New Skills

Great Sword

Charged Slash Combo
	The bread-and-butter great sword
	 combo. Built off of the Charged
	 Slash, many a hunter knows this
	 combo by heart.

Surge Slash Combo
	An offensive style that combines speed
	 with the weight of the weapon to unleash
	 a stream of powerful slashes.

	 Proper footwork is required, but allows
	 for a large number of combos.

Strongarm Stance
	A technique that uses Ironsilk to reinforce
	 both your arms and weapon temporarily
	 to fend off attacks.

	 If used while charging, you can quickly
	 parry an attack and then unleash
	 a fierce onslaught afterwards.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	A Wirebug technique to prepare for the
	 next attack, auto-sheathing as you draw
	 in and boosting attack power briefly.

	 You can either close the gap ready for
	 the next attack, or pull back to evade,
	 making this an all-round technique.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Backslide
	A quick evasive move using a Wirebug.

	 Watch for an opening while charging and
	 upping attack level, and maintain charge
	 during Surge Slash Combo-based moves.
	 Fine tune your evasive move with <ICON ANALOG_LS>.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Longsword

Special Sheathe Combo
	A special sheathe that can be performed
	 after attacking. Both of its follow-up
	 attacks fill the Spirit Gauge.

	 An Iai Slash automatically increases
	 Spirit Gauge. Successfully countering
	 a monster attack with an Iai Spirit Slash
	 unleashes a powerful flash and raises
	 the Spirit Gauge by one level.

Sacred Sheathe Combo
	A slow methodical movement that can be
	 executed following an attack. Upon sheathing
	 your weapon, you can harness the increased
	 spirit to unleash a follow-up slash. The power
	 of the slash increases according to the level
	 of the Spirit Gauge. If you are attacked before
	 you have finished with the sheathe, it will
	 consume one level of Spirit Gauge and
	 the move will be cancelled.

Tempered Spirit Blade
	A decisive Silkbind maneuver that
	 parries any incoming monster attack
	 with a Spirit Blade.

	 Timing is key if you want to successfully
	 parry an attack, but doing so will fill your
	 Spirit Gauge and raise it one level.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	A move that casts out Ironsilk, and auto-
	 matically counters any incoming attack.
	 Like a reflection of the moon, it's visible,
	 but untouchable.

	 If a hit is countered, one level of Spirit
	 Gauge will be consumed.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Harvest Moon
	A move that casts out an Ironsilk ring that
	 narrows your range of attack, but boosts
	 spirit so you can go on the offensive.

	 Within the ring, your Spirit Gauge won't
	 deplete, and if you perform any counter
	 attacks, it will add additional hits.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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Sword and Shield

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	A two-hit attack that uses both the sword
	 and shield. This traditional combo opens
	 with a horizontal shield swipe and then
	 follows up with a stepping downward
	 slash.

Twin Blade Combo
	A two-part attack that opens with a circular
	 slash and follows up with a blade thrust.

	 An easy attack to get multiple hits in with,
	 so ideal for weapons with high elemental
	 and status properties.

Destroyer Oil
	Uses a Wirebug to cover your blade with
	 a special ointment whose effects trigger
	 if ignited by friction with your shield.

	 While active, monsters flinch more easily,
	 creating more openings for attack.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A technique that uses a Wirebug to leap
	 forward and attack. If the attack lands,
	 you will perform a Scaling Slash which
	 can be chained into various finishing
	 attacks.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Shield Bash
	A combined offensive and defensive
	 move using a Wirebug to dash forward
	 with your shield raised. If the attack
	 connects with a monster, you can
	 instantly follow up with a variety of
	 attacks. If timed right, you can even
	 parry an incoming attack and then
	 continue your assault.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Dual Blades

Roundslash Combo
	A slashing attack that allows you
	 to reposition.

	 Use this attack to continue a combo
	 or change direction giving you the
	 ability to keep up the pressure on
	 a targeted spot.

Slide Slash Combo
	Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

	 This technique allows you to attack
	 while evading, and if you work it
	 into your combos, you can unleash
	 a relentless attack that's difficult to
	 defend against.

Spiral Slash
	A Silkbind attack that launches you
	 spiraling forwards. Once your attack
	 connects, your body acts as a drill as
	 your blades bore into your target's flesh.

	 Note: You can also perform a Spiral Slash
	 midair.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A technique that uses a Wirebug to close
	 in rapidly on the enemy, while instantly
	 countering any attacks.

	 Perfect for a good start in battle, as
	 you can jump straight to the heart of
	 the action without fear of taking a hit.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

Ironshine Silk
	An ingenious Silkbind technique that
	 uses turbulence from evading to sharpen
	 your blades.

	 Even with Shrouded Vault, and other
	 evades, sharpness recovers if you
	 time it right.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Hammer

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	Charge as you advance to unleash
	 a devastating spinning attack.

	 The attack hits with each rotation
	 allowing you to land multiple
	 successive blows. In addition, the
	 number of rotations determines
	 which attack can be performed next.

Spinning Bludgeon: Charge
	A technique that stores released power and
	 funnels it into the next Charge Switch attack.

	 Power is built up when performing a Spinning
	 Bludgeon. The charge level is then maintained
	 when executing a Charge Switch.

	 Make good use of this to unleash a series
	 of level 3 charged attacks.

Keeping Sway
	A maneuver that uses a Wirebug to
	 quickly evade an attack at high speed.

	 By using a Wirebug, you're able to
	 maintain your charge during the evade.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	A Silkbind attack that makes you leap
	 in the air and come down with multiple
	 earth-shattering strikes.

	 The power of the attack and number
	 of hits you'll land are determined by
	 your charge level at the start of the
	 attack.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Impact Burst
	A Silkbind attack that wraps your weapon
	 in Ironsilk. For a short period of time, any
	 charged attack performed causes the silk
	 to vibrate, creating a shockwave that
	 makes it easier to flinch monsters.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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Hunting Horn

Crush Attack Combo
	A combo that uses Swing and Crush
	 attacks.

	 Useful from a fixed position and from
	 close range. The combo loop varies
	 depending on button input.

Swing Combo
	A two-hit attack that can be delivered
	 from either the left or right. This allows
	 you to quickly shift directions, making
	 it useful for repositioning.

Sonic Bloom
	Places a Wirebug cocoon on the ground
	 that's tethered to you with Ironsilk. When
	 attacking, vibrations are sent to the silk
	 and stored in the cocoon, which gradually
	 swells. After a certain number of Perform-
	 ances, the energy stored detonates,
	 dealing stun and exhaust damage.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A technique that uses a Wirebug to push
	 ahead with repeated attacks, punctuated
	 by a performance that buffs strength.

	 It serves the dual purpose of closing in
	 on your enemy and boosting your power.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Silkbind Shockwave
	A Silkbind attack that wraps your weapon
	 in Ironsilk. For a short period of time, any
	 attack performed causes the silk to vibrate,
	 creating a time-delayed shockwave that
	 triggers additional hits. These additional
	 hits do major stun, exhaust, and part
	 damage.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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Lance

Guard Dash
	A technique that allows mobility while
	 guarding with your shield.

	 If performed after an attack you can move
	 in any direction, forward, backward, left,
	 and right.

Shield Tackle
	A technique where you charge forward
	 with your shield raised. As your shield
	 is raised, you're able to guard against
	 incoming attacks. You can also follow
	 up with a variety of thrusting attacks.

	 Watch for an opening and then unleash
	 an unrelenting series of attacks.

Skyward Thrust
	A technique where a Wirebug launches
	 you high into the air. Thrust your lance
	 towards the heavens and then pierce
	 the earth.

	 Note: The falling portion of the attack
	 inflicts multiple hits.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A technique that draws a monster's
	 attention by thrusting a kunai tethered
	 with Ironsilk into it.

	 While the kunai is lodged, the hunter can
	 leap in close to the target with a Closed
	 Jump. In addition, stamina consumption
	 while guarding is reduced.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

Sheathing Retreat
	A technique that automatically sheathes
	 your weapon while using a Wirebug to
	 pull you backwards out of harm's way.

	 No matter how effective your shield is,
	 if you sense life-threatening danger,
	 retreat is the wisest choice.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Slow)

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Gunlance

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	An attack that impales a monster
	 with a stake from your gunlance.

	 The effects of each stake differs
	 depending on the gunlance's shelling
	 type. Normal and long shelling types
	 detonate after multiple hits, while
	 the wide shelling type only detonates
	 a single blast, but can stun monsters.

Erupting Cannon
	This technique involves firing an exploding
	 stake into your target.

	 When using the Eruption Cannon, the tip
	 of the gunlance heats up and slashing
	 attacks are enhanced for a certain period
	 of time.

Bullet Barrage
	Uses a Wirebug to Blast Dash toward
	 your target, unleashing everything with
	 abandon.

	 Be careful: Shells, Wyrmstake Cannon,
	 and Wyvern's Fire will automatically be
	 reloaded first before performing the attack.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A strong blocking stance utilizing
	 Wirebug silk.

	 You also enjoy bonus sharpness recovery
	 if you get the timing right. After a
	 successful guard, you can combo
	 into a variety of different attacks.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

Reverse Blast
	A rapid, backward evasive maneuver
	 using a Wirebug to stop.

	 If no shells are loaded, you'll do a quick
	 reload, so act with caution.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Switch Axe

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	A technique that closes the distance
	 to your target by using the centrifugal
	 force of swinging with an Axe: Wild
	 Swing.

	 Useful for when the target is out of
	 swinging range, or when you want to
	 get in close for Sword Mode attacks.

2-Staged Morph Slash Combo
	A two-staged Morph Slash attack that
	 follows an Axe: Wild Swing.

	 1st Stage: Morphs into Sword Mode.
	 2nd Stage: Morphs into Axe Mode.

	 During this combo, the power of Sword
	 Mode attacks increase and Axe Mode
	 attacks fill the Switch Gauge faster.

Elemental Burst Counter
	Compresses Switch Gauge energy,
	 that can be released as an Elemental
	 Burst. If the burst is released right
	 as a monster attacks, you'll perform
	 a Power Finisher and your switch
	 axe will go into an Amped State.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	A technique that uses a Wirebug to
	 restore your Switch Gauge as you move.

	 Once active, your Switch Gauge won't
	 deplete for a while, so use this technique
	 to gain the advantage at the start of battle.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

Wire Step
	A Wirebug-based evasion technique that
	 allows you to morph into Axe Mode while
	 flanking the enemy.

	 Highly effective for maneuvering while
	 in Axe Mode.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Charge Blade

Phial Follow-up
	A mechanism in which a small explosion is
	 triggered by Shield Thrust during Elemental
	 Boost or by sword attacks while in Sword
	 Boost Mode.

	 Functions as support when attacking in
	 Sword Mode.

Phial Follow-up: Firing Pin
	A mechanism that lowers the pressure
	 of elemental energy generated through
	 Shield Thrust during Elemental Boost,
	 or by sword attacks while in Sword Boost
	 Mode. The elemental energy generated
	 builds up on your target, but disappears
	 over time. It can be detonated by any
	 attack in Axe Mode, and extending the
	 time limit of the Elemental Boost.

Ready Stance
	A Silkbind maneuver that binds sword
	 and axe together with Ironsilk.

	 After guarding, a heavy knockback leaves
	 you in Sword Mode, and lowers your guard
	 reaction so you're able to chain sword/axe
	 attacks.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	A Silkbind technique for quickly closing
	 the distance to your target while morphing
	 into Axe Mode.

	 While advancing, you're immune to knock-
	 backs and attacks that send you flying.
	 You can also follow up by morphing back
	 into Sword Mode.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Air Dash
	A Wirebug-based technique where you
	 rise up while whirling an axe, then propel
	 yourself away with a Phial Explosion.

	 Damage often leaves monsters mountable,
	 and you can control your fall direction
	 to some degree. If no Phial Explosion is
	 detonated, you'll fall straight down.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Insect Glaive

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	A technique that consumes stamina
	 to perform a midair slash.

	 If you have red extract absorbed,
	 you'll perform a multi-hit Strong
	 Jumping Advancing Slash instead.
	 Landing either Slash will follow up
	 with a Vaulting Dance.

Kinsect Slash
	A mid-air technique where you thrust
	 forward with your glaive and Kinsect.
	 If the slash connects, you'll perform
	 a Vaulting Dance, absorbing extract.
	 However, once you've absorbed red
	 extract with Kinsect Slash, you won't
	 be able to absorb any other extract
	 with it, but you'll be able to perform an
	 Enhanced Insect Spiker as a trade-off.

Awakened Kinsect Attack
	A technique where you hurl a Kinsect
	 to inflict massive damage. All extracts
	 are consumed and the more extract you
	 have, the more potent this attack will be.
	 After launching the Kinsect, you'll close
	 in using a Wirebug; simultaneously
	 absorbing extract, marking the target,
	 and then chaining into a Vaulting Dance.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A Silkbind attack in which you perform
	 a forward-leaping attack.

	 Also useable midair, you can close
	 in on a target quickly by following up
	 with either a Midair Evade or Jumping
	 Advancing Slash.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Kinsect Glide
	A technique that sends your Kinsect
	 out and uses a Wirebug to quickly
	 jump to it. The Kinsect normally aims
	 for a marker, but in the absence of
	 a marker, it will fly forward or follow
	 the reticle. When your Kinsect comes
	 in contact with a monster, it'll absorb
	 extract.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Light Bowgun

Marksman
	A style of shooting that draws out the true
	 potential of ammo.

Critical Firepower
	A special shooting style that further raises
	 damage output but narrows critical
	 distance and increases recoil. Because
	 the distance at which the power of ammo
	 is most effective has been reduced, you
	 will need to be aware and adjust your
	 firing position.

	 Note: Does not apply to certain ammo types.

Wyvern Counter
	An urgent retreat that fires a shot with
	 massive recoil, using a Wirebug to stop.

	 While not a powerful attack, its true
	 value comes when it's used to evade
	 incoming attacks. If timed right, you'll
	 retreat with an explosive exit that can
	 even neutralize breath attacks.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	A technique that uses a Wirebug to pull
	 you forward. If can be followed up with
	 a powerful close-range attack that blasts
	 Ironsilk into the target dealing severing
	 damage. After the attack, whatever
	 ammo was previously loaded will be
	 automatically reloaded.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

Mech Silkbind Shot
	Purified ammo is loaded with Ironsilk,
	 allowing you to unleash an onslaught
	 of shots. Each shot laced with Ironsilk
	 lodges into the monster, and if any
	 follow-up attacks hit the lodged ammo,
	 the silk reacts, increasing the chance
	 of leaving the part broken or the monster
	 mountable.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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Heavy Bowgun

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	A style of shooting that accumulates power
	 by charging a shot.

	 The amount of power a shot is increased
	 by is determined by how long the shot
	 was charged.

Crouching Shot
	A style of shooting that utilizes a special
	 stance to reduce recoil. In exchange for
	 not being able to move, you're able to fire
	 in rapid succession. The longer you fire,
	 the shorter the firing interval becomes,
	 but at the risk of overheating your bowgun.
	 If your bowgun overheats, it can't be fired
	 until it has cooled down.
	 Note: Certain ammo types cannot be used.

Rising Moon
	A Silkbind technique in which a Wirebug
	 generates a ring of Ironsilk. Special
	 powder accumulates within the ring,
	 and when ammo passes through it,
	 the velocity of the ammo increases,
	 and in turn, extends the ammo's range.
	 This can make certain ammo types
	 viable from farther away.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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	Advance like a raging wildfire.

	 This technique uses a Wirebug to pull
	 you while you glide forward. It can be
	 used to evade attack and adjust position.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Setting Sun
	A Silkbind technique in which a Wirebug
	 generates a ring of Ironsilk. Special
	 powder accumulates within the ring,
	 and when ammo passes through it,
	 the velocity of the ammo is decreased.
	 Firing piercing ammo/multi-hit ammo
	 through the ring will boost the total
	 number of hits upon impact.
	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

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Bow

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	A basic melee attack.

	 If you perform a Charging Sidestep
	 after a Melee Attack, you can follow-up
	 with a Lunging Melee Attack.

	 Both melee attacks will have the same
	 effect as your currently applied coating
	 but won't consume it.

Stake Thrust
	An attack that thrusts an explosive stake
	 into your target.

	 The stake reacts to follow-up attacks,
	 dealing extra damage to the target.
	 The amount of extra damage dealt is
	 determined by type of arrow loosed.

Butcher's Bind
	Fires an arrow loaded with Ironsilk.

	 If the follow-up arrow lands in the same
	 spot as the first, Ironsilk winds around
	 both arrows, inflicting severing damage.
	 If the second arrow is off target, the
	 lodged arrow disappears.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)

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	A maneuver using a Wirebug to boost bow-
	 drawing strength.

	 Shots can be fired while evading.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast)

Bolt Boost
	A maneuver that twines Ironsilk around
	 your arrow. This move deals damage
	 more effectively, and thus requires
	 range adjustment. Activates Super
	 Critical Range, boosting damage
	 within that range for a set time.

	 (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium)