Best Endgame Switch Axe Build in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Switch Axe is an excellent weapon for players who want to pick up a hyper-aggressive playstyle in Monster Hunter Wilds. It lets users lunge with wild flurries of blows while also providing defensive options via counterattacks, making this weapon perfect for hunters who just want to keep swinging.

The following is a general Switch Axe build for Monster Hunter Wilds that aims to make the most out of its core playstyle, taking advantage of Sword mode's counter stance and axe mode's Offset Attack to trigger multiple buffs that feed Full Release Slash's power.

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By C.M Edwards

Endgame Switch Axe Build in MH Wilds

This build uses a variety of attack-boosting skills with a particular focus Sword mode's counter stance, making the Switch Axe play like the Long Sword to a certain degree. When using this build, players will want to stay in Sword mode for as long as possible, and only switch to Axe mode to recharge the Switch Gauge and to counter incoming attacks with an Offset Attack.

Gear	Decorations
G Fulgur Helm Beta	Counter 2
Arkvulcan Mail Beta	Challenger 3 Counter 2
G Arkveld Vambraces Beta	3x Preferred Lvl 1 Jewel
Gore Coil Beta	Challenger 3 Counter 2
Gore Greaves Beta	Challenger 3 Sane 1 Sane 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm 2

These armor pieces and decorations together result in the following total skills:

Weakness Exploit 5
Agitator 5
Counterstrike 3
Constitution 2
Antivirus 3
Flinch Free 1

Skills

Weakness Exploit and Agitator combined provides players with a massive damage boost when hitting an enraged monster's weakspots. Uptime for both skills is very high, and when you add Counterstrike to the mix (which you can activate via Offset Attacks or Sword mode's counters), you'll end up with a huge raw attack buff.

Feel free to use any level 1 jewel for your gauntlet slots. Quick Sheathe and Speed Eating are great quality of life skills that players should try out on at least one of their builds.

Weapons

This build works well with both raw and elemental Switch Axes, so what you choose all boils down to personal preference. An R8 Artian Switch Axe with Paralysis is a great all-rounder, but if you don't have the materials to craft and upgrade Artian Weapons, the Lala Barina Switch Axe is a great alternative.

As for weapon skills, consider the following:

Critical Boost
Attack Boost
Elemental Boost
Rapid Morph
Handicraft
Master's Touch
Razor Sharp

Rapid Morph is decent for both Switch Axes and Charge Blades since it speeds up the weapons' transformation animations. However, while it does provide bonus damage to transform attacks, it won't be of much use when you're using the regular Swaxe combos.

Handicraft, Razor Sharp, and Master's Touch are great for keeping your weapon's sharpness high, and they're excellent alternatives to Rapid Morph. Keep in mind that your melee weapons will deal more damage if their sharpness levels are white.

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