How do I use the Charge Blade weapon effectively?

How do I use the Charge Blade weapon effectively? - Samurai with Katana in Black and White

The Charge Blade, as you may know, is the new weapon to Monster Hunter series. With its Sword & shield and Axe mode, it's a bit confusing to determine when and how to use which mode. I figured out how charge the Sword and that you can KO with the Axe mode by using the A button attacks.

So, my question is, what are the core mechanics of the weapon and when I should utilize them to get the most out of the weapon?






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How do you use a charge blade effectively?

Monster Hunter World best Charge Blade combos:Pressing Triangle and Circle or Y and B at the same time at the start of a combo performs a forward slash which is great for closing distance between you and a monster quickly. It does more damage than your basic Triangle or Y attack, so it's good to kick off combos.

How do I get better at charge blade?

Charge Blade - Gameplay Tips & Tricks
  • Store Energy In Phials Using Sword & Shield Mode. Your hunter will start storing energy into the phials when attacking monsters using the sword and shield mode. ...
  • Strengthen Your Shield With Energy In Phials. ...
  • Unleash Energy From Phials Using Special Axe Attacks.




  • Monster Hunter World | Charge Blade Tutorial




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