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Switch Axe

Amped state discharge builds

Type

blademaster

Complexity

advanced

Playstyle

Amped state discharge builds

PvE Effectiveness

4/5 Hard

Overview

The Switch Axe transforms between a wide-reaching Axe mode and a faster, phial-powered Sword mode. Building Amped State in Sword mode unlocks devastating Elemental Discharge and Zero Sum Discharge attacks. Invincible Gambit and Soaring Wyvern Blade Silkbind skills add hyper armor and explosive aerial finishers.

Strengths

  • +Amped Elemental Discharge deals massive burst damage
  • +Two modes provide versatility for different situations
  • +Invincible Gambit gives hyper armor through attacks

Weaknesses

  • -Complex mode-switching requires practice
  • -Sword mode depletes gauge requiring Axe mode refills
  • -Zero Sum Discharge locks you onto the monster

Weapon Tips

  • 1Build Amped State in Sword mode for the powerful Elemental Discharge.
  • 2Switch between Axe (reach) and Sword (damage) based on openings.
  • 3Invincible Gambit gives hyper armor -- use it to power through weak attacks.
  • 4Soaring Wyvern Blade is an explosive aerial finisher -- great for mounting.
  • 5Power Phial type gives the highest raw damage boost in Sword mode.