early
HR 10 Starter
Weapon
Quematrice Silexes III
Charm
Evasion Charm II
Armor
- Head: G. Ebony Helm
- Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
- Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces
- Waist: G. Ebony Coil
- Legs: Conga Greaves β
Activated Skills
Burst 3Focus 2Flayer 2Evade Window 2
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Dual Blades Best Armor Sets & Skills
Across every recorded Dual Blades set, the most repeated armor pieces are G. Ebony Helm β, G. Arkveld Vambraces, G. Ebony Braces α. Critical Boost 3 appears in 2 of 3 sets, which makes it the skill to plan decorations around.
mid
HR 20-39 Mid-Game
HR 20–39Weapon
Twin Flames I
Charm
Counterattack Charm I
Armor
- Head: G. Ebony Helm β
- Chest: Rathalos Mail β
- Arms: G. Ebony Braces α
- Waist: G. Ebony Coil β
- Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β
Activated Skills
Burst 5Adrenaline Rush 3Critical Boost 3Divine Blessing 3
Damage profile from Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).
endgame
HR 50+ Gogmazios Endgame
HR 50+Weapon
Eternal Cusp (Artian)
Charm
Counterattack Charm III
Decorations
Element III, Razor Sharp II, Razor Sharp I
Armor
- Head: G. Ebony Helm β
- Chest: Gogmazios Mail β
- Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces β
- Waist: Gogmazios Coil α
- Legs: Gore Greaves β
Activated Skills
Element Attack 3Critical Boost 3Master's Touch 1Handicraft 1Weakness Exploit 5Adrenaline Rush 5Burst 4Counterstrike 3Antivirus 3
Damage profile from Critical Boost Lv3, Weakness Exploit Lv5: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).
Core Skills Across These Sets
| Skill | Appears in | Share of sets |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Boost 3 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Adrenaline Rush 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Adrenaline Rush 5 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Antivirus 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Burst 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Burst 4 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Burst 5 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Counterstrike 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Divine Blessing 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Element Attack 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Evade Window 2 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Flayer 2 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Focus 2 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Handicraft 1 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Master's Touch 1 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Weakness Exploit 5 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
Most Reused Armor Pieces
| Slot | Piece | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| Head | G. Ebony Helm β | 2 / 3 |
| Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces | 1 / 3 |
| Arms | G. Ebony Braces α | 1 / 3 |
| Arms | G. Rathalos Vambraces β | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | G. Arkveld Mail | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | Rathalos Mail β | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | Gogmazios Mail β | 1 / 3 |
| Head | G. Ebony Helm | 1 / 3 |
| Legs | Conga Greaves β | 1 / 3 |
| Legs | G. Ebony Greaves β | 1 / 3 |
| Legs | Gore Greaves β | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil β | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | Gogmazios Coil α | 1 / 3 |
Dual Blades Armor & Skills FAQ
- What is the best armor set for the Dual Blades?
- G. Ebony Helm β (head) shows up in 2 of 3 recorded Dual Blades sets — the safest piece to craft first.
- Which skills should I prioritise on the Dual Blades?
- Critical Boost 3 is the most repeated skill (2/3 sets). Build your decoration plan around it, then fill with Adrenaline Rush 3 and Adrenaline Rush 5.
- Do the Dual Blades armor pieces overlap between builds?
- Yes: G. Ebony Helm β carry over between stages.