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Best Combos and Karakuri for Bladed Wagasa in Wild Hearts

Parry Kemono attacks with this umbrella!

Wild Hearts pits man against the elements in an extreme way, where familiar beasts in our real world become mega-sized Kemono that are looking to tear you limb-from-limb. As an experienced warrior just trying to survive in the formerly utopic world of Azuma, you must use the tools you gather to hunt down these fearsome beasts and keep yourself safe. Work alone or with friends in this fresh take on the hunting genre developed by EA Studios, but keep an eye out for danger because there are always monsters lurking in the shadows.

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With many different weapons in Wild Hearts, players are able to choose from a variety of different fighting styles depending on how they prefer to do battle. Ranging from a katana and a brutal maul to a murder umbrella, there are lots of unique choices for lethal weaponry in the game. In fact, this guide is going to cover how to use the so-called murder umbrella, officially known as the Bladed Wagasa, in Wild Hearts!

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How Do You Use the Bladed Wagasa in Wild Hearts?

Hunters fight a Wolf-like giant animal.
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The Bladed Wagasa is actually the only weapon in the game that offers the player some form of defensive capability beyond running away or dodging attacks. You are able to build up a parry meter using this umbrella and can help you close gaps by lunging towards monsters. Some of the best combos to try in the game when you are using this weapon include:

  • Dodging an attack from a beast and then jumping towards it using the lunge attack with the Bladed Wagasa.
  • Parrying a beast until you have built up a sufficient parry meter, and then unleashing havoc with your boosted damage.
  • Use the defensive capabilities of the Bladed Wagasa to outmaneuver a monster and then rip into it with the umbrella’s basic attacks and enhanced critical hits from its parry meter.

One tip for using the Bladed Wagasa is to try your hardest not to mistime a parry, because this will leave you vulnerable to taking damage while also lowering your stamina meter. Therefore, practice truly does make perfect when you are wielding this potent weapon.

Which Karakuri are Best for the Bladed Wagasa in Wild Hearts?

If you are looking for the best Karakuri to use in synergy with this powerful parrying weapon in Wild Hearts, you have come to the right place! Here is a list of some of the strongest Karakuri that you should certainly consider picking from, listed in a random order.

  • The Bounce Pad Karakuri – This Karakuri will allow you to gain a vertical advantage over larger Kemono and can help you to avoid attacks when a quick escape is needed.
  • The Celestial Anchor Karakuri – You can use this helpful Karakuri to execute impressive aerial attacks on Kemono, or to get closer to one when you don’t want to use the lunge feature of the Bladed Wagasa.
  • The Pounder Karakuri – Use this to stun Kemono that you are fighting and deal high damage to them. When the beast gets stunned, close in and deal a critical hit after your parry meter has reached its maximum capacity for the best results.
  • The Star Bomb Karakuri – An explosive Area of Effect bomb that can be devastating to anything unfortunate enough to experience its blast up close and personal. Pair this with the Bladed Wasaga to cover your range shortcoming and take out Kemono from a comfortable distance. Just be sure not to stand too close yourself, or else you can get blown sky high!

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