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This is a guide to the best builds and equipment for Switch Axes in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak. Learn about the best Switch Axes for the Sunbreak expansion and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Switch Axes for Low, High, and Master Rank.
| All Switch Axe Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
 Trees & Full List |
 How to Use |
 Best Builds |
List of Contents
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| Weapon | ATK | DEF | Affinity | |
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 Mizar's Asterism
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340 | 0 | 0% | |
| Element / Status |
Slots | Rampage Slots | ||
18
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④②ー | ① | ||
| Phial Type | Power | |||
| Armor | Slots | Skills | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kaiser Crown X
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①①① |
Critical Eye Lv. 3
Critical Boost Lv. 1
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 Archfiend Armor Baulo
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③②ー | ||
 Golden Lunebraces
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④②① | ||
 Rathalos Coil X
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②ーー | ||
 Malzeno Greaves
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④①① | ||
| Talisman | Critical Eye Lv.3 | ||
| Rampage Decoration | |||
| Decoration |
 Sharp Jewel+ 4
x1  Quickswitch Jewel+ 4
x1  Jumping Jewel+ 4
x1  Sharp Jewel 2
x1  Attack Jewel 2
x1  Expert Jewel 2
x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2
x1  Grinder Jewel 1
x3  Venom Jewel 1
x2  Brace Jewel 1
x1
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| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Rampage Skill | Spiribird Doubled |
Critical Eye Lv.7
| Attack Boost Lv.4 Critical Boost Lv.3 | Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Protective Polish Lv.3 | Windproof Lv.3 Speed Sharpening Lv.3 | Rapid Morph Lv.3 Poison Attack Lv.2 | Evade Extender Lv.2 Blight Resistance Lv.2 | Chain Crit Lv.2 Peak Performance Lv.1 | Resentment Lv.1 Flinch Free Lv.1 |
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| Build Merits | We built around Lucent Nargacuga's Switch Axe and complimented its raw stats with a good blend of damage and survivability. Offense is bolstered through your usual staples, plus Chain Crit. The Switch Axe's QoL is improved via Protective Polish, Speed Sharpening, and Rapid Morph. Lastly, Evade Extender is added to provide much-needed mobility to the build.
As with most Lucent Nargacuga weapons, we recommend Attack Boost or Rampage Slot Upgrade Qurious Augments for more damage. The latter allows you to slide in Wyvern or Fanged Exploit while Attack Boost is a less potent, but universal damage increase. |
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Whether you're just breaking in the High Rank at HR 4 or are just looking for some new strategies at HR 100, we've got the best High Rank Switch Axe builds to spice up your hunts.
| Latest Builds | Rank |
|---|---|
| 3.0 Morphing Rampager Build | HR 100+ |
Check out the best Switch Axe builds for Monster Hunter beginners or for speeding through Village Quests or Low Rank Gathering hub.
| Latest Builds | Rank |
|---|---|
| Razor Sharp Build | Village Quest ★4 to ★6 |
| Best Skills for Switch Axe | |
|---|---|
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Rapid Morph ★★★ |
Speeds up morph speed and damage. |
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Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
up to 50% bonus affinity when striking enemy weakspots. |
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Critical Eye ★★★ |
Higher affinity means more damage. Try to aim for at least 80-100% affinity for final builds. |
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Evade Extender ★★★ |
More distance covered per dodge means you can easily get out of harms way or move to a better position faster to hit enemy weakspots. |
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Attack Boost ★★★ |
More damage. Try to aim for level 4 for extra stat bonus. |
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Razor Sharp ★★★ |
Switch Axes are known for their rapid sharpness loss. Razor Sharp allows you to efficiently maintain your sharpness during hunts. |
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Evade Window ★★ |
Longer invincibility frames greatly improves the Switch Axe's survivability since the Switch Axe can't guard and must only rely on evasion. |
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Power Prolonger ★ |
Extends buffed up state. |
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Focus ★ |
Faster Switch Axe charging. |
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Flinch Free ★ |
A must have skill for multiplayer. |
| All Weapon Build Guides | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Great Sword
LR | HR | MR |
 Long Sword
LR | HR | MR |
 Sword and Shield
LR | HR | MR |
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 Dual Blades
LR | HR | MR |
 Hammer
LR | HR | MR |
 Hunting Horn
LR | HR | MR |
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 Lance
LR | HR | MR |
 GunlanceLR | HR | MR |
 Switch AxeLR | HR | MR |
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 Charge Blade
LR | HR | MR |
 Insect Glaive
LR | HR | MR |
 Bow
LR | HR | MR |
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 Light Bowgun
LR | HR | MR |
 Heavy Bowgun
LR | HR | MR |
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| Other Build Guides | |
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| General High Rank Builds and Best Equipment |
Buddy Equipment Builds Palico | Palamute |
Switch Axe Builds and Best Armor
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Spiribird Jewel 1
