Monster Hunter Rise Charge Blade Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak has elevated the game to a newer height. The latest additions to the game have left fans in awe and made them firm fans of the game. However, to fully immerse yourself in the game and enjoy it, you need to know what to expect. Hence, we bring you this Charge Blade Guide.

If the Bow is not up to your playstyle, you can check our Monster Hunter Rise Dual Blades Guide to see if it fits your playstyle better. However, depending on your playstyle, you will need to decipher which weapon is best for you. 

So let’s jump right in.

Monster Hunter Rise Charge Blade

The Charge Blade is a powerful weapon in Monster Hunter that offers high DPS and versatile combat options:

1. Sword and Axe Modes: The Charge Blade allows you to switch between a sword and an axe, providing flexibility in combat situations.

2. Sword Mode: In this mode, you gain increased maneuverability, making it easier to evade enemy attacks and counter them effectively.

3. Axe Mode: While in axe mode, your attack damage significantly increases, allowing you to deal substantial damage to your targets.

4. Guard Frames: The Charge Blade features guard frames that punish enemies for disrupting your attacks. When a monster attacks during these frames, the weapon discharges an elemental attack that damages nearby monsters.

5. Stunning Ability: The weapon can also stun opponents, preventing them from making evasive moves.

6. Complexity: Mastering the Charge Blade can be challenging due to its two distinct modes. It may take time and effort to excel, but the payoff is a significant boost in attack damage and the ability to succeed in battles.

Charge Blade Changes (Patch 10.0)

These Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak patch notes have enhanced the charge blade, making it deadlier and more worthwhile. The weapon’s elemental scaling and impact phials have been improved, allowing for greater destructive power. These changes make it easier to link attacks for massive damage. Sword mode enthusiasts benefit from increased duration. However, a good understanding of the patch notes and the charge blade is necessary to fully utilize these improvements for dominating the battlefield.

How to Control the Charge Blade

As there are two modes to the weapon, it is expected that they have some different controls. To ensure that you are fully prepared, we will list all the controls for both the sword and the axe.

Sword Controls

Charge Blade Action	PC Controls	Switch Controls
Weak Slash	Left Mouse Button	X
Forward Slash	Left Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button	X + A
Fade Slash	Direction to move to [W,A,S,D] + Right Mouse Button	Left Stick + A
Morph Slash	Mouse Button 4 + Left Mouse Button	ZR + X
Charge	Mouse Button 4 + Right Mouse Button	ZR + A
Guard	Mouse Button 4	ZR
Charged Double Slash	Hold Right Mouse Button	Hold A
Morphing Advance	Middle Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button	ZL + X
Counter Peak Performance	Middle Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button	ZL + A

Axe Controls

Charge Blade Action	PC Controls	Switch Controls
Rising Slash	Left Mouse Button	X
Element Discharge	Right Mouse Button	A
Amped Element Discharge	Left Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button	X + A
Morph Slash	Mouse Button 4	ZR

These are the basic controls of both of the modes. First, you must understand these controls to use the weapon efficiently. However, only simple controls won’t make you win fights. You will also need to learn the best combo you can perform with this weapon to maximize your damage. So let’s talk about the combos.

Combos

Combos are potent combinations of attacks that can turn the tide of a battle. They are instrumental in your battles and enable you to defeat your opponents. So, let’s look at the best charge blade combos for you to use in your fights.

Basic Sword Combo

Action	PC Controls	Switch Controls
Sword: Forward Slash	Left Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button	X + A
Sword: Return Stroke	Left Mouse Button	X
Sword: Spinning Slash	Left Mouse Button	X

Elemental Roundslash Combo

To activate the power mode, you will need more than one phial.

Action	PC Controls	Switch Controls
Sword: Charged Double Slash	Hold Left Mouse Button	Hold A
Sword: Shield Thrust	Left Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button	X + A
Axe: Amped Element Discharge	Left Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button	X + A
Axe: Element Boost Spinning Slash	Mouse Button 4	ZR

Sword: Sword Mode-boosting Combo

You can only perform this combo while in you are in elemental boost.

Action	PC Controls	Switch Controls
Sword: Charged Double Slash	Hold Left Mouse Button	Hold A
[While Charging for the attack]	Mouse Button 4 + Right Mouse Button	ZR+ A
Sword: Condensed Element Slash	Hold Left Mouse Button	Hold A

Axe: Amped Element Discharge Combo

Action	PC Controls	Switch Controls
Axe: Dash Slam	Direction to move to [W,A,S,D] + Left Mouse Button	Hold A
Axe: Element Discharge II	Right Mouse Button	A
Axe: Amped Element Discharge	Right Mouse Button	A

Axe: Axe Mode into Element Discharge Combo

Action	PC Controls	Switch Control
Axe: Rising Slash	Left Mouse Button	X
Axe: Element Discharge II	Right Mouse Button	A
Axe: Rising Slash	Left Mouse Button	X
Axe: Element Discharge II	Right Mouse Button	A

These are some of the best and most valuable combos you can use with the charge blade. They will help you overcome adversities and stand victorious in your battles. Now that you are aware of all the attacks and combos you can perform, it is time to move to the skills.

Switch Skills

Switch Skills are powerful and can help you unleash explosive damage, giving you an advantage in battles. You can unlock the first three skill slots by progressing through the game naturally. If you have the Sunbreak expansion pack, you can access additional skill slots. 

Condensed Spinning Slash

The “Condensed Spinning Slash” is a powerful skill in the Charge Blade’s Axe mode, designed to charge your phials for stronger and extended attacks. Here’s how to activate and use it:

1. Activation: To initiate the Condensed Spinning Slash, press ZR+A while in Axe mode.

2. Charge: While performing the skill, hold down the X button. This action will cause your Charge Blade’s shield to spin rapidly and become enveloped in flames.

3. Release: When you’re ready to execute the attack, release the X button. Your character will let go of the blade, allowing it to swing.

4. Arc Swing: The rotating shield will strike enemies in an arc, dealing substantial damage to them.

Axe Hopper

Up next, we have the Axe Hopper. This skill slams the weapon in an overhead motion. Then using the iron silk pulls you into the air, allowing you to execute a Super Amped Elemental Discharge. The damage from this skill is significant and can be a game changer if used correctly.

Morph Slash

You can do two types of morph slashes depending on your weapon. So let’s go through them individually.

Sword Morph Slash

During this attack, you grind up your sword in an arc on the ground and hit the enemy at the apex of your raise. Ensure that you use phials while in sword mode so that you can unleash elemental discharge to deal massive damage to enemies. Moreover, you can chain it after the strike with any attack, even axe attacks.

Axe Morph Slash

This skill enables a quick morph into sword mode after dealing significant damage. Axe attacks are potent but leave you less mobile. With this skill, you can deal damage and swiftly switch back to sword mode to evade enemy attacks and finish them off.

Counter Morph Slash

This skill enhances the Morphing guard point, offering better defense and increased damage, but it has a longer charge-up time. It’s more defense-oriented compared to Morph Slash, which offers better fluidity and combos. It’s recommended for players who prioritize guard points in their gameplay.

Air Dash

This skill uses iron silk to pull up into the air while swinging an axe. When the axe makes contact with the enemy, a phial explosion occurs, pushing you away from the target. It can be a good disengage if you wish to create some distance. It serves both offensive and defensive purposes due to how easy it is to lead a follow-up attack or plan.

Phial Follow-up: Firing Pin

This skill reduces the elemental energy pressure in sword boost mode, storing energy in the target to deal massive damage over time. It acts like a firing pin that grows stronger. When released, it causes enormous damage, making it ideal for hunting slow monsters and potentially ending fights in a single blow.

Ready Stance

Ready Stance uses iron silk to link the sword and shield, allowing you to hold a guarding position. This will enable you to react quickly to slow attacks and lead counterattacks. The counterattacks could be done multiple times and through chain attacks.

Best Skill Setup

Skill Slot	Switch Skill Choices
1	Morph Slash Counter Morph Slash
2	Condensed Spinning Slash Condensed Element Slash
3	Phial Follow-Up Phial Follow-Up: Firing Pin
4	Axe Hopper Counter Peak Performance Ready Stance
5	Morphing Advance Air Dash

Silkbind Attacks

Up next in this Charge Blade Guide, we have the silk bind attacks. These silk bind attacks are mighty and have just been added in this new Sunbreak expansion pack.

Morphing Advance

Morphing Advance is the number one silk bind skill on our list. This skill propels you forward in the direction you are looking towards and morphs you into Axe mode. While charging up, you have knockback protection, so you can use it to close the distance between you and your opponents.

Ready Stance

The Ready Stance skill employs iron silk to connect the sword and shield, creating a guarding position for quick reactions to slow attacks and counterattacks. Multiple chain attacks are possible in this stance. Being in front of the enemy allows for various attacks, including the spinning slash to switch back to sword mode and the axe elemental discharge II for substantial damage.

Counter Peak Performance

The Counter Peak Performance is a defensive skill that lets you withstand powerful blows. Threads from the ground support you while you raise your shield to block enemy attacks, leaving you prepared for a counterattack afterward. It’s a valuable skill that should not be overlooked.

Axe Hopper

Up next, we have the Axe Hopper. This skill slams the weapon in an overhead motion. Then using the iron silk pulls you into the air, allowing you to execute a Super Amped Elemental Discharge. The damage from this skill is significant and can be a game changer if used correctly.

Advanced Combos

These are some of the advanced combos you can do after learning how to do the basic combos mentioned above. These combos will allow you to land blows in succession and win without ever giving your opponent a fighting chance.

Element Discharge Loop Combo

This skill lands successive blows on the desired position. It is best used to inflict damage to an enemy’s head while it’s stunned. If you wish to keep it down for longer, you can use chain stuns to increase the stun period. This skill is done in axe mode.

Switch Controls	X → A → X → A
PC Controls	Left Mouse Button → Right Mouse Button → Left Mouse Button → Right Mouse Button

Axe Loop Combo

This skill uses the condensed spinning slash to the brim, making it a deadly attack. Condensed Spinning Slash uses phials to attack an area multiple times, causing heaps of damage with every blow. You can even use phials to stun monsters and make them easier to deal with. Furthermore, you can freely use this around allies without any concern for knocking them as well.

Switch Controls	Charge while in Sword Mode (ZR + A)→ Hold X → Hold A → Hold X → Hold A
PC Controls	Charge while in Sword Mode (Mouse Button 4 + Right Mouse Button)→ Hold Left Mouse Button → Hold Right Mouse Button → Hold Left Mouse Button → Hold Right Mouse Button

Now that you know the attacks and skills this weapon brings to the table, you can head into battle knowing what your arsenal holds. However, to aid in your gameplay further, we have compiled some tips and tricks to use the charge blade in this Charge Blade Guide,

Charge Blade Usage Tips

Here are some valuable tips to become a better Charge Blade user:

1. Manage Phials: Charge phials in sword mode and discharge them in axe mode for effective damage output.

2. Avoid Overcharging: Charge only the number of phials you need to prevent attacks from bouncing off enemies.

3. Transfer Phials to Shield: Move filled phials to your shield to enhance elemental damage and increase axe attack power and guarding capabilities.

4. Super Amplified Elemental Discharge: Utilize the enhanced shield to perform a Super Amplified Elemental Discharge for significant damage.

5. Counter Peak Performance: Use the Counter Peak Performance for counterattacks and chain powerful attacks to secure victory in battles.

This concludes our Charge Blade Guide. Let us know down below which mode is your favorite!