Which pieces of the Dual Blades progression set survive into endgame?

G. Ebony Braces α is the most reused piece across recorded Dual Blades sets, so craft it first.

Dual Blades · melee · dps

Dual Blades Progression Build

The Dual Blades progression set at HR 20–39 swaps the starter armor for G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Ebony Braces α (arms), G. Ebony Coil β (waist), G. Ebony Greaves β (legs) and moves to Twin Flames I. The point of this stage is Burst 5, Adrenaline Rush 3, Critical Boost 3 and Divine Blessing 3 — skills that keep paying off after you replace them with endgame pieces.

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HR 20-39 Mid-Game

HR 20–39

Weapon

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).

Dual Blades Progression FAQ

What is the best Dual Blades progression build?: At HR 20–39 the Dual Blades moves to Twin Flames I with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Ebony Braces α (arms), G. Ebony Coil β (waist), G. Ebony Greaves β (legs) and Counterattack Charm I.
Which pieces of the Dual Blades progression set survive into endgame?: G. Ebony Braces α is the most reused piece across recorded Dual Blades sets, so craft it first.
What HR does the Dual Blades progression set cover?: It is recorded for HR 20–39.