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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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Switch Axe's Best Builds

Strongest EquipmentRatings
Versatile Paralysis Equipment★★★★★
Versatile Blast Equipment★★★★
5 Element Switch Axe Equipment★★★・・
Builds without Artian EquipmentRatings
Forgeable 5 Element Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+)★★・・
Exhaust Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+)・・・

Versatile Paralysis Equipment

Weapon Sharpness
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3 Power Prolonger Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3 Divine Blessing Lv3
Focus Lv3 Handicraft Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Flinch Free Lv1

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
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3 Paralysis Attack Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv3 Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Handicraft Lv2 Flinch Free Lv1

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.

Versatile Blast Equipment

Weapon Sharpness
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3 Focus Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv3 Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3 Handicraft Lv3
ConstitutionLv2 Flinch FreeLv1

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
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Fire Attack Lv3 Rapid Morph Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3 Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Flinch FreeLv1 Master's TouchLv1

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
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Water Attack Lv3 Rapid Morph Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3 Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Flinch FreeLv1 Master's TouchLv1

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
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Thunder Attack Lv3 Rapid Morph Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3 Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Flinch FreeLv1 Master's TouchLv1

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
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Ice Attack Lv3 Rapid Morph Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3 Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Flinch FreeLv1 Master's TouchLv1

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
Switch Axe Icon 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
Armor Slot Decoration
Head G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Chest Arkvulcan Mail β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Arms G. Arkveld Vambraces β ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Waist Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Legs Gore Greaves β ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Dragon Attack Lv3 Rapid Morph Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3 Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Flinch FreeLv1 Master's TouchLv1

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.

Forgeable 5 Element Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+)

Weapon NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Albirath Blaze Splitter
AttackElementAffinityDefense
735Fire 20015%0
Weapon SkillMaster's TouchLv1
Critical ElementLv1
PhialElement Phial
DecorationBlaze-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーーJumping Jewel 2
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3
Fire Attack Lv3Rapid Morph Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Master's Touch Lv1Critical Element Lv1
Handicraft Lv1

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Olacha-of-the-Waves
AttackElementAffinityDefense
840Water 250-15%0
Weapon SkillPower Prolonger Lv3
PhialElement Phial
DecorationStream-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta②ーーJumping Jewel 2
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv3Water Attack Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1Handicraft Lv1

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Fulgurswitch Guardiana
AttackElementAffinityDefense
735Thunder 25015%0
Weapon SkillCritical ElementLv3
PhialElement Phial
DecorationBolt/Handicraft Jwl 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーーJumping Jewel 2
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3
Critical Element Lv3Thunder Attack Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1Handicraft< /card>Lv1

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Windsunder Sakibami
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Ice 2000%0
Weapon SkillFocus Lv3
AirborneLv1
PhialElement Phial
DecorationFrost-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーーJumping Jewel 2
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3
Focus Lv3Ice Attack Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1Airborne Lv1
Handicraft< /card>Lv1

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Indomitable Perceval
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Dragon 2500%0
Weapon SkillFocus Lv3
PhialElement Phial
DecorationDragon-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーーJumping Jewel 2
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3
Focus Lv3Dragon Attack Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1Handicraft Lv1

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.

Exhaust Switch Axe Equipment (HR40+)

Weapon NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Bone Smasher
AttackElementCriticalDefense
805-0%0
Weapon SkillAttack Boost Lv1
Focus Lv3
PhialExhaust Phial
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーーJumping Jewel 2
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5Focus Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv3Divine Blessing Lv3
Constitution Lv2Antivirus Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1Attack Boost Lv1
Handicraft Lv1

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

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Iron Accelerator III
AttackElementCriticalDefense
665-0%0
Weapon SkillRapid Morph Lv3
PhialPoison 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

NameSkill
HeadBarina Headgear AlphaForay Lv1
Paralysis Resistance Lv1
ChestBarina Mail AlphaRecovery UP Lv2
Evade Window Lv1
ArmBarina Vambraces AlphaForay Lv1
Recovery UP Lv1
WaistRompopolo Coil AlphaWide-Range Lv1
Foray Lv1
LegsBarina Greaves AlphaForay Lv1
Evade Window Lv1
TalismanForay Charm I-
Active Skills
Neopteron Alert (3 parts)Foray Lv5
Recovery Up Lv3Evade Window Lv2
Wide-Range Lv1Paralysis Resistance Lv1

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Iron Accelerator III
AttackElementCriticalDefense
665-0%0
Weapon SkillRapid Morph Lv3
Phial Poison Phial

You can keep using "Iron Accelerator III" up to HR40.

Armor is Guardian Ebony Equipment

NameSkill
HeadG. Ebony Helm AlphaBurst Lv2
Earplugs Lv1
ChestRathian Mail AlphaForay Lv2
ArmG. Ebony Braces AlphaBurst Lv2
Divine Blessing Lv1
WaistG. Ebony Coil AlphaBurst Lv1
LegsG. Ebony Greaves AlphaEarplugs Lv1
Divine Blessing Lv2
TalismanForay Charm I-
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Parts)Guardian's Pulse (3 Part)
Burst Lv5Foray Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3Earplugs Lv2

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Bone Smasher
AttackElementCriticalDefense
805-0%0
Weapon SkillAttack Boost Lv1
Focus Lv3
PhialExhaust Phial
DecorationQuickswitch Jewel 1
Quickswitch Jewel 1
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー-
TorsoArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ー-
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①-
WaistGore Coil Beta ③②ー-
LegsGore Greaves Beta ③①①-
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Focus Lv3Rapid Morph Lv3
Agitator Lv2Constitution Lv2
Antivirus Lv1Flinch Free Lv1
Attack Boost Lv1

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 NameSharpness
Switch Axe Icon Iron Accelerator II
AttackElementCriticalDefense
560-0%0
Weapon SkillRapid Morph Lv2
PhialPoison 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

NameSkill
HeadG. Ebony HelmBurst Lv1
ChestAjarakan MailPartbreaker Lv1
ArmsG. Ebony BracesBurst Lv1
WaistG. Ebony CoilBurst Lv1
Bleeding Resistance Lv1
LegsBalahara GreavesEvade Extender Lv1
TalismanHope Charm-
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (2 parts)Guardian's Pulse (3 parts)
Burst Lv3Partbreaker Lv1
Evade Extender Lv1Bleeding Resistance Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1Recovery Up Lv1

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.

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Switch Axe's Best Skills

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Recommended Weapon Skills

Skill nameEffect
Rapid MorphRating: ★★★
Increases the speed and firepower of Switch Axe and Charge Blade's Morph actions.
FocusRating: ★★★
Charge attacks charge faster, making it easier to charge gauges for Long Sword, Dual Blades, Gunlance, Sword and Shield, Bows, and Bowguns.
Power ProlongerRating: ★★★
Long Sword, Dual Blades, Sword and Shield, Insect Glaive, increase the duration of the enhanced state.
HandicraftRating: ★★
Weapon Sharpness becomes longer. However, the length will not exceed the Sharpness limit.
Master's TouchRating: ★★
When a critical hit occurs, reduce Sharpness consumption.
Critical BoostRating: ★★
When a large monster in battle becomes angry, Attack and Affinity will increase.
Razor SharpRating: ...
Suppress Sharpness consumption.
Attack BoostRating: ...
Increase the player's Attack.
Critical EyeRating: ...
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 nameEffect
Weakness ExploitRating: ★★★
When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase.
Gore Magala's TyrannyRating: ★★★
When facing a large monster, you will be infected with Frenzy. .
BurstRating: ★★★
By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values ​​will gradually increase.
Ebony Odogaron's Power
(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.
AgitatorRating: ★★
Increases the damage of critical attacks.
PartbreakerRating: ★★
It becomes easier to destroy parts of large monsters, and the damage when destroying Wounds with FocusStrike increases.
ForayRating: ★★
Attack and Affinity increase against large monsters in Poison and Paralysis state.
Evade ExtenderRating: ★★
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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