Charge Blade | Weapons in Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World Guide

Last update: 07 January 2018

Here you can find tips for charge blade, weapon in Monster Hunter World:

• Weapon characteristic
• Who is this weapon for?
• Useful combos

Weapon characteristic

1. The Charge Blade is basically two weapons in one. You can switch between a large axe that deals huge damage and a shield and sword. You just need to press the specific button and the weapon will transform.
2. Depending on the type of weapon, you will have access to unique attacks. Some of the combos cause the weapon to transform during a sequence of attacks.
3. When you will be attacking a beast with the sword, you will accumulate charges (those can be seen in the upper left corner of the screen). When you accumulate enough charges, you can use them to empower your weapon. You can increase the power of the sword (elemental attack), shield (better blocks - the beast will receive damage when it attacks) or the axe (elemental attack as well).
4. The described weapon has multiple pros - you have high mobility, you can perform slides, block attacks and, if necessary, use charges depending on the situation.

Who is this weapon for?

1. The Charge Blade is one of those weapons that are easy to learn, but really hard to master. You must learn how to quickly transform the weapon, when and how use the charges and so on.
2. The weapon offers pros of a shield and sword (mobility, excellent block) and a heavy two-handed weapon (powerful attacks, the ability to stun enemies). If you can't decide which weapon you want to use, try the Charge Blade.
3. Remember that when you decide to use this piece of equipment, you will need to make use of three different weapons. To take full advantage of the weapon's potential, you need to circle around your enemies while performing attacks with the sword, defend with the shield and strike with the heavy axe. If you prefer to use one type of weapon, the Charge Blade is not for you.
4. When it comes to effectiveness and enjoyment, this is definitely one of the best weapons in the game. Mastering different sequences and smooth transition between both version of the weapon is extremely satisfying and a lot of fun.

Summary: An exceptionally effective weapon, with numerous combos. One of the best choices, especially if you plan to play solo.

Useful combos

1. The basic combo of the sword, good to acquire charges and deal some damage.

2. A combo connected with the elemental combo of the axe. Useful and deals high damage.

3. A combo that will lead to the strengthening of sword attacks.

4 and 5 - powerful combos that trigger elemental discharge. You must learn them as they are very useful during hunts. Use them when you are sure that you will hit the enemy, or, for instance, when the enemy is stunned.