Mastering the Charge Blade: Tips for Dominating in Monster Hunter Wilds

• Quick Full Phial Charge Combo: Hold Circle/B > Triangle+Circle/Y+B > Hold Circle/B > R2+Circle/RT+B

The best attack to quickly fill your phials is Sword: Charged Double Slash (holding Circle/B). Landing just one of these will turn your phial icons yellow, with another turning them red. Add in another attack in between, like Sword: Shield Thrust (Triangle+Circle/Y+B), and you’ll have a full charge ready in no time. Feel free to tweak the above combo with a couple of starting attacks or use it to charge into Element Boost or Sword Boost Mode instead.

• SAED Combo: Circle/B > Circle/B > Circle/B > Triangle+Circle/Y+B

Sometimes, the best combos just take a bit of button mashing. Press Circle/B in Axe Mode to use Element Discharge I. Press it again to use Element Discharge II, and as a special combo-exclusive input, pressing it a third time will bring out an AED. If you have your Element Boost active, follow this up with the standard SAED input to dump the rest of your Phial energy into one deadly attack. Make sure to hold the buttons with Power Axe Mode to top off with even more damage.

Every weapon has some deeper strategies, but none matches the Charge Blade’s technical aspects. You’ll certainly think it’s worth it for the massive damage and unparalleled versatility. Pair this with a decent understanding of how skills work in Monster Hunter Wilds to take down whatever comes your way.

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