Tools of the Trade - Melee Weapons
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1 | [Practical Hunting -Dual Blades-]
Alright, I'm a hunter... But now what weapon should I be using...!? There must be hunters thinking this right now. This report is aimed at these hunters, and in this edition, we will cover Dual Blades. |
2 | There are many people who discount Dual Blades because they cannot Guard and their Sharpness decreases quickly; however, they are actually remarkable weapons. It's true that they cannot Guard and their Sharpness drops quickly, but they make up for this by being easy to obtain, superb attribute attacks, and Demonization. |
3 | Dual Blades are notable for many different abilities. By pressing the [R] button, you can enter into Demonization mode. In this mode, in exchange for consuming Stamina, you can unleash a stunning array of combination attacks. Most notable is the destructive Devilish Dance attack that can be launched by pressing the [triange] button + [circle] button. |
4 | If you unleash a Devilish Dance when a monster is paralyzed, sleeping, or immobilized in a Pitfall Trap, it will be devastatingly effective. Add a Power Juice to maintain your Stamina, and no enemies will survive before your Dual Blades. |
5 | Sharpness is quick to drop, but even if Sharpness drops, or the attack is broken, attribute attacks are still likely to cause damage. Compared to a Sword, Dual Blades do not have many Abnormal Status Attacks; however, they do have more than enough models capable of Element Attribute Attacks like Water or Fire. |
6 | Just like a Sword, Dual Blades are easy to obtain. Since they are small, the materials needed for crafting are also small. And despite the small amount of materials required, there's great variety within the class. Just remember you need a pair of materials to make a pair of blades, thus item gathering is absolutely key. |
7 | Easy to obtain, with devastating combos and attribute attacks. These are the strong points of Dual Blades. Care to take a set for a spin? |