Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Malos Monado Charge Blade
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #60 of 144 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod replaces themodel and textures of "Dante's Devil Sword" charge blade with the look and special effects of "Malos' Monado" from Xenolade Chronicles 2.
The weapon has a custom EFX; when you do the "Condensed Element Slash", the CB will change Kanji and effect-color depending on what element or impact phial the weapon currently has. Try putting the Dante Devil Sword as a layered weapon over different Charge Blades to see the effect!
How to Install:
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[]Open the zip folder with the mod.
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]Copy the "nativePC" folder within.[]Go to the folder where you have installed MHW, where the .exe of the game is located. This is most likely in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Monster Hunter World".
[]Paste the "nativePC" folder in there.
[]Equip the Dante's Devil Sword CB or another charge blade with Dante's CB layered over it.
How to change the charge-effects' colours:
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[]Download the EPV editor
[]Go to nativePC/wp/caxe/epv within your MHW folder
[] Open the hm_wp09_01.epv3 with the EPV editor
[]Go to group ID 2012
[]Edit the colours for the records you want to change
-It goes Impact, Fire, Thunder, Water Ice and Dragon for records 0-5, then repeats for records 6-11.
Thanks:
- []Huge thanks to all the great people that helped me in the MHW modding discord.
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[]Crimson for creating the custom EFXs.
[]Akko / Akinusuka for fixing the format of the Kanji textures.
[]AsteriskAmpersand for the blender .mod plugin, EPV editor
and Material-editor.[]JodoZT for the MHW chunk-extractor.
[]Weapon model from Foxie-the-Vulpix
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[]Download the EPV editor
This mod replaces Dante's Charge Blade in Monster Hunter: World with Malos' Monado from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, featuring custom effects that change based on the element or impact nature of the phials. A cosmetic weapon mod with strong community support (974 endorsements, 20,934 downloads).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 974 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
- Adds a unique crossover weapon for Xenoblade fans.
- Custom phial effects give visual feedback based on your build.
⚠️ Cons
- Only replaces Dante's Charge Blade, so it won't affect other weapon types.
- Cosmetic only – no gameplay or stat changes.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter Dante's Charge Blade or its effects.
For Monster Hunter: World players who love Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and want a stylish weapon skin. Also great for Charge Blade mains looking to freshen up their look. Skip if you want gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct nativePC folder for Monster Hunter: World.
- If you use other weapon mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
- Test the phial effects in the training area to see the custom EFX in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Monster Hunter World Mods
- Author
- Wibbles
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 20,934
- Endorsements
- 974
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/27/2020
- Updated
- 10/27/2020
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