Best Build and Armor for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game, high rank sets, and recommended armor.
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Table of Contents
Switch Axe's Best Builds
| Strongest Equipment | Ratings |
|---|---|
| ▼ Versatile Paralysis Equipment | ★★★★★ |
| ▼ Versatile Blast Equipment | ★★★★・ |
| ▼ 5 Element Switch Axe Equipment | ★★★・・ |
| Builds without Artian Equipment | Ratings |
| ▼ Forgeable 5 Element Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+) | ★★・・ |
| ▼ Exhaust Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+) | ★・・・ |
Versatile Paralysis Equipment
| 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 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
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.
Versatile Blast Equipment
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundus Altus (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 787 | Blast 130 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3 Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3 Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3 | ||
| Phial | Power Phial | ||
| Element Type | Blast Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The strongest recommended Blast build for Switch Axe uses the Blast Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". Since Blast cannot be enhanced using any of the Artian bonuses, this weapon has the advantage of being used similarly to a general-purpose Fire build.. Ideally, the various bonuses should be inclined towards enhancing Attack so that you can take advantage of the Power Phial. Additionally, this setup provides high maximum possible Affinity of about 95%, so if you feel that you don't need Focus or Power Prolonger that much, you can slot in Critical Jewel III 3 instead.
5 Element Switch Axe Equipment
| 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 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
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.
Forgeable 5 Element Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+)
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Albirath Blaze Splitter | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 735 | Fire 200 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Element Phial | ||
| Decoration | Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Quickswitch Jewel II 2 Quickswitch Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
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.
Exhaust Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+)
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Smasher | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 805 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Exhaust Phial | ||
| Decoration | Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Switch Axe's Exhaust recommended strongest equipment is an equipment configuration that uses Exhaust Element weapons. You can target exhaustion with Exhaust, or Stun the monster by continuously attacking its head. The frame of Protection Jewel is a free frame, so there is no problem with Medicine Jewel.
Switch Axe's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)
| ▼ Early High Rank | ▼ Up to HR40 | ▼ HR40 and Above |
Switch Axe Best Build for Early High Rank
Weapon Strenghtened to Iron Accelerator III
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Accelerator III | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 665 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Poison Phial | ||
Switch Axe's High Rank early recommended weapon is "Iron Accelerator III". It becomes possible to strengthen it when you progress a little through the story and can go to Ruins of Wyveria. From now on, you can advance up to HR40 only with Iron Accelerator III.
Lala Barina Alpha Equipment is Recommended for Armor
| Armor | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Barina Headgear Alpha | |
| Barina Mail Alpha | |
| Barina Vambraces Alpha | |
| Rompopolo Coil Alpha | |
| Barina Greaves Alpha | |
| Foray Charm I | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Switch Axe's recommended equipment for the early stages of High Rank is equipment centered around "Lala Barina Alpha Equipment" that can be created from Chapter 4. Lala Barina Alpha and Rompopolo Alpha create a configuration that activates Foray Lv5 and makes use of the Poison Element of the recommended weapon Iron Accelerator III.
Switch Axe Best Equipment up to HR40
Weapon Remains Iron Accelerator III
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Accelerator III | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 665 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Poison Phial | ||
You can keep using "Iron Accelerator III" up to HR40.
Armor is Guardian Ebony Equipment
| Armor | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm Alpha | |
| Rathian Mail Alpha | |
| G. Ebony Braces Alpha | |
| G. Ebony Coil Alpha | |
| G. Ebony Greaves Alpha | |
| Foray Charm I | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Switch Axe's recommended equipment up to HR40 is equipment based on the High Rank "Guardian Ebony Equipment". When you reach HR20, you can fight High Rank "Guardian Ebony" in Ruins of Wyveria, allowing you to update your armor. You can also take advantage of the consistent firepower boost with Burst and the Poison Element of Iron Accelerator III at Foray Lv3.
Switch Axe Best Equipment for HR40 and Above
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Smasher | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 805 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Exhaust Phial | ||
| Decoration | Quickswitch Jewel 1 Quickswitch Jewel 1 Quickswitch Jewel 1 | ||
| Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Fulgur Helm Beta | ②ーー | - |
| Arkvulcan Mail Beta | ③②ー | - |
| G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta | ①①① | - |
| Gore Coil Beta | ③②ー | - |
| Gore Greaves Beta | ③①① | - |
| Exploiter Charm II | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Switch Axe's recommended weapon up to HR40 is "Bone Smasher". Exhaust Phial causes fatigue, and if you keep attacking the monster's head, you can aim for Stun. For the armor, it only uses Quickswitch Jewel 1, which can be created immediately after finishing the story. Since the armor slots are empty, you can use whatever you require depending on the Decorations you have.
Switch Axe's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)
Iron Accelerator II from Chapter 3
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Accelerator II | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 560 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Poison Phial | ||
Switch Axe's recommended early game weapon is "Iron Accelerator II". You can upgrade and create it in Chapter 3. The Attack and Sharpness are increased, and Rapid Morph Lv2 is also appealing.
Use G. Ebony Odogaron Armor in Chapter 3
| Armor | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm | |
| Ajarakan Mail | |
| G. Ebony Braces | |
| G. Ebony Coil | |
| Balahara Greaves | |
| Hope Charm | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Switch Axe's recommended early game equipment is "Guardian Ebony Equipment" which can be created from Chapter 3. You can increase your firepower by activating the skill, Burst.
Best Low-Rank Build Per WeaponSwitch Axe's Best Skills
| ▼ Weapon Skill | ▼ Armor Skill |
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Skill name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rating: ★★★ Increases the speed and firepower of Switch Axe and Charge Blade's Morph actions. | |
| Rating: ★★★ Charge attacks charge faster, making it easier to charge gauges for Long Sword, Dual Blades, Gunlance, Sword and Shield, Bows, and Bowguns. | |
| Rating: ★★★ Long Sword, Dual Blades, Sword and Shield, Insect Glaive, increase the duration of the enhanced state. | |
| Rating: ★★・ Weapon Sharpness becomes longer. However, the length will not exceed the Sharpness limit. | |
| Rating: ★★・ When a critical hit occurs, reduce Sharpness consumption. | |
| Rating: ★★・ When a large monster in battle becomes angry, Attack and Affinity will increase. | |
| Rating: ★... Suppress Sharpness consumption. | |
| Rating: ★... Increase the player's Attack. | |
| Rating: ★... Affinity is UP. |
Recommended weapon skills for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds are "Rapid Morph", "Focus", and "Power Prolonger". This is Switch Axe's most important skill, so be sure to activate it if it is not attached to your weapon skill.
Recommended Armor Skills
| Skill name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rating: ★★★ When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase. | |
| Rating: ★★★ When facing a large monster, you will be infected with Frenzy. . | |
| Rating: ★★★ By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values will gradually increase. | |
(Guardian Ebony Odogaron Series) | Rating: ★★★ When the effect of the "Burst" skill is activated, the effective time is extended and the base Attack is increased. |
| Rating: ★★・ Increases the damage of critical attacks. | |
| Rating: ★★・ It becomes easier to destroy parts of large monsters, and the damage when destroying Wounds with FocusStrike increases. | |
| Rating: ★★・ Attack and Affinity increase against large monsters in Poison and Paralysis state. | |
| Rating: ★★・ Movement distance when Evade becomes longer. |
Recommended armor skills for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Weakness Exploit", "Burst", and "Ebony Odogaron's Power".
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Equipment Guides
| Beginner Armor | High Rank Builds | Artian Armor | Best Builds |
| Skill List | Set Bonus | Group Skill | Layered Armor List |
| Mantles List |
Recommended Equipment by Weapon
| Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield | Dual Blades |
| Hammer | Hunting Horn | Lance | Gunlance |
| Switch Axe | Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Bow |
| Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | ||
Equipment Guide by Monster
Mantles Guide
| Ghillie Mantle | Rocksteady Mantle | Mending Mantle |
| Evasion Mantle | Corrupted Mantle | - |
Equipment Related Guides
| Equipment Related Guides | |
|---|---|
| ▶ How to Hide Headgear? | ▶ Alpha & Beta Armor Guide |
| ▶ Guardian Armor List | ▶ How to Upgrade Armor |
| ▶ Melding Pot | ▶ Decoration Farming |
| ▶ Palico Equipment List | ▶ Best Palico Equipment |
Great Sword
Long Sword
Sword and Shield
Dual Blades
Hammer
Hunting Horn
Lance
Gunlance
Switch Axe
Charge Blade
Insect Glaive
Bow
Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun