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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 After Update

Best BuildsRating
Universal Build with Arch-temp Rey Dau [New]★★★★★
Damage-Focused Build with Zoh Shia★★★★★
Paralysis Build with Arch-temp Rey Dau [New]★★★★
Universal Paralysis Build★★★★
5 Element Damage-Focused Build★★★・・
Non-Artian BuildsRating
5 Element Build with Gore★★・・・

For Switch Axe builds after the Monster Hunter Wilds update, the recommended options are the Universal 'Arch-tempered Rey Dau' Build and the Universal 'Zoh Shia Weapon' Build.

Universal Build with Arch-temp Rey Dau

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Blazing Mahaiah
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Dragon 1505%0
Weapon SkillWhiteflame TorrentLv1
PhialPower Phial
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Enhancer Jewel II 2
Enhancer Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Alpha③①ーCounter Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Maximum MightLv3AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3Power ProlongerLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Flinch FreeLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
Whiteflame TorrentLv1BurstLv1
CounterstrikeLv1HandicraftLv1

This is a universal build for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds that uses a Zoh Shia weapon alongside Arch-tempered Rey Dau set. The 'Lord's Soul' skill allows you to survive one fatal hit, making it a valuable safety net for aggressive Switch Axe playstyles that rely on flinch-resistant moves. However, be cautious. Before 'Lord's Soul' activates, your Defense is reduced, which increases incoming damage.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Blazing Mahaiah
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Dragon 1505%0
Weapon SkillWhiteflame TorrentLv1
PhialPower Phial
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Enhancer Jewel II 2
Enhancer Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーMighty Jewel 2
GreavesRey Sandgreaves Gamma③ーーMighty Jewel 2
TalismanCounter Charm III--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv3Stun ResistanceLv3
Maximum MightLv3Stamina SurgeLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Power ProlongerLv3Evade ExtenderLv2
CoalescenceLv1Whiteflame TorrentLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

This is a universal build for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds that uses a Zoh Shia weapon along with Arch-tempered Rey Dau and Numinous (Zoh Shia) Set. While the maximum Affinity is 75%, the build prioritizes activating Counterstrike Lv3 over maximizing Weakness Exploit to further boost damage output. Since the build relies on consistently triggering 'Counterstrike', it assumes a playstyle that makes full use of the Switch Axe's flinch-resistant attacks to stay aggressive during combat.

Damage-Focused Build with Zoh Shia

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Blazing Mahaiah
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Dragon 1505%0
Weapon SkillWhiteflame TorrentLv1
PhialPower Phial
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Enhancer Jewel II 2
Enhancer Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesXu Wu Vambraces Alpha②①ーMighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Steadfast Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Steadfast Jewel 1
Steadfast Jewel 1
TalismanCounter Charm III--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5AntivirusLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Power ProlongerLv3Maximum MightLv3
Stun ResistanceLv3EarplugsLv2
ConstitutionLv2Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Whiteflame TorrentLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1
HandicraftLv1

The recommended best Attack-Focused Switch Axe Build after the update features a Zoh Shia weapon. It takes advantage of the weapon skill 'Whiteflame Torrent' to deal additional damage. The build boosts overall firepower with Gore Magala's Tyranny, Agitator Lv5, Counterstrike Lv3, and Burst Lv1. Since it lacks recovery-focused skills and is specialized for raw damage output, it's best used against monsters you're already familiar with.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Blazing Mahaiah
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Dragon 1505%0
Weapon SkillWhiteflame TorrentLv1
PhialPower Phial
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Enhancer Jewel II 2
Enhancer Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Medicine Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesArkvulcan Vambraces Beta②②①Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーMedicine Jewel 1
Recovery Jewel 1
GreavesNuminous Greaves Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Counter Jewel 2
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5Recovery SpeedLv3
Rapid MorphLv3Power ProlongerLv3
Maximum MightLv3Recovery UpLv3
CounterstrikeLv2Convert ElementLv1
Elemental AbsorptionLv1Whiteflame TorrentLv1
HandicraftLv1

The recommended post-update Recovery-Focused Switch Axe build uses a combination of Zoh Shia and Arkveld armor. 'Arkveld's Hunger' restores health on hit, while 'Zoh Shia's Pulse' provides automatic recovery when no red health gauge is present. This setup is ideal for fighting unfamiliar monsters or facing Tempered 8★ quests. However, it lacks skills like Evade Distance, Earplugs, and Stun Resistance, so careful positioning and awareness are essential.

Paralysis Build with Arch-temp Rey Dau

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
787Paralysis 805%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
PhialPower Phial
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Alpha③①ーCounter Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Maximum MightLv3AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3FocusLv3
Power ProlongerLv3HandicraftLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Flinch FreeLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CounterstrikeLv1

This is an Attack-focused Build for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds that uses an Artian weapon alongside the Arch-tempered Rey Dau set. The Lord's Soul skill allows you to survive one powerful hit, making it a safety net for Switch Axe users who rely on flinch-resistant attacks. However, be aware that Defense is lowered before 'Lord's Soul' activates, which increases incoming damage.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Paralysis 2005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
PhialPower Phial
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Alpha③①ーCounter Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Maximum MightLv3AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3FocusLv3
Power ProlongerLv3HandicraftLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Flinch FreeLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CounterstrikeLv1

This is a Paralysis-focused Build for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds that pairs an Artian weapon with Arch-tempered Rey Dau set. Lord's Soul allows you to survive one powerful attack, making it a useful safeguard for Switch Axe users who focus on flinch-resistant offense. However, note that your Defense is reduced before 'Lord's Soul' activates, resulting in increased damage taken, so caution is advised.

Universal Paralysis Build

Weapon Name Sharpness
Switch Axe Icon Mundus Altus
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
787 Paralysis 80 5% 0
Decoration Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phial Power Phial
Examples of Parts Used Paralysis Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②① Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Xu Wu Vambraces Alpha ②①ー Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Steadfast Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Steadfast Jewel 1
Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman Counter Charm III - -
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece) Antivirus Lv3
Counterstrike Lv3 Rapid MorphLv3
Focus Lv3 Power Prolonger Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Stun Resistance Lv3
Handicraft Lv3 Earplugs Lv2
Constitution Lv2 Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

After the update in Monster Hunter Wilds, the best Switch Axe build includes Zoh Shia and Gore armor. The damage received during knockback-resistant attacks, which the Switch Axe often performs, can be recovered using Zoh Shia's Pulse.

Weapon Name Sharpness
Switch Axe Icon Mundus Altus
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
717 Paralysis 200 5% 0
Decoration Quickswitch-Handicraft Jewel 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phial Power Phial
Examples of Parts Used Paralysis Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Element Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown Beta ③②① Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Xu Wu Vambraces Alpha ②①ー Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Alpha ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Steadfast Jewel 1
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Steadfast Jewel 1
Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman Counter Charm III - -
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece) Antivirus Lv3
Counterstrike Lv3 Rapid MorphLv3
Focus Lv3 Power Prolonger Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Stun Resistance Lv3
Handicraft Lv3 Earplugs Lv2
Constitution Lv2 Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

After the first update in Monster Hunter Wilds, the best Switch Axe build includes Zoh Shia and Gore armor. The damage received during knockback-resistant attacks, which the Switch Axe often performs, can be recovered using Zoh Shia's Pulse. The weapon's Reinforcement Bonus is allocated to Element Boost, enhancing the ability to induce Paralysis, making this build ideal for multiplayer.

5 Element Damage-Focused Build

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Fire 4005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3
Mastery Jewel 3
PhailElement Phial
Element TypeFire Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Fire AttackLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
HandicraftLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Master's TouchLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1

The best Fire Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial fire damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Water 4005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3
Mastery Jewel 3
PhailElement Phial
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Water AttackLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
HandicraftLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Master's TouchLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1

The best Water Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial water damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Thunder 4005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Bolt/Handicraft Jwl 3
Mastery Jewel 3
PhailElement Phial
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Thunder AttackLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
HandicraftLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Master's TouchLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1

The best Thunder Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial thunder damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Ice 4005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3
Mastery Jewel 3
PhailElement Phial
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Ice AttackLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
HandicraftLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Master's TouchLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1

The best Ice Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial ice damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Dragon 4005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3
Mastery Jewel 3
PhailElement Phial
Element TypeDragon Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Dragon AttackLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
HandicraftLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Master's TouchLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1

The best Dragon Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial Dragon damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

Non-Artian 5 Element Build with Gore

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Albirath Blaze Splitter
AttackElementAffinityDefense
735Fire 20015%0
Weapon SkillsMaster's TouchLv1
Critical ElementLv1
PhailElement Phial
DecorationBlaze-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Fire AttackLv3
Rapid MorphLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1Critical ElementLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1
HandicraftLv1

The best forgeable Fire Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout using Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial fire damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Olacha-of-the-Waves
AttackElementAffinityDefense
840Water 250-15%0
Weapon SkillsPower ProlongerLv3
PhailElement Phial
DecorationStream-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Power ProlongerLv3
Water AttackLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Maximum MightLv3Evade WindowLv2
Weakness ExploitLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The best forgeable Water Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout using Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Fulgurswitch Guardiana
AttackElementAffinityDefense
735Thunder 25015%0
Weapon SkillsCritical ElementLv3
PhailElement Phial
DecorationBolt/Handicraft Jwl 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical ElementLv3
Thunder AttackLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Maximum MightLv3Evade WindowLv2
Weakness ExploitLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The best forgeable Thunder Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout using Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Windsunder Sakibami
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Ice 2000%0
Weapon SkillsFocusLv3
AirborneLv1
PhailElement Phial
DecorationFrost-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3FocusLv3
Ice AttackLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Maximum MightLv3Evade WindowLv2
Weakness ExploitLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1AirborneLv1
AdaptabilityLv1BurstLv1
HandicraftLv1

The best forgeable Ice Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout using Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Indomitable Perceval
AttackElementAffinityDefense
770Dragon 2500%0
Weapon SkillsFocusLv3
PhailElement Phial
DecorationDragon-Handicraft Jewel 3
Quickswitch Jewel II 2
Quickswitch Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3FocusLv3
Dragon AttackLv3Rapid MorphLv3
Maximum MightLv3Evade WindowLv2
Weakness ExploitLv2CoalescenceLv1
Flinch FreeLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The best forgeable Dragon Element Damage-focused Switch Axe build after the update features a loadout using Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. With high Attack and Affinity, this build enables substantial damage output. However, it does not include any support skills such as Evade Distance, Stun Resistance, or Earplugs, so players will need to be cautious with their positioning and movement during hunts.

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

ArmorSkill
HelmBarina Headgear AlphaForay Lv1
Paralysis Resistance Lv1
MailBarina Mail AlphaRecovery UpLv2
Evade Window Lv1
VambracesBarina Vambraces AlphaForay Lv1
Recovery UpLv1
CoilRompopolo Coil AlphaWide-Range Lv1
Foray Lv1
GreavesBarina Greaves AlphaForay Lv1
Evade Window Lv1
TalismanForay Charm I-
Active Skills
Neopteron Alert (3 Piece)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 Build up to HR40

Weapon Remains Iron Accelerator III

WeaponSharpness
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

ArmorSkill
HelmG. Ebony Helm AlphaBurst Lv2
Earplugs Lv1
MailRathian Mail AlphaForay Lv2
VambracesG. Ebony Braces AlphaBurst Lv2
Divine Blessing Lv1
CoilG. Ebony Coil AlphaBurst Lv1
GreavesG. Ebony Greaves AlphaEarplugs Lv1
Divine Blessing Lv2
TalismanForay Charm I-
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Piece)Guardian's Pulse (3 Piece)
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 Build for HR40 and Above

WeaponSharpness
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
HelmG. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー-
MailArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ー-
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①-
CoilGore Coil Beta ③②ー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta ③①①-
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)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

WeaponSharpness
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

ArmorSkill
HelmG. Ebony HelmBurst Lv1
MailAjarakan MailPartbreaker Lv1
VambracesG. Ebony BracesBurst Lv1
CoilG. Ebony CoilBurst Lv1
Bleeding Resistance Lv1
GreavesBalahara GreavesEvade Extender Lv1
TalismanHope Charm-
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (2 Piece)Guardian's Pulse (3 Piece)
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.

Best Low-Rank Build Per Weapon

Switch Axe's Best Skills

▼ Weapon Skill▼ Armor Skill

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
AgitatorRating: ★★★
Increases the damage of critical attacks.
Weakness ExploitRating: ★★★
When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase.
Lord's Soul
(Arch-temp Rey Dau Set)
Rating: ★★★
Boosts attack and lowers defense but lets you survive one lethal hit.
Gore Magala's TyrannyRating: ★★★
When facing a large monster, you will be infected with Frenzy.
AntivirusRating: ★★★
Once infected, makes it easier to overcome the Frenzy and increases affinity if cured.
Zoh Shia's Pulse
(Zoh Shia Set)
Rating: ★★★
Automatically recover HP until the maximum value even if there is no red health gauge in your HP bar.
BurstRating: ★★★
By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values ​​will gradually increase.
CounterstrikeRating: ★★★
Temporarily increases attack power after being knocked back.
Maximum MightRating: ★★★
Increases affinity if stamina is kept full for a period of time.
Evade ExtenderRating: ★★・
Increases evade distance.
Stun ResistanceRating: ★・・
Reduces stun duration.

Recommended armor skills for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Weakness Exploit", "Burst", and "Ebony Odogaron's Power".

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