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This is a guide to the best low rank builds for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best early game Switch Axes, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Switch Axes for Low Rank.
List of Contents
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sinister Axe I
 |
ーーー | 130 | - | |
| Affinity | Element/Status | |||
| 0% | 
17 |
|||
| Phial Type | Power | |||
| Magnamalo's Sinister Axe I offers great stats across the board and has Blast Element. These factors make it an amazing weapon in most hunts at this stage of the game! |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champion Switch Axe
 |
ーーー | 150 | 30 | |
| Affinity | Element/Status | |||
| 0% |
-
|
|||
| Phial Type | Exhaust 20 | |||
| A part of the Update 3.9 rollout, this weapon is certainly a better alternative for those looking to blaze through the early stages of the game. It offers better attack and a bonus defense, although lacking in blast element and the power phial that the Sinister Axe I offers. |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
 Almudron Helm
|
ーーー |
Rapid Morph Lv. 1
|
 Almudron Mail
|
ーーー |
Razor Sharp Lv. 1
|
 Almudron Vambraces
|
ーーー |
Evade Window Lv. 1
Rapid Morph Lv. 1
|
 Volvidon Coil
|
ーーー |
Rapid Morph Lv. 1
|
 Almudron Greaves
|
ーーー |
Razor Sharp Lv. 1
|
| Skills | |
|---|---|
|
Rapid Morph Lv. 3
| Razor Sharp Lv. 2 Evade Window Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | Following up on our recommended early game set, this armor combination follows the same principle but with the added benefits of Razor Sharp. Switch Axes are weapons that are notorious for losing sharpness relatively faster than other weapon types. Having Razor Sharp prevents sharpness loss when activated — with a 25% proc chance at level 2. |
|---|
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Improved Steel Axe
 |
ーーー | 110 | - | |
| Affinity | Element/Status | |||
| 0% |
-
|
|||
| Phial Type | Paralysis 14 | |||
| The Switch Axes within the Ore Tree feature great stats for relatively cheap materials, making them amazing starter weapons.The Improved Steel Axe, in particular, boasts decent green sharpness and Paralysis Phials. |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
|
Izuchi Helm
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
|
|
Volvidon Mail
|
ーーー |
Rapid Morph Lv. 1
|
|
Alloy Vambraces
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
|
|
Volvidon Coil
|
ーーー |
Rapid Morph Lv. 1
|
|
Ingot Greaves
|
ーーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Critical Eye Lv. 1
|
| Skills | |
|---|---|
|
Critical Eye Lv. 2
| Rapid Morph Lv. 2 Attack Boost Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | The challenge with the Switch Axe is being able to dish out its already high damage output efficiently. Rapid Morph allows us to transition between Sword and Axe forms faster, making it a great compliment to the Switch Axe! |
|---|
| Best Skills for Switch Axe | |
|---|---|
| Rapid Morph ★★★ |
Speeds up morph speed and damage. |
| Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
up to 50% bonus affinity when striking enemy weakspots. |
| Critical Eye ★★★ |
Higher affinity means more damage. Try to aim for at least 80-100% affinity for final builds. |
| 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. |
| Attack Boost ★★★ |
More damage. Try to aim for level 4 for extra stat bonus. |
| Razor Sharp ★★★ |
Switch Axes are known for their rapid sharpness loss. Razor Sharp allows you to efficiently maintain your sharpness during hunts. |
| 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. |
| Power Prolonger ★ |
Extends buffed up state. |
| Focus ★ |
Faster Switch Axe charging. |
| Flinch Free ★ |
A must have skill for multiplayer. |
|
• Weapons marked withNEW have been updated. • Weapons withUP have been reviewed and does not warrant an updated build from the Bonus Update. |
| All Weapon Build Guides | |
|---|---|
 Great SwordNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Long SwordNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Sword & ShieldNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Dual BladesNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 HammerNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Hunting HornNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 LanceNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 GunlanceNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Switch AxeNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Charge BladeNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Insect GlaiveNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 BowNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Light BowgunNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Heavy BowgunUP Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
| Other Build Guides | |
|---|---|
| General High Rank Builds and Best Equipment | Buddy Equipment Builds Palico | Palamute |
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