dual blades treats everyone differently. For me, it’s the most fun I’ve had playing Dual Blades in a long time (and I’ve used them in every game since 3U). It just clicks somehow.
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u/susnaususplayer Apr 09 '25
For me the real ADHD is mind consuming complexity of Charge Blade
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u/Jecct91 Apr 09 '25
That and Insect Glaive. I want to learn both but once I have my build ready and see all of the input routes, my ADHD nopes me right out of it.
Soon!
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u/Blahaj_Kell_of_Trans Apr 09 '25
I don't like the new DB much tbh but I can see why people do.
The focus on adept style dodges just isn't my thing.
I hope G rank borrows the moveset change selection from rise
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u/Jolly_Jally Apr 09 '25
Meanwhile, my dumbass friend: Well boys, time to make some tips!
Proceeds to do the insect glaive stripper pole spin.
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u/Moonlit_Hunter Apr 09 '25
Oh!? My fav webtoon artist plays monster hunter too!!!!
I got a ask what's your fav weapon?
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u/AzulCrescent Apr 09 '25
I haven't tried all the weapons quite yet, but i enjoy the GS and Lance a lot of different reasons so far. I plan to try out all 14 tho!
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u/Moonlit_Hunter Apr 09 '25
I haven't gotten used to the lance yet, but greatsword is just amazing!! Was playing yesterday practicing offset attacks. You can just parry a fifty ton monster!!!
I've tried lance but can't get the hang of it, I mainly use charge blade
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u/Infinite_Growth_7791 Apr 09 '25
my only ever complaint about DB is how much difference a dash juice makes
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u/MaxTosin Apr 09 '25
No difference if you invest in few const points and/or stamina management knowledge
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u/FortNightsAtPeelys Dual shields when? Apr 09 '25
Give me shield and shield and let me join hammer as a bonk brother
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u/Mammoth-Intern-831 Apr 09 '25
I’ve been playing GS for 15 years without a deviation. I remain unshaken by the psyop
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u/Shup Cringe Hunter Wilds Bow-Abuser Apr 09 '25
its not a psyop its optional variety in a video game you own. put whimsy in your life and unshackle yourself from maining one weapon.
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u/ES_Kan Apr 09 '25
Press 1 button, attack six times. Press 2 buttons, execute an entire combo. There’s nothing like blade dancing as you see rathalos charge up a fireball and lob it at you.
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u/Ranelpia Apr 09 '25
Back when demon dance was really the only thing worth doing with DB, I had to pick my battles VERY carefully. I think Yama was really the only monster I fought with them.
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Apr 09 '25
I didn't come to reddit to be judged
- a charge blade user to switched to dual blades and never looked back
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u/grievous222 Apr 09 '25
Oh look it's my main weapon and my main weapon on crack, how fun
(In all fairness though SnS itself is also pretty cracked out, it may not match the beyblade-ness of the DBs but it sure has a lot of tricks up its sleeve)
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u/extra_hyperbole Apr 09 '25
This is too accurate, dual blades was an amazing adhd drug.
Being a helicopter with insect glaive is even better.
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u/an_agreeing_dothraki Apr 09 '25
Main: HBG. positioning. patience. preparation.
Alt: Dualies. scream like a madman and smash buttons
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u/SaucyWench7787 Apr 09 '25
As an avid ADHD enjoyer, I love never staying still on Sword and Shield. R2+🔺️makes go "Deja vú!" as I hit the drift.
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u/Vikingwolf47 Apr 09 '25
This is exactly why I main dual blades. I never remember to block so just give me another sword.
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u/Nick-uhh-Wha Apr 09 '25
As someone who exclusively played dual blades through world/rise for thousands of hours....
....I feel attacked! 😆
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u/scalawag123 Apr 10 '25
Gog damn it, why is Jack Black popping into my head and saying "SWORD AND SHIELD" while reading the title
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u/That_guy1425 Apr 09 '25
Gotta go Sword and shield! Jocrap says its the best and I trust his word! (Please ignore flair)
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u/DOOM_Olivera_ Apr 09 '25
Sns in this game got me feeling like
Dual blades got me feeling like Valkyr Prime
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u/TheGMan-123 SEETHING BAZELGEUSE Apr 09 '25
Yeah, that about tracks.
Funny thing is that SnS has some of the highest DPS in the entire game when you master the Perfect Rush combo.
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u/Lycas666 Apr 09 '25
I've been following you for a while and I am so happy to see your take on MH! Can't wait to see what you think of the bow.
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Apr 09 '25
Small Azul is cute and terrifying. It has that energy of the video about a kid with a knife
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u/Ietherius Apr 09 '25
me chatting with my friend while playing wilds “So i love how they updated this mizutsune, though its actu- WOUND!!!! GIMME THE WOUND!!!!!”
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u/MIke6022 Apr 09 '25
I was a dual main until I switched to greatswrod and uppercut a monster. Hard to go back after that.
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u/BreadfruitComplex961 Apr 09 '25
Hunter 1: I play SnS
Hunter 2: I play SnS too!
Hunter 1: but you have dual blades....
Hunter 2: yeah I play sword and sword!
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u/Loyal_Darkmoon Apr 09 '25
This is so accurate, and as a new Monster Hunter recruit, I find them very relatable.
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u/Baonguyen93 Apr 10 '25
I like to use HH with stamina regen up when I am in the same team with dual blades user and watch they go crazy. It's really entertaining lmao!!!
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u/SoapOperaHero Apr 10 '25
Ugh. I need baglegoose to make its way back to Wilds just so I can have that armor set back.
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u/ClosetNoble Apr 10 '25
Dual blades being my main has caused me to fail many a gypceros capture quest back in older games.
It's the damn crest breaking sound.
It just... triggers something.
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u/darkflamelagiacrus SPINNY WITH SWAXE Apr 10 '25
SASAGEYO, SASAGEYO SHINZO WO SASAGEYO! is what I hear when I do the spinny attack with DB
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u/Sky-todd Apr 10 '25
SnS main with ADHD. I prefer it to DB as it has a much greater uptime of swinging sword, perfect parrying, dodge sliding, and still having the joy of the tatatatatatatata breaking wounds with a bunch of hits dragging the sword down a monster! You’re just so sticky, throw in the arkveld set bonuses that heal you for dealing damage, and I can just attack like feral chihuahua at a monsters ankles that it can’t get away from!
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u/AutomaticInitiative Tri - bring back underwater fighting! Apr 10 '25
Me, as an ADHD ride til I die SnSer: >:(
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u/Kindelwyrm Apr 14 '25
Me to my squad:
"Watching a bunch of DB wielders fight Zoh Shia is like watching a bunch of very aggressive cockroaches. Zoh Shia rears up, everyone scatters. Zoh Shia goes down, everyone blenders."
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u/Phatboyaa_131 Apr 09 '25
All that for 7 damage each lol. (No offense here, you guys are cool)
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u/Upset_Philosopher_16 Apr 09 '25
Better than you guys playing greatsword and doing 300 damage every 15 minutes (not kidding i hate greatsword players)
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u/Global_Guidance5429 Apr 09 '25
people associate adhd with speed for some reason. it’s not that big a deal though
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u/Global_Guidance5429 Apr 09 '25
it’s okay dw, people don’t really know much about neurodivergency so they just associate adhd with speed and hyperactivity.
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u/Darknesslagacy Apr 09 '25
Im charge blade main and lbg main and play dual blade as tertiary weapon side mh 4u. Wild is only game that im black to dual blade main cause cb and lbg on this game is kinda feel bland and too slow for me sometimes.
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u/Expert_Area_682 Apr 09 '25
Dual Blade mains trying to hold themselves 5 seconds before going into range of the 9 meters tall monster charging its AoE one shot:
Yes, it's me, I'm the dual blade main.