MH Wilds Frenzied Blast: How to Use the New Mechanic

Frenzied Blast is the headline new mechanic in Monster Hunter Wilds. It allows hunters to inflict Wound states on monsters and trigger devastating follow-up attacks. This guide covers how to use the mechanic effectively.

How Frenzied Blast Works

Frenzied Blast is a wound-trigger mechanic. The basic flow is:

1. Attack a monster to build up Wounds.
2. When a Wound is full, the monster shows a visual indicator.
3. Use a trigger attack on the Wound.
4. The monster is staggered and takes massive damage.

The mechanic is similar to Clutch Claw from Iceborne but with more strategic depth.

How to Build Wounds

Wounds are built by attacking specific monster parts:

• Each monster has 3-5 Wound points.
• Wounds are specific to each part (e.g., head, tail, wings).
• Attacking a part builds its Wound meter.
• The Wound meter is shared across the party in multiplayer.

To build Wounds efficiently:

1. Target one part consistently.
2. Use fast-attacking weapons.
3. Coordinate with teammates in multiplayer.

How to Trigger Wounds

When a Wound is full, the monster shows a visual cue:

• A glowing red indicator on the Wound point.
• A sound effect that alerts the hunter.

To trigger the Wound:

1. Approach the Wound point.
2. Use a trigger attack (heavy attack, focus strike, or clutch attack).
3. The Wound triggers and deals massive damage.

The trigger attack costs Focus Strike stamina.

Best Weapons for Frenzied Blast

S Tier: Best of the Best

Great Sword

The Great Sword is the best weapon for Frenzied Blast. Its charged attacks trigger Wounds easily.

Charge Blade

The Charge Blade is the best for elemental Wounds. Its phial attacks trigger elemental Wounds quickly.

A Tier: Strong Choices

Switch Axe

The Switch Axe is excellent for sustained Wound damage. Its sword mode provides consistent attacks.

Insect Glaive

The Insect Glaive is excellent for aerial Wounds. Its aerial attacks hit Wounds from above.

B Tier: Situational

Long Sword

The Long Sword is decent for Wounds but lacks the burst damage of Great Sword.

Hammer

The Hammer is excellent for stunning Wounds but slow to build them.

Best Strategies for Frenzied Blast

Solo Strategy

In solo play, focus on one Wound at a time:

1. Build the Wound with fast attacks.
2. Trigger the Wound with a heavy attack.
3. Repeat for each part.

The best solo weapons are Great Sword and Charge Blade.

Multiplayer Strategy

In multiplayer, coordinate with teammates:

1. One hunter builds the Wound.
2. Another hunter triggers the Wound.
3. The team deals massive damage during the stagger.

The best multiplayer weapons are Great Sword (trigger) and Insect Glaive (build).

How to Exploit Elemental Weaknesses

Elemental Wounds deal bonus damage based on the monster's elemental weakness:

• Fire Wounds deal bonus damage to monsters weak to fire.
• Water Wounds deal bonus damage to monsters weak to water.
• Thunder Wounds deal bonus damage to monsters weak to thunder.
• Ice Wounds deal bonus damage to monsters weak to ice.
• Dragon Wounds deal bonus damage to monsters weak to dragon.

To exploit elemental weaknesses, use weapons with the matching element.

Best Elemental Weapons

Fire

Anjanath Flame Glaive: high fire damage, fast attacks.

Water

Ludroth Soul Crusher: high water damage, good stun.

Thunder

Tigrex Thunder Blade: high thunder damage, fast attacks.

Ice

Legiana Frost Edge: high ice damage, good aerial attacks.

Dragon

Valstrax Dragon Soul: high dragon damage, excellent burst.

Common Mistakes

• Don't ignore the visual cue. The Wound is only triggerable when the indicator is visible.
• Don't use the wrong trigger attack. Heavy attacks trigger Wounds; light attacks do not.
• Don't build Wounds without triggering them. Wounds decay if not triggered.

How to Chain Wounds

To chain Wounds for maximum damage:

1. Build a Wound on one part.
2. Trigger the Wound for stagger.
3. While the monster is staggered, build another Wound.
4. Trigger the second Wound for double stagger.

This strategy is most effective with coordinated parties.

How to Defend Against Frenzied Blast

To defend against monsters using Frenzied Blast (in multiplayer):

• Watch for the visual cue.
• Avoid the monster during the stagger.
• Position for follow-up attacks after the stagger.

Final Tips

• Practice the timing of trigger attacks.
• Coordinate with teammates for maximum damage.
• Use elemental weapons to exploit weaknesses.
• Chain Wounds for sustained stagger.

With this guide, you will master Frenzied Blast and deal massive damage to every monster in the game.

FAQ: Frenzied Blast

Q: Can I trigger Frenzied Blast in multiplayer?

A: Yes, Frenzied Blast works the same way in multiplayer. Coordinate with teammates for maximum damage.

Q: Can I trigger multiple Wounds at once?

A: Yes, you can chain Wounds for sustained stagger.

Q: Do Wounds decay?

A: Yes, Wounds decay if not triggered within 90 seconds.

Q: Can I use Frenzied Blast on any monster?

A: Yes, but the visual cue varies by monster. Some monsters have smaller visual cues than others.

Best Frenzied Blast Weapons for Each Element

For fire elemental damage:

• Anjanath Flame Glaive (fire element)

For water elemental damage:

• Ludroth Soul Crusher (water element)

For thunder elemental damage:

• Tigrex Thunder Blade (thunder element)

For ice elemental damage:

• Legiana Frost Edge (ice element)

For dragon elemental damage:

• Valstrax Dragon Soul (dragon element)

How to Maximize Frenzied Blast Damage

To maximize Frenzied Blast damage:

1. Build Wounds with fast attacks.
2. Trigger Wounds during monster staggers.
3. Chain Wounds for sustained damage.
4. Use elemental weapons to exploit weaknesses.

Common Frenzied Blast Mistakes

• Don't ignore the visual cue. The Wound is only triggerable when the indicator is visible.
• Don't use the wrong trigger attack. Heavy attacks trigger Wounds; light attacks do not.
• Don't build Wounds without triggering them. Wounds decay if not triggered.
• Don't trigger Wounds during monster invulnerability frames.

Best Frenzied Blast Strategies for Tough Monsters

For tough monsters:

1. Build Wounds on the head or weak points.
2. Trigger Wounds during monster staggers.
3. Chain Wounds for sustained damage.
4. Use elemental weapons to exploit weaknesses.

How to Practice Frenzied Blast

To practice Frenzied Blast:

1. Start with low-rank monsters.
2. Practice the trigger attack timing.
3. Practice building Wounds efficiently.
4. Practice chaining Wounds for sustained damage.

With practice, you will master Frenzied Blast and deal massive damage to every monster in the game.