There are many weapons for each weapon class in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, as well as a plethora of armor, each with different skills. Ultimately, feeling confused and bewildered about crafting is understandable. Should you wait until you start fighting higher Master-Ranked monsters to get better weapons, or should you make everything and hope for the best? Use this Dual Blade progression guide to help you advance through the Master Ranks of the MHR Sunbreak expansion and prepare for all that comes your way.
Dual Blade progression sets for MHR Sunbreak
When you enter Sunbreak, your High-Rank weapons and armor can get you through the first few Master Rank ranks but with general hardship, so upgrading as soon as possible is advisable. Monster's health and damage quickly skyrocket from manageable to potentially fainting in a few blows. You do not need to have the best Dual Blade sets, such as a full Dragonheart Valstrax set, before entering Sunbreak. Yet it's recommended to acquire high-end game equipment beforehand and have five sets, one for each element.
Like entering High Rank from Low Rank, all Master Rank equipment is superior to its High Rank counterparts. So it's advised to aim for this specific armor set and five different Dual Blades to slay monsters and get through the ranks quickly.
For each progression set, you need a Talisman with two-level two Decoration slots. These allow you to insert a level two Decoration in each slot. It may take a while to get the skills you want, plus these two slots. But overall, it's better to have the slots than the skills you want.
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Master Rank 1 to Master Rank 3 Dual Blade progression set for Sunbreak
MR 1 to MR 3 Dual Blade Weapons
Here are the monsters you'll be fighting to get these weapons. But most of these you can get from gathering.
- Aurora Somnacanth
- Barioth
| Equipment | Elemental | Tree | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infernal Fury Nova | Fire | Fire Tree | Eltalite Ore x4 Monster Toughbone x2 Firecell Stone x2 |
| Mud Slicers | Water | Alumdron Tree | Almudron Cortex x4 Almudron Shard x6 Pure Golden Sludge x3 Dragonbone Artifact x1 |
| Final Chainsaws | Thunder | Thunder Tree | Centuria Ore x3 Solid Bone x2 MR Bone x12 Points. |
| Bloom Snow Claws | Ice | Auroacanth Tree | Auroracanth Fin x5 Barioth Lash x2 Cryo Sac x4 Dragonbone Artifact x1 |
| Ro Waga+ | Dragon | Aelucanth Tree | Split-Jaw Buttlefy x2 Chipped Oldbone x2 Monster Essence x3 Hornetaur Cortex x2 |
MR 1 to MR 3 Dual Blade Armor
This armor set focuses on landing critical hits and raising attack power. It has the Decoration slots to allow you to add some other skills that will boost the damage of your critical hits. Some of this armor you won't get until Master Rank 3 but craft the equipment you can.
Here are the monsters you'll be fighting to get to craft this armor. But most of these you can get from gathering.
| Equipment | Materials | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Ingot Helm X | Purecrystal x1 Meldspar Ore x1 Frocium x1 Kestodon Husk x2 | Windproof x1 Attack Boost x2 |
| Rhopessa Thorax X / Aelucanth Thorax X | Split-Jaw Buttlefly x2 Giant Monster Bone x2 Rathian Cortex x2 Rachnoid Mesmersilk x2 | Critical Element x1 Critical Eye x3 Dragon Attack x1 |
| Ceanataur Braces | Ceanataur Hardclaw x2 Ceanataur Cortex x2 Meldspar Ore x2 Giant Monster Bone x2 | Grinder (S) x1 Peak Performance x1 Critical Eye x2 Pierce Up x1 |
| Anjanath Coil X | Anjanath Fur x4 Anjanath Shard x2 Monster Toughbone x2 Anjanath Mantle x1 | Attack Boost x2 |
| Ingot Greaves X | Purecrystal x1 Meldspar Ore x1 Sapphiron Ore x1 Monster Toughbone x2 | Attack Boost x2 Critical Eye x2 |
MR 1 to MR 3 Dual Blade Decorations
Decorations are something you should aim to get over some time, as these require some of the rarest materials to find from a monster.
You need five loadouts of the same armor, each with a different element attack decoration, as Dual Blade is an element-focused weapon.
- Critical Jewel
- Critical Boost Decoration
- Unlocks—You need to defeat an Apex Rathalos and loot an Apex Blaze Sac.
- Critical Boost Decoration
| Decorations | Effect / Slot Level | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Jewel Critical Boost x2 | Increases the damage of critical hits Slot Level 2 | Lazurite Jewel x5 Apex Blaze Sac x2 Magnamalo Horn + x2 Almudron Plate x1 |
| Tenderizer Jewel Weakness Exploit x3 | Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. Slot Level 2 | Lazurite Jewel x5 Rakna-Kadaki Spike x3 Almudron Claw + x3 Narga Medulla x1 |
| Grinder Jewel Speed Sharpening x2 | Speeds up weapon sharpening when using a whetstone. Slow Level 1 | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Rath Wingtalon + x2 Great Izuchi Tail + x1 |
| Element Attack x5 Blaze Jewel Steam Jewel Bolt Jewel Frost Jewel Dragon Jewel | Increases element attack power. Slot Level 1 | |
| Fire Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Rathian Scale + x2 Inferno Sac x1 | |
| Water Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Jyuratodus Carapace x2 Torrent Sac x1 | |
| Thunder Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Pearl Hide x2 Thunder Sac x1 | |
| Ice Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Lagombi Pelt + x2 Great Baggi Claw + x2 | |
| Dragon Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Rathian Carapace x2 Dragonbone Relic x1 |
Master Rank 4 to Master Rank 5 Dual Blade progression set for Sunbreak
MR 4 to MR 5 Dual Blade Weapons
As you enter Master Rank 4 quests and beyond, you'll again be upgrading some of your old High Rank weaponry as you start seeing familiar faces in Master Rank.
Related: Seregios weaknesses, resistances, & drops – MHR Sunbreak
Here are the monsters you'll be carving to get these weapons.
- Almudron
- Zinogre
- Magma Almudron
- Aurora Somnacanth
- Shagaru Magala
| Equipment | Elemental | Tree | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magma Slicers | Fire | Magmadron Tree | Magmadron Cortex x5 Magmadron Tail x2 Large Magmadron Fin x3 Ultimas Crystal x1 |
| Mud Slicers+ | Water | Almudron Tree | Almudron Mantle ×1 Large Elder Dragon Bone ×3 |
| Despot's Blitz | Thunder | Zinogre Tree | Zinogre Hardhorn x6 Zinogre Hardclaw x4 Zinogre Electrofur + x6 Zinogre Skymerald x1 |
| Bloom Snow Claws+ | Ice | Auroacanth Tree | Large Elder Dragon Bone x2 Auroracanth Iceclaw x2 Large Wyvern Gem x1 MR Aurora Somnacanth x8 Points. |
| Les Apotres | Dragon | Magala Tree | S. Magala Purifier x3 Gore Magala Mantle x1 MR Gore Magala x10 Points. |
MR 4 to MR 5 Dual Blade Armor
This armor set focuses on getting the skills Critical Element, Critical Boost, and Chain Crit. All these are essential for a fantastic Dual Blades build.
Here are the monsters you'll be carving to get to craft this armor.
- Astalos
- Rathalos
| Equipment | Materials | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Astalos Helm | Heavy Astalos Crest + x1 Astalos Shard x5 Purecrystal x1 Monster Essence x3 | Chain Crit x1 Stun Resistance x2 |
| Rhopessa Thorax X / Aelucanth Thorax X | Split-Jaw Buttlefly x2 Giant Monster Bone x2 Rathian Cortex x2 Rachnoid Mesmersilk x2 | Critical Element x1 Critical Eye x3 Dragon Attack x1 |
| Rathalos Braces X | Rathalos Shard x1 Rath Wingripper x1 Conflagrant Sac x3 Uroktor Shard x2 | Attack Boost x2 Earplugs x1 |
| Rathalos Coil X | Rathalos Shard x4 Rathalos Cortex x1 Rathalos Fellwing x2 Rathalos Mantle x1 | Attack Boost x2 Windproof x3 Critical Boost x1 |
| Ingot Greaves X | Purecrystal x1 Meldspar Ore x1 Sapphiron Ore x1 Monster Toughbone x2 | Attack Boost x2 Critical Eye x2 |
MR 4 to MR 5 Dual Blade Decorations
Your decorations are mostly the same, but you're getting rid of Speed Sharpening for Critical Element. This is because of a new Switch Skill move called Ironshine Silk, which restores sharpness when I-frames (invincibility frames) occur. When partnered with Demon Flight, it's a perfect combination, as you'll rarely have to use your whetstone again.
| Decorations | Effect / Slot Level | Materials |
|---|---|---|
Crit Element Critical Element x1 | Increases elemental damage (fire, water, thunder, ice, dragon) when landing critical hits. Slot Level 2 | Bloodrun Jewel x4 Elder Dragon Blood x2 Block of Ice + x2 Tobi-Kadachi Electrode + x1 |
| Tenderizer Jewel Weakness Exploit x3 | Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. Slot Level 2 | Lazurite Jewel x5 Rakna-Kadaki Spike x3 Almudron Claw + x3 Narga Medulla x1 |
| Critical Element Critical Boost x2 | Increases the damage of critical hits Slot Level 2 | Lazurite Jewel x5 Apex Blaze Sac x2 Magnamalo Horn + x2 Almudron Plate x1 |
| Element Attack x5 Blaze Jewel Steam Jewel Bolt Jewel Frost Jewel Dragon Jewel | Increases element attack power. Slot Level 1 | |
| Fire Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Rathian Scale + x2 Inferno Sac x1 | |
| Water Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Jyuratodus Carapace x2 Torrent Sac x1 | |
| Thunder Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Pearl Hide x2 Thunder Sac x1 | |
| Ice Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Lagombi Pelt + x2 Great Baggi Claw + x2 | |
| Dragon Attack | Aquaglow Jewel x2 Rathian Carapace x2 Dragonbone Relic x1 |
Master Rank Endgame Dual Blade progression sets for Sunbreak
Now, this is where things start getting interesting, as every elemental weapon has its own set of armor. There is no one armor for all five elements like it was in Master Rank 1 to 5. Each loadout will have a few uniform pieces, which make things easier.
These armor sets focus on boosting the damage of critical hits but also have the new skill Chain Crit, which increases damage with consecutive hits.
Related: How to increase Master Rank & Master Rank Cap in MHR Sunbreak
Fire element endgame set for Sunbreak
Are you ready to burn your foes to a crisp? Oddly enough, the best flame blades out there are from Magma Almudron. Not from Rathalos this time!
| Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Magma Shredders | ||
| Kaiser Crown X Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Boost LV 1 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Baulo Weakness Exploit LV 1 Resentment LV 1 Chain Crit LV 1 | ||
| Kaiser Vambraces X Teostra Blessing LV 1 Critical Eye LV 1 Critical Boost LV 1 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Ura Weakness Exploit LV 2 Chain Crit LV 2 | ||
| Kadachi Greaves Constitution LV 1 Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Element LV 1 | ||
| Skill Set Critical Eye LV 6 Chain Crit LV 3 Critical Boost LV 2 Weakness Exploit LV 2 Resentment LV 1 Constitution LV 1 Teostra Blessing LV 1 Critical Element LV 1 | ||
| Decorations Needed Attack Boost Jewel x2 Crit Elemental Jewel+ x2 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Blaze Jewel 1 x5 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
Water element endgame set for Sunbreak
Mizutsune's crown has been cast asunder and placed on the tail of Almudron, who now has the best water Dual Blades in Sunbreak.
| Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mud Shredders | ||
| Kaiser Crown X Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Boost LV 1 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Baulo Weakness Exploit LV 1 Resentment LV 1 Chain Crit LV 1 | ||
| Malzeno Vambraces X Wirebug Whisperer LV 1 Attack Boost LV 2 Blight Resistance LV 1 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Ura Weakness Exploit LV 2 Chain Crit LV 2 | ||
| Kadachi Greaves Constitution LV 1 Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Element LV 1 | ||
| Skill Set Critical Eye LV 5 Chain Crit LV 3 Attack Boost LV 2 Weakness Exploit LV 2 Resentment LV 1 Constitution LV 1 Critical Boost LV 1 Wirebug Whisperer LV 1 Blight Resistance LV 1 Critical Element LV 1 | ||
| Decorations Needed Attack Boost Jewel x2 Crit Elemental Jewel+ x2 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Blaze Jewel 1 x5 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
Thunder element endgame set for Sunbreak
Here comes the thunder Narwa, the Allmother reigns supreme! Even though Astalos is the newcomer, the green thunder cannot bring down one of the final bosses in the base game. Narwa was already tough as nails, so prepare for a harder fight in Master Rank.
| Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Double Discharge | ||
| Kaiser Crown X Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Boost LV 1 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Baulo Weakness Exploit LV 1 Resentment LV 1 Chain Crit LV 1 | ||
| Divine Ire Kote Furious LV 1 Critical Eye LV 2 | ||
| Rathalos Coil Attack Boost LV 2 Windproof LV 3 Critical Boost LV 1 | ||
| Ingot Greaves X Attack Boost LV 2 Critical Eye LV 2 | ||
| Skill Set Critical Eye LV 7 Attack Boost LV 4 Windproof LV 3 Critical Boost LV 2 Resentment LV 1 Weakness Exploit LV 1 Chain Crit LV 1 Furious LV 1 | ||
| Decorations Needed Crit Elemental Jewel+ x2 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Bolt Jewel 1 x5 Handicraft x2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
Ice element endgame set for Sunbreak
Ice to see you! Kushala Daora takes on Goss Harag for the icy throne and wins. With these aesthetically pleasing Dual Blades on your back, all monsters will quake in fear.
| Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Daora's Ventus | ||
| Lunagaron Helm Critical Eye LV 2 Wirebug Whisperer LV 1 | ||
| Aelucanth Thorax X Critical Element x1 Critical Eye x3 Dragon Attack x1 | ||
| Utsushi True Braces Evade Window LV 1 Wirebug Whisperer LV 1 Attack Boost LV 2 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Ura Weakness Exploit LV 2 Chain Crit LV 2 | ||
| Ingot Greaves X Attack Boost LV 2 Critical Eye LV 2 | ||
| Skill Set Critical Eye LV 7 Attack Boost LV 4 Wirebug Whisperer LV 2 Chain Crit LV 2 Dragon Attack LV 1 Evade Window LV 1 Critical Element LV 1 Weakness Exploit LV 1 | ||
| Decorations Needed Crit Elemental Jewel+ x2 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 Frost Jewel 1 x5 Handicraft Jewel 3 x1 |
Dragon element endgame set for Sunbreak
Crimson Glow Valstrax once again returns to be the best Dragon Dual Blade weapon.
| Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Twinwing | ||
| Kaiser Crown X Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Boost LV 1 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Baulo Weakness Exploit LV 1 Resentment LV 1 Chain Crit LV 1 | ||
| Utsushi True Braces Evade Window LV 1 Wirebug Whisperer LV 1 Attack Boost LV 2 | ||
| Archfiend Armor Ura Weakness Exploit LV 2 Chain Crit LV 2 | ||
| Kadachi Greaves Constitution LV 1 Critical Eye LV 3 Critical Element LV 1 | ||
| Skill Set Critical Eye LV 5 Chain Crit LV 3 Attack Boost LV 2 Weakness Exploit LV 2 Resentment LV 1 Evade Window LV 1 Constitution LV 1 Critical Boost LV 1 Wirebug Whisperer LV 1 Critical Element LV 1 | ||
| Decorations Needed Crit Elemental Jewel+4 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Dragon Jewel 1 x5 Attack Jewel 2 x2 Expert Jewel 2 x2 |
And there we have it, the progression guide for Dual Blades for the entirety of Sunbreak. These may change upon new monsters coming in the future to Sunbreak, but up until then. You'll be saying monsters with ease in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak.
Pro Game Guides has you covered with more Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak guides, such as Scorned Magnamalo weaknesses, resistances, & drops – MHR Sunbreak.
Published: Jul 11, 2022 08:00 am