Best Build and Armor for Switch Axe

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
787	Paralysis 80	5%	0
Decoration	Quickswitch/HandicraftJwl 3 Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3 Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phial	Power Phial
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Basic Attack Reinforcement x4 Sharpness Boost x1

This setup is a highly versatile build that utilizes the Paralysis variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus", specializing in keeping a high Attack stat. All its bonuses prioritize physical Attack, with Affinity reaching up to a maximum of 95% under optimal conditions. To support gauge buildup and buff duration for Power Phial, this build includes both Focus and Power Prolonger. Additionally, Evade Extender Lv3 ensures smooth movement while in Sword Mode.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
717	Paralysis 200	5%	0
Decoration	Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3 Paralyzer Jewel III 3 Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phial	Power Phial
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

This is the most recommended build for a general-purpose Paralysis Switch Axe build that focuses on increasing the chances of inflicting Paralysis. Since Paralysis allows you to immobilize monsters multiple times, this build would shine more in multiplayer rather than solo play. Due to the inclusion of Paralyzer Jewel 3, Focus Lv3 is not activated, so be aware that gauge buildup will be slower.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
717	Fire 400	5%	0
Decoration	Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3 Mastery Jewel 3
Phial	Element Phial
Element Type	Fire Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

The strongest recommended Fire build for Switch Axe uses the Fire Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". In order to take advantage of the Master's Touch that is included in the weapon's decoration, the build is configured to have some means of increasing Affinity. Evade distance Lv3 is also included, so movement in Sword Mode becomes a lot more comfortable.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
717	Water 400	5%	0
Decoration	Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3 Mastery Jewel 3
Phial	Element Phial
Element Type	Water Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

The strongest recommended Water build for Switch Axe uses the Water Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". In order to take advantage of the Master's Touch that is included in the weapon's decoration, the build is configured to have some means of increasing Affinity. Evade distance Lv3 is also included, so movement in Sword Mode becomes a lot more comfortable.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
717	Thunder 400	5%	0
Decoration	Bolt-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3 Mastery Jewel 3
Phial	Element Phial
Element Type	Thunder Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

The strongest recommended Thunder build for Switch Axe uses the Thunder Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". In order to take advantage of the Master's Touch that is included in the weapon's decoration, the build is configured to have some means of increasing Affinity. Evade distance Lv3 is also included, so movement in Sword Mode becomes a lot more comfortable.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
717	Ice 400	5%	0
Decoration	Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3 Mastery Jewel 3
Phial	Element Phial
Element Type	Ice Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

The strongest recommended Ice build for Switch Axe uses the Ice Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". In order to take advantage of the Master's Touch that is included in the weapon's decoration, the build is configured to have some means of increasing Affinity. Evade distance Lv3 is also included, so movement in Sword Mode becomes a lot more comfortable.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus (Artian)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
717	Dragon 400	5%	0
Decoration	Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3 Mastery Jewel 3
Phial	Element Phial
Element Type	Dragon Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

The strongest recommended Dragon build for Switch Axe uses the Dragon Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". In order to take advantage of the Master's Touch that is included in the weapon's decoration, the build is configured to have some means of increasing Affinity. Evade distance Lv3 is also included, so movement in Sword Mode becomes a lot more comfortable.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Albirath Blaze Splitter
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
735	Fire 200	15%	0
Weapon Skill	Master's TouchLv1 Critical ElementLv1
Phial	Element Phial
Decoration	Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch Jewel II 2 Quickswitch Jewel 1

Switch Axe's Fire Element strongest forgeable equipment is a configuration that uses the Dragon Rathalos weapon. It is configured to increase the affinity rate so that you can make the most of the weapon skill Master's Touch. Since the Evade Distance level 3 is also activated, it is also comfortable to move around in sword mode.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Olacha-of-the-Waves
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
840	Water 250	-15%	0
Weapon Skill	Power Prolonger Lv3
Phial	Element Phial
Decoration	Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch Jewel II 2 Quickswitch Jewel 1

Switch Axe's Water Element strongest forgeable equipment is a configuration that uses Uth Duna weapon. It's great that it has high Attack and Element values, but the drawback is that it has a -15% critical hit and blue Sharpness. Craft the Artian weapon Water Switch Axe if possible.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Fulgurswitch Guardiana
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
735	Thunder 250	15%	0
Weapon Skill	Critical ElementLv3
Phial	Element Phial
Decoration	Bolt/Handicraft Jwl 3 Quickswitch Jewel II 2 Quickswitch Jewel 1

The strongest forgeable equipment recommended for Switch Axe's Thunder Element is a configuration that uses the Guardian Fulgur weapon. Attack, Affinity, element value, and weapon skill are all on point, but it's disappointing that Sharpness is blue. Make the Artian weapon Thunder Switch Axe if possible.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Windsunder Sakibami
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
770	Ice 200	0%	0
Weapon Skill	Focus Lv3 AirborneLv1
Phial	Element Phial
Decoration	Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch Jewel II 2 Quickswitch Jewel 1

Switch Axe's strongest forgeable Ice Element equipment is a configuration that uses Hirabami weapons. Hirabami is the only Ice Element Switch Axe that is forgeable. Since it is an Element Phial it is easy to fill the gauge, and another advantage is that it makes it even easier thanks to the Focus weapon skill.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Indomitable Perceval
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
770	Dragon 250	0%	0
Weapon Skill	Focus Lv3
Phial	Element Phial
Decoration	Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch Jewel II 2 Quickswitch Jewel 1

The strongest forgeable equipment recommended for Switch Axe's Dragon Element is a configuration that uses Arkveld weapons. When it comes to Dragon Element and Element Phial forgeable for the Switch Axe, there is only "Indomitable Perceval", so it is inevitably the strongest. Since it is an Element Phial it is easy to fill the gauge, and another advantage is that it makes it even easier thanks to the Focus weapon skill.