

The damage of the Switch Axe is one of the highest among all the weapons. This also provides Super Armor in MH Rise which won't throw you off whenever you use it so just go ahead and do it! How Good is the Switch Axe? Tier List Ranking Rank As a Switch Axe user, you should always aim for this whenever an opportunity arises. This is Switch Axe's most damaging move where you attack a monster and unload all your phial charges. You can release a high damage blow in exchange for a large portion of energy. You enter an amped state once you land enough hits with the Sword Mode, which in turn also fills up your Switch Axe gauge. If you are DPS heavy, we suggest getting Soaring Wyvern Blade! This attack imbues phials on your downward dash while also dashing across in the air. Essentially making you a force of nature to be reckoned with. With the help of the new silkbind attack called Invincible Gambit, you are immune to flinches and knockbacks. Since you cannot guard with the Switch Axe, you are better off releasing an unrelenting flurry of blows against a monster. Switch Axe Builds and Best Equipment Utilize Invincible Gambit or Soaring Wyvern Blade

In addition, you can put Rapid Morph in your builds to make switching attacks smooth like butter! Knowing this basic gameplay loop can get you started with using the Switch Axe. Sword Mode charges the Awakening gauge to put phial attacks on both modes. The Switch Axe can be switched between Sword Mode and Axe Mode with both modes coexisting perfectly with each other.Īxe Mode charges the gauge that allows you to switch to Sword Mode. Each phial has its effects so know how and when to use them in hunts! Like in Monster Hunter World, Switch Axes in MH Rise have different Phial Types that are unleashed when you reach the Awakening state of the Switch Axe. This will disappear after around 1 minute or when you fill up the Awakening Gauge. It is also easier to flinch monsters in this state.ĭo this by executing a Wild Swing thrice ( A x3 or Right Click x3) then pressing X or Left Click to do an Overhead Slam.

The gauge will disappear over time.Īn icon that indicates that Axe mode will charge the Awakening Gauge faster. When accumulated to maximum, Sword Mode attacks will start to discharge Phials.Īttack in Sword Mode to activate. If the accumulated charge goes below the line, you won't be able to transform to Sword Mode unless you charge by attacking or reloading. This gauge is needed to be maintained above the line to allow transformation to Sword Mode.
