How to Use and Play with Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Wilds – New Moves and Combos

Are you ready to wield the Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Wilds? Known for its powerful bursts, precision guard points, and deadly combos, the Charge Blade is a weapon with unmatched versatility. With new mechanics, extended combo paths, and reworked moves, this guide is your ultimate companion to understanding how to use and play with Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Wilds. Whether you’re chasing damage or mastering its intricate mechanics, we’ve got you covered with the Charge Blade’s new moves, combos, best tips, and tricks!

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Charge Blade Power Axe Mode

The Power Axe Mode, also known as Savage Axe Mode, lets you wield the Charge Blade’s power with unmatched endurance.

This mode now significantly reduces Phial usage during Axe attacks by half, doubling the time you can remain in Axe mode before needing a refill.

1. Activate Power Axe Mode: To activate this mode, you’ll need to perform certain actions, such as:
   • Mount Finisher: Wound the monster while mounted, then press R1 to attack the wound, destroying it and granting the Power Axe buff.
   • Perfect Guard Follow-Up: Perform a perfect guard on an incoming attack and immediately press Triangle to execute the Savage Axe Slash, activating Power Axe Mode.
   • Self-Activation: Perfectly guard against a barrel bomb to trigger Power Axe Mode when followed up by pressing Triangle.
   • Power Clash: Build up a power clash with guards and perfect guards. Once activated, mash Triangle to perform a Savage Axe Slash, adding the Power Axe buff.
2. Focus Strike – Double Slash: Leap forward with a double slash to quickly close distances in either Sword or Axe mode. Connect with a monster wound to deal significant damage and earn the Power Axe Mode buff. To use it, press L2 and R1, accessible in both sword and axe mode.
3. Timing is Key: For maximum effect, hold down the attack button (triangle) as you connect hits with your axe to keep the blade in place, spinning and dealing continuous damage. This also applies to circle axe attacks.

Overcharged Phials: Excess Charging the Bars

In Monster Hunter Wilds, overcharged Phial grants enhanced effects that drastically increase both damage and duration.

Here’s how it works:

• Increased Damage: Overcharged Phial results in a noticeable damage boost:
  • Regular Phial Pops: Deal approximately 10 damage, while overcharged Phial reached 14, a 40% increase.
  • SAED: Regular SAED hits for around 27 damage, while overcharged bumps it to 33 damage, giving you a 22.22% increase.
• Extended Shield Duration: Overcharged Phials extend your shield charge by 15 seconds per file. With five overcharged files, this brings the shield charge duration to over 3 minutes—a significant increase from the standard 2 minutes.

Charge Blade AED and SAED Combos

Monster Hunter Wilds has reworked the Amped Element Discharge (AED) combo path for better control and flexibility:

1. Combo into AED: Initiate the amped element discharge by performing a regular AED combo (image above) and following it with a Circle input to trigger an additional spinning attack.
2. SAED Activation: Quickly activate the Super Amped Element Discharge (SAED) by guarding an incoming attack and following up with a Triangle and Circle input.
3. Enhanced Shield Charge: Charge your shield faster by pressing R2 + Circle to bank any Phials directly into your shield, increasing the overall charge flow.

Mounting and Aerial Attacks: Take Your Combos to the Sky

Using the Charge Blade, you can maximize mounting and dismounting attacks with new options in Monster Hunter Wilds.

1. Riding Attacks: While riding, use Triangle to slash enemies or R2 for a morph slash. This helps build Phial charge while staying mobile.
2. Dismount Attack: Jump off your mount with an aerial attack that can be followed up with Triangle and Circle for an AED or R2 + Circle for a fast shield boost.
3. Aerial Combos: Perform jumping slashes (Triangle) or jumping morph slashes (R2) for additional versatility when closing in on airborne or distant targets.

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Charge Blade Focus Mode

Focus Mode (activated by holding L2) is a game-changer for landing big hits with accuracy. This lets you lock your hits on your target, adjusting the direction mid-swing.

Moves like AED and SAED can now pivot nearly 360 degrees, letting you make those heavy-hitting moves count in any situation.

Power Clash Mechanics

The Charge Blade’s Power Clash allows you to engage in a clash with a monster, where winning the clash opens up high-damage opportunities.

Here’s how it works:

1. Engage a Power Clash: Triggered by repeated perfect guards, the Power Clash mechanic works as a status effect that activates after enough hits.
2. Mash Triangle to Win: When a clash is initiated, press Triangle rapidly to overpower the monster.
3. Follow-Up Attacks: After winning, choose between:
   • Charged Rising Slash by holding Circle
   • Regular AED with Triangle and Circle
   • Savage Axe Slash for Power Axe Mode Activation

Conclusion

With Monster Hunter Wilds’ Charge Blade in your hands, you’re equipped to deliver unmatched damage, handle complex combos, and adapt to any monster you face. These powerful moves—from Power Axe Mode to overcharged Phials—transform the Charge Blade into an unstoppable force.

Practice these techniques to dominate hunts, perfect your timings, and unleash the true power of this technical weapon. Embrace the challenge and get ready to hunt with confidence!