Monster Hunter Wilds

Best Switch Axe Builds and Armor

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Last updated on: October 22, 2025 08:55 AM

This is a full list of builds for the Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds (MHWilds). Learn about the best Switch Axe builds for High Rank and Low Rank, as well as the best Skill and Armor Pieces to use with the Switch Axe!

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High Rank Switch Axe Builds
Low Rank Switch Axe Builds
Best Switch Axe Skills
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High Rank Switch Axe Builds

High Rank	Build Name
HR 100++ (TU3)	NEW Omega Lord's Soul Build
HR 50++ (TU1)	Counterstrike Agitator Raw Build
HR 50++ (TU2)	Lagi Gore Agitator Build
HR 50++ (TU2)	Lagi Thunder Build
HR 50++ (TU2)	Guts Counterstrike Build
HR 50++ (TU1)	Rey Gore Agitator Build
HR 50++ (TU2)	Regios Gore Comfy Build
HR 50++ (TU1)	Evasive Earplugs Build
HR 36++	Counterstrike Frenzied Raw Build
HR 36++	Frenzied Agitator Build
HR21 - HR40	Second Wind Max Might Build
HR9 - HR20	WEX Foray Switch Axe

Note that if you are still comfortable with a previous build you're using, you can skip some builds. This is a suggested build progression that you can follow until endgame.

Counterstrike Agitator Raw Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Numinous Crown β Numinous Shroud β Gore Vambraces α Gore Coil β Numinous Greaves α Challenger Charm II
A build that focuses on getting WEX and max Agitator with Counterstrike using Zoh Shia's armor set.

Counterstrike Agitator Raw Switch Axe Build Details

Omega Lord's Soul Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Rey Sandhelm γ Udra Miremail γ Omega Vambraces α Omega Accessory α Duna Wildgreaves γ Golden Age Charm
High Affinity, Omega Resonance Switch Axe build ideal for multiplayer.

Omega Lord's Soul SA Build Details

Lagi Gore Agitator Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Lagiacrus Helm β Gore Mail β Numinous Vambraces β Lagiacrus Coil β Gore Greaves β Golden Age Charm
Aggressive, high-damage build leveraging Elemental Absorption and Counterstrike for massive damage.

Lagi Gore Agitator SA Build Details

Lagi Thunder Switch Axe Build

High Bolt Axe	Lagiacrus Helm β Rey Sandmail γ Rey Sandbraces γ Lagiacrus Coil β Duna Wildgreaves γ Golden Age Charm
A Thunder-based build for hunting 9-Star monsters: Uth Duna, Mizutsune, Seregios, and Gore Magala.

Lagi Thunder SA Build Details

Guts Counterstrike Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Rey Sandhelm γ Numinous Shroud β Rey Sandbraces γ Lagiacrus Coil β Duna Wildgreaves γ Counter Charm III
Endgame mixed set Switch Axe build focusing on high raw damage. Uses 3 gamma pieces to activate Guts.

Guts Counterstrike SA Build Details

Rey Gore Agitator Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Rey Sandhelm γ Gore Mail β Rey Sandbraces γ Rey Sandcoil γ Gore Greaves β Counter Charm III
An Agitator build capable of reaching 100% Affinity for the endgame.

Rey Gore Agitator SA Build Details

Regios Gore Comfy Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Gore Helm β Gore Mail β Rey Sandbraces γ Regios Coil β Regios Greaves β Counterattack Charm III
Comfy evasive build with high Adrenaline Rush uptime.

Regios Gore Comfy SA Build Details

Evasive Earplugs Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Numinous Crown β Arkvulcan Mail β Rey Sandbraces γ Arkvulcan Coil β Dahaad Shardgreaves β Challenger Charm II
A comfy endgame AGI-WEX that maximizes Evade Extender and Earplugs using a mixed set.

Evasive Earplugs SA Build Details

Counterstrike Frenzied Raw Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	G. Fulgur Helm β Blango Mail β G. Fulgur Vambraces β Gore Coil β Gore Greaves β Counter Charm III
Another endgame raw critical build for the Switch Axe that features Agitator 5, Max Might 3, and Counterstrike 3 for high critical and raw damage. Still supports Evade Extender for maximum mobility without sacrificing DPS.

Counterstrike Frenzied Raw Switch Axe Build Details

Frenzied Agitator Switch Axe Build

Mundus Altus	Gore Helm β Gore Mail α Dahaad Shardbraces α Arkvulcan Coil β Dahaad Shardgreaves β Leaping Charm III
The endgame High Rank Critical build for the Switch Axe that features Agitator and Weakness Exploit, for maximum critical damage.

Frenzied Agitator Switch Axe Build Details

Second Wind Max Might Switch Axe Build

Artian Saw I	G. Fulgur Helm β G. Rathalos Mail β G. Fulgur Vambraces α G. Rathalos Coil α G. Rathalos Greaves β Leaping Charm III
This mid-High Rank Critical build features perfect synergy between Max Might and Second Wind for free +30% Affinity as long as you're not eating through your original stamina bar.

Second Wind Max Might Switch Axe Build Details

WEX Foray Switch Axe Build

Dragonmaiden Axe I	Bulaqchi Specs α Rathian Mail β Balahara Vambraces β Rathian Mail β Chatacabra Greaves β Chainblade Charm I
The started High Rank Switch Axe build that makes use of the easily accessible poison weapons and Foray while keeping WEX and Flayer for maximum wound damage.

WEX Foray Switch Axe Build Details

Low Rank Switch Axe Builds

Low Rank	Build Name
HR6 - HR8	WEX Flayer Switch Axe
HR3 - HR5	Partbreaker Evade Switch Axe
HR1 - HR3	Starter Switch Axe

WEX Flayer Switch Axe Build

G. Veldian Securis I	G. Arkveld Helm G. Arkveld Mail G. Rathalos Vambraces Balahara Coil G. Rathalos Greaves Leaping Charm I
This is the final Low Rank build for the Switch Axe that makes use of Guardian parts with access to Weakness Exploit and Flayer.

WEX Flayer Switch Axe Build Details

Partbreaker Evade Switch Axe Build

Nu Zhangyu I	Ajarakan Helm Ajarakan Mail Balahara Vambraces Balahara Coil Ajarakan Greaves Leaping Charm I
An upgrade to the low rank Switch Axe build that features Evade Extender for maximum mobility. This makes use of Rapid Morph and Partbreaker as the main damage dealing skills.

Partbreaker Evade Switch Axe Build Details

Starter Switch Axe Build

Bone Axe II	Doshaguma Helm Doshaguma Mail Balahara Vambraces Balahara Coil Balahara Greaves
The early Low-Rank Switch Axe build makes use of the early access to Evade Extender 3 via the Balahara armor pieces, enabling quick attacks from multiple fronts.

Starter Switch Axe Build Details

Best Switch Axe Skills

Best Damage Skills

These skills make it possible to deal extra damage! Aim for these skills for maximum DPS to defeat those monsters easier and finish those quests faster!

Best Skills	Explanation
Agitator ★★★	Makes sure you are dealing maximum damage while also having enough affinity
Burst ★★★	Activate this skill with ease, thanks to the Switch Axe's continuous combos. This will help further improve the weapon's already-impressive DPS.
Counterstrike ★★★	Activates whenever you do the sword mode hyperarmor move for virtually free damage for 45 seconds maximum.
Weakness Exploit ★★★	A great skill to use when targeting wounds in MHWilds. Weaknesses are also pretty common for monsters, so it's quite easy to trigger this skill.
Maximum Might ★★	A great source of additional affinity whenever your stamina is full. Really easy to maintain with the Switch Axe and can even be made easier if paired with Second Wind.
Critical Boost ★★	Increases the damage multiplier of your critical hits, so you deal generally higher DPS!
Resentment ★★	An optional damage skill for whenever you have red health from hyperarmor and offset attacks. Useful but can be a bit situational.
Critical Eye ★	Increases the general Affinity of your weapon to make it easier for you to deal critical hits. Does not give that high of a bonus in MHWilds though, so consider other skills than this.

Best Comfort Skills

These are skills that make managing weapon mechanics a lot easier. Damage is only part of the equation - taking time to slot in comfort skills that increase consistency & comfort will also increase overall DPS!

Best Skills	Explanation
Power Prolonger ★★★	The best skill for the Switch Axe and should be maintained for all your builds. Prolongs your amped mode so you can essentially dish out multiple Full Release Slashes before Amped Mode expires.
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.
Earplugs ★★★	When you are protected with Earplugs, monster roars become great opportunities for dealing damage. Have at least level 2 Earplugs to block most monster roars, with a full level to block strong roars such as those from Zoh Shia.
Protective Polish ★★	Switch Axe combos depletes sharpness fast. It is good to consider taking this skill to keep your sharpness high!
Rapid Morph ★★	Great to have as it speeds up the switching animation of your attacks. Greatly increases comfort in general and can even mean life and death in some situations.
Speed Sharpening ★★	Reduces a cycle for sharpening with each level. Synergizes well with the Protective Polish skill.
Focus ★	Having Focus decreases the charging time until you reach your Amped Mode, so you can deal Phial damage quicker! It is not very good in MHWilds though, so it should be prioritized less.
Evade Window ★	Longer invincibility frames greatly improves the Switch Axe's survivability but with the counterattacks and offsets in Wilds, it may not be as effective as back then. The optimal level for this skill is 3, so only slot it in whenever you have the chance!
Handicraft ★	Increases sharpness. Slot this skill in only when necessary!

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Great Sword Low Rank \| High Rank	Long Sword Low Rank \| High Rank
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Lance Low Rank \| High Rank	Gunlance Low Rank \| High Rank
Switch Axe Low Rank \| High Rank	Charge Blade Low Rank \| High Rank
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Light Bowgun Low Rank \| High Rank	Heavy Bowgun Low Rank \| High Rank

Non-Meta Builds in Monster Hunter Wilds

Non-Meta Builds & Guides
Immortal Build	Support Build
Best Gathering Sets	How to Make a Good Build
Rey Dau Gamma Builds	Uth Duna Gamma Builds

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Okay so, where is Frenzied Agitator Switch Axe Build? There is non on this page

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Best Switch Axe Builds and Armor

High Rank Switch Axe Builds

Counterstrike Agitator Raw Switch Axe Build

Omega Lord's Soul Switch Axe Build

Lagi Gore Agitator Switch Axe Build

Lagi Thunder Switch Axe Build

Guts Counterstrike Switch Axe Build

Rey Gore Agitator Switch Axe Build

Regios Gore Comfy Switch Axe Build

Evasive Earplugs Switch Axe Build

Counterstrike Frenzied Raw Switch Axe Build

Frenzied Agitator Switch Axe Build

Second Wind Max Might Switch Axe Build

WEX Foray Switch Axe Build

Low Rank Switch Axe Builds

WEX Flayer Switch Axe Build

Partbreaker Evade Switch Axe Build

Starter Switch Axe Build

Best Switch Axe Skills

Best Damage Skills

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