Introduced in the Nintendo 3DS-exclusive Monster Hunter 4, the Charge Blade is what many hunters consider the most complex weapon in the series. Not only is it the only weapon that actively punishes you for using it wrong, but it has four separate charge gauges to keep track of. Capcom went wild with this one, but thankfully it actually isn’t too difficult to learn. Once you equip the best Charge Blade build in Monster Hunter Wilds you’ll see just what a beast it is: a true jack of all trades weapon able to deal high damage and quick attacks while offering good defensive capabilities. (If only it could shoot bullets, the Charge Blade would truly do it all).
For those new to the Charge Blade, it's split into two modes—a sword and shield and an axe. Your sword and shield mode will charge up the phials that are under your weapon’s sharpness meter, and these charges can be stored in order to power up the axe with an elemental boost, which grants you access to the powerful element discharge moves. From there you can use the phials to power up your shield, sword, and axe to make them even more powerful.
