This article is the best build for the Switch Axe in Monster Hunter World (Base Game). Read on to learn all the best armor sets to use for the Switch Axe and the best skills to help you level up faster.
List of Contents
- Monster Hunter World Switch Axe Best Builds
- Monster Hunter World Best Switch Axe Skills
- MHW Related Links
Monster Hunter World Switch Axe Best Builds
Tyrannos Soul of the Dragoon Switch Axe Build
| Weapon | Decorations | |
|---|---|---|
 Terror Tyrannos | --- | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Nergigante Helm Alpha | Expert Jewel 1 x1 |
| Armor | Drachen Mail Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Vambraces | Drachen Vambraces Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Drachen Coil Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Critical Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Handicraft Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Critical Eye 7 | Attack Boost 4 |
| Critical Boost 3 | Weakness Exploit 3 |
| Handicraft 3 | Maximum Might 3 |
| Power Prolonger 1 | Elemental Airborne |
| Master's Touch | --- |
Paralysis Attack Switch Axe Build
| Weapon | Decorations | |
|---|---|---|
 Taroth Axe "Paralysis" | Release Jewel 3 x1 | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Drachen Armet Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1Paralyzer Jewel 1 x1 |
| Armor | Drachen Mail Alpha | Critical Jewel 2 x1 |
| Vambraces | Drachen Vambraces Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Drachen Coil Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Kirin Leg Guards Beta | Paralyzer Jewel 1 x1 |
| Charm | Attack Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Critical Eye 6 | Attack Boost 4 |
| Critical Boost 3 | Weakness Exploit 3 |
| Paralysis Attack 3 | Free Elem/Ammo Up 3 |
| Power Prolonger 1 | Maximum Might 1 |
| Elemental Airborne | Master's Touch |
Paralysis Evasion Switch Axe Build
| Weapon | Decorations | |
|---|---|---|
| Taroth Axe "Paralysis" | Elementless Jewel 2 x1 | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Drachen Armet Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Attack Jewel 1 x1 |
| Armor | Drachen Coil Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Vambraces | Drachen Vambraces Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Empress Coil Gamma | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Evasion Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Evade Window 5 | Attack Boost 4 |
| Critical Eye 4 | Critical Boost 3 |
| Weakness Exploit 3 | Maximum Might 3 |
| Health Boost 2 | Airborne 1 |
| Non-elemental Boost 1 | Soul of the Dragoon |
Power Smasher Evasion Switch Axe Build
| Weapon | Decorations | |
|---|---|---|
 Power Smasher II | Attack Jewel 1 x1 | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Drachen Armet Alpha | Elementless Jewel 2 x1Vitality Jewel 1 x1 |
| Armor | Drachen Coil Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Vambraces | Drachen Vambraces Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Empress Coil Gamma | Brace Jewel 3 x1 |
| Legs | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Evasion Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Evade Window 5 | Attack Boost 4 |
| Critical Eye 4 | Health Boost 3 |
| Critical Boost 3 | Weakness Exploit 3 |
| Airborne 1 | Maximum Might 1 |
| Flinch Free 1 | Non-elemental Boost 1 |
Power Smasher Evasion Switch Axe Build
| Weapon | Decorations | |
|---|---|---|
 Axe of Demons+ | Attack Jewel 1 x1 | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Nergigante Helm Alpha | Attack Jewel 1 x1 |
| Armor | Kushala Cista Beta | Sharp Jewel 2 x1 |
| Vambraces | Empress Vambraces Gamma | Mighty Jewel 2 x1Elementless Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Vaal Hazak Coil Gamma | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Grinder Jewel 1 x1Attack Jewel 1 x1 |
| Legs | Dante's Leather Boots Alpha | Grinder Jewel 1 x2 |
| Charm | Handicraft Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Handicraft 5 | Attack Boost 4 |
| Weakness Exploit 3 | Speed Sharpening 3 |
| Maximum Might 3 | Wide-Range 2 |
| Recovery Speed 2 | Dragon Attack 1 |
| Protective Polish 1 | Non-elemental Boost 1 |
Monster Hunter World Best Switch Axe Skills
| Skill | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Health Boost | Increases health. | High |
| Weakness Exploit | Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. | High |
| Maximum Might | Increases affinity as long as stamina is kept full for a period of time. | Low |
| Non-elemental Boost | Powers up non-elemental weapons you have equipped. | Low |
| Evade Window | Extends the invulnerability period when evading. | Low |
| Evade Extender | Increases evade distance. | Low |
| Focus | Increases the fill rate for weapons with gauges and the charge rate for weapons with charge attacks. | Very Low |
MHW Related Links
Best Builds (Base Game)
Base Game End Game Builds
See Also
MHW: ICEBORNE | Switch Axe - Best Loadout Build & Skill Guide - GameWithThe 10 Best Monster Hunter World Switch Axe Builds, RankedMHW: Iceborne | Best Switch Axe Build Guide | HGGMHW: ICEBORNE | Best Skills For Switch Axe - GameWithBest Builds Per Weapon
| Weapons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Long Swords | Great Swords |  Sword and Shield |  Dual Blades |
 Hammer | Hunting Horn |  Lance |  Gunlance |
 Switch Axe |  Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Bow |
| Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | ||
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