Looking for the full list of all 64 Switch Axes in Monster Hunter Wilds? The weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds is very broad, covering not only 14 weapon types but also 20-odd upgrade branches per weapon type. The Switch Axe is one of the newer weapon types introduced to Monster Hunter, but it's still given a lot of attention with 68 unique weapons organised across 23 separate upgrade paths.
In this guide, we've put together tables showcasing the entire Switch Axe tree in Monster Hunter Wilds, allowing you to easily compare stats like damage, sharpness, affinity, and the crafting materials required for each Axe. We've also included the new weapons added with Title Update 1, to give you the full view of the current weapons meta for the Switch Axes category.
Watch on YouTube Switch Axe weapon tree There are 21 different rows in the Switch Axe weapon tree, and while most of them have certain connection points between one another, they are all unique in their crafting material sources and the particular focus of their weapons. Here's the full Switch Axe tree:
Below we'll go over all 68 Switch Axes in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree, complete with damage stats, sharpness, crafting recipes, and more.
If you're looking to cut through the noise of the upgrade tree and find out which are the most powerful weapons on offer, check out our guide to the best Switch Axes in Monster Hunter Wilds ! All Monster Hunter Wilds Switch Axes Below we've listed the full stats of all 68 Switch Axes in Monster Hunter Wilds, organised by their weapon trees. Click on each weapon to expand the details further, showing useful extra information like crafting materials required, branching upgrade paths, and the skills offered by each weapon.
Expedition Tree Switch Axes Hope Axe I-V Esperanza Axe Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Hope Axe I315 None 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: NoneCrafting Materials: None▶ Hope Axe II350 None 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Speed Sharpening [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500zBranching Upgrades: Iron Accelerator I ▶ Hope Axe III455 None 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Speed Sharpening [1], Critical Eye [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500zBranching Upgrades: Albirath Flamesplitter I ▶ Hope Axe IV560 None 0% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z▶ Hope Axe V665 None 0% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z▶ Esperanza Axe735 None 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [2]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z
G. Rathalos Tree Switch Axes Albirath Flamesplitter I-II Albirath Blaze Splitter Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Albirath Flamesplitter I560 Fire (140) 15% 1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Element [1], Master's Touch [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Rathalos Scale, 2x Guardian Rathalos Webbing, 1x Flame Sac, 2600zUpgrades From: Hope Axe III ▶ Albirath Flamesplitter II630 Fire (170) 15% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Element [1], Master's Touch [1]Crafting Materials: 2x G. Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Guardian Rathalos Wing, 1x Guardian Rathalos Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z▶ Albirath Blaze Splitter735 Fire (200) 15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Element [1], Master's Touch [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Rathalos Carapace, 1x Guardian Rathalos Ruby, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z
Ore Tree Switch Axes Iron Accelerator I-III Chrome Accelerator Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Iron Accelerator I420 None 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Poison Phial (180)Skills: Rapid Morph [1]Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800zUpgrades From: Hope Axe II Branching Upgrades: Windsunder Axe I ▶ Iron Accelerator II560 None 0% 1 0 Phial Type: Poison Phial (200)Skills: Rapid Morph [2]Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z▶ Iron Accelerator III665 None 0% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Poison Phial (230)Skills: Rapid Morph [3]Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z▶ Chrome Accelerator770 None 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Poison Phial (250)Skills: Rapid Morph [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z
Hirabami Tree Switch Axes Windsunder Axe I-III Windsunder Sakibami Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Windsunder Axe I490 Ice (120) 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Focus [2], Airborne [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Hirabami Scale, 2x Hirabami Tail Claw, 1x Frost Sac, 1500zUpgrades From: Iron Accelerator I Branching Upgrades: Nihil Switch Axe I ▶ Windsunder Axe II595 Ice (150) 0% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Focus [2], Airborne [1]Crafting Materials: 1x Hirabami Certificate S, 4x Hirabami Tail Claw+, 3x Freezer Sac, 500z▶ Windsunder Axe III700 Ice (170) 0% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Focus [3], Airborne [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Hirabami Hide+, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z▶ Windsunder Sakibami770 Ice (200) 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Focus [3], Airborne [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Hirabami Webbing+, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z
Xu wu Tree Switch Axes Nihil Switch Axe I-II Brutus's Abolishment Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Nihil Switch Axe I560 Water (120) 0% 1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [2]Crafting Materials: 3x Xu Wu Hide, 2x Xu Wu Claw, 1x Xu Wu Fang, 2600zUpgrades From: Windsunder Axe I ▶ Nihil Switch Axe II665 Water (150) 0% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 2x Xu Wu Certificate S, 6x Xu Wu Claw+, 4x Xu Wu Fang+, 1x Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid, 10000z▶ Brutus's Abolishment735 Water (180) 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Golden Corneum+, 4x Xu Wu Tentacle+, 1x Xu Wu Umbragem, 20000z
Bone Tree Switch Axes Bone Axe I-IV Bone Smasher Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Bone Axe I385 None 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Exhaust Phial (150)Skills: Focus [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500zBranching Upgrades: Golba Vandal I , Dosha Fleshhacker I , Barina Hache I ▶ Bone Axe II455 None 0% 0 0 Phial Type: Exhaust Phial (180)Skills: Focus [1], Attack Boost [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800zBranching Upgrades: Nu Zhangyu I ▶ Bone Axe III595 None 0% 1 0 Phial Type: Exhaust Phial (200)Skills: Focus [2], Attack Boost [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z▶ Bone Axe IV700 None 0% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Exhaust Phial (230)Skills: Focus [3], Attack Boost [1]Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 10000z▶ Bone Smasher805 None 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Exhaust Phial (250)Skills: Focus [3], Attack Boost [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z
Nu Udra Tree Switch Axes Nu Zhangyu I-II Abaddonian Zhangyu Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Nu Zhangyu I595 Fire (120) -15% 1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Rapid Morph [2]Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Hide, 2x Nu Udra Spike, 1x Nu Udra Oilmucus, 2600zUpgrades From: Bone Axe II ▶ Nu Zhangyu II700 Fire (170) -15% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Rapid Morph [3]Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Certificate S, 5x Nu Udra Spike+, 4x Nu Udra Oilmucus+, 1x Nu Udra Cerebrospinal Fluid, 14000z▶ Abaddonian Zhangyu770 Fire (200) -15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Rapid Morph [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Nu Udra Tentacle+, 4x Nu Udra Horn+, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z
Congalala Tree Switch Axes Golba Vandal I-II Gundava Vandal Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Golba Vandal I420 None 5% 0 0 Phial Type: Paralysis Phial (160)Skills: Punishing Draw [1], Critical Draw [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Congalala Pelt, 2x Congalala Claw, 1x Congalala Fang, 800zUpgrades From: Bone Axe I Branching Upgrades: Uth Olacha I ▶ Golba Vandal II595 None 5% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Paralysis Phial (180)Skills: Punishing Draw [2], Critical Draw [1]Crafting Materials: 1x Congalala Certificate S, 5x Congalala Claw+, 4x Congalala Fang+, 2x Conga Pelt+, 4000z▶ Gundava Vandal770 None 5% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Paralysis Phial (200)Skills: Punishing Draw [2], Critical Draw [2]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 2x Vibrant Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z
Uth Duna Tree Switch Axes Uth Olacha I-III Olacha-of-the-Waves Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Uth Olacha I560 Water (150) -15% 0 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [2]Crafting Materials: 1x Uth Duna Certificate, 2x Uth Duna Claw, 1x Uth Duna Cilia, 2000zUpgrades From: Golba Vandal I ▶ Uth Olacha II665 Water (190) -15% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [2]Crafting Materials: 1x Balahara Certificate S, 3x Torrent Sac, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 4000z▶ Uth Olacha III770 Water (220) -15% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 5x Uth Duna Claw+, 3x Uth Duna Cilia+, 1x Uth Duna Plate, 14000z▶ Olacha-of-the-Waves840 Water (250) -15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Uth Duna Tentacle+, 6x Uth Duna Hide+, 1x Uth Duna Watergem, 20000z
Doshaguma Tree Switch Axes Dosha Fleshhacker I-III Fleshhacker Yaogahaac Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Dosha Fleshhacker I490 None -5% 0 20 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Doshaguma Fur, 2x Doshaguma Claw, 1x Doshaguma Fang, 800zUpgrades From: Bone Axe I Branching Upgrades: G. Veldian Securis I , Dosha Gorehacker I ▶ Dosha Fleshhacker II630 None -5% 1 20 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [2]Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 3x Doshaguma Hide, 1x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z▶ Dosha Fleshhacker III735 None -5% 2-1 20 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 2x Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Doshaguma Fang+, 10000z▶ Fleshhacker Yaogahaac805 None -5% 3-2-1 20 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Doshaguma Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z
G. Arkveld Tree Switch Axes G. Veldian Securis I-II G. Indomitable Perceval Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ G. Veldian Securis I595 Dragon (120) -10% 1-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Focus [2]Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600zUpgrades From: Dosha Fleshhacker I ▶ G. Veldian Securis II735 Dragon (150) -10% 2-2 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Focus [2]Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000zBranching Upgrades: Veldian Securis I ▶ G. Indomitable Perceval805 Dragon (180) -10% 3-3-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Focus [2]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z
Arkveld Tree Switch Axes Veldian Securis I Indomitable Perceval Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Veldian Securis I700 Dragon (220) 0% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Focus [3]Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000zUpgrades From: G. Veldian Securis II ▶ Indomitable Perceval770 Dragon (250) 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Focus [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z
G. Doshaguma Tree Switch Axes Dosha Gorehacker I-II Gorehacker Urgahaac Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Dosha Gorehacker I630 None -15% 1 0 Phial Type: Dragon Phial (320)Skills: Focus [2]Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Doshaguma Fur, 2x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 1x Guardian Doshaguma Fang, 2600zUpgrades From: Dosha Fleshhacker I ▶ Dosha Gorehacker II770 None -15% 2 0 Phial Type: Dragon Phial (360)Skills: Focus [2]Crafting Materials: 2x G. Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Guardian Doshaguma Fang+, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z▶ Gorehacker Urgahaac875 None -15% 3-1 0 Phial Type: Dragon Phial (400)Skills: Focus [2]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Fur+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z
Lala Barina Tree Switch Axes Barina Hache I-IV Lala Selenocosmi Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Barina Hache I350 Paralysis (100) 10% 0 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Draw [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Lala Barina Shell, 2x Lala Barina Mucus, 1x Lala Barina Claw, 500zUpgrades From: Bone Axe I ▶ Barina Hache II420 Paralysis (120) 10% 0 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Draw [1], Critical Status [1]Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Claw, 2x Lala Barina Floret, 1x Lala Barina Stinger, 1500z▶ Barina Hache III525 Paralysis (150) 15% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Draw [1], Critical Status [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Lala Barina Certificate S, 5x Lala Barina Mucus+, 3x Lala Barina Claw+, 4000z▶ Barina Hache IV630 Paralysis (170) 15% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Draw [2], Critical Status [1]Crafting Materials: 3x Monster Hardbone, 6x Lala Barina Floret+, 4x Lala Barina Stinger+, 14000z▶ Lala Selenocosmi700 Paralysis (200) 15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Draw [2], Critical Status [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Lala Barina Carapace, 4x Monster Broth, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z
Yian Kut-Ku Tree Switch Axes Beak Axe I-II Sawbill Axe Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Beak Axe I630 Fire (260) 0% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [2]Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000zBranching Upgrades: Morphing Fulgur I ▶ Beak Axe II735 Fire (320) 0% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z▶ Sawbill Axe770 Fire (350) 0% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Power Prolonger [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z
G. Fulgur Tree Switch Axes Morphing Fulgur I Fulgurswitch Guardiana Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Morphing Fulgur I630 Thunder (210) 15% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Element [3]Crafting Materials: 2x Guardian Fulgur Certificate S, 5x Guardian Fulgur Fang+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Tail, 4x Thunder Sac, 10000zUpgrades From: Beak Axe I ▶ Fulgurswitch Guardiana735 Thunder (250) 15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Element [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z
Rathian Tree Switch Axes Dragonmaiden Axe I-II Gríðr's Landmaker Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Dragonmaiden Axe I560 Poison (120) 15% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Status [2], Poison Duration Up [1]Crafting Materials: 1x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 2x Rathian Spike+, 5x Rathian Scale+, 5000zBranching Upgrades: Rath Flamesplitter I ▶ Dragonmaiden Axe II665 Poison (150) 15% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Rey Dau Certificate S, 6x Rathian Carapace, 1x Rath Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z▶ Gríðr's Landmaker735 Poison (180) 15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z
Rathalos Tree Switch Axes Rath Flamesplitter I Rath Blaze Splitter Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Rath Flamesplitter I630 Fire (210) 10% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Boost [3]Crafting Materials: 2x Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Rathalos Carapace, 4x Rathalos Wing, 1x Rath Medulla, 10000zUpgrades From: Dragonmaiden Axe I Branching Upgrades: Eisenleib I ▶ Rath Blaze Splitter700 Fire (250) 10% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Boost [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Rathalos Scale+, 1x Rathalos Tail, 1x Rathalos Ruby, 20000z
Gore Magala Tree Switch Axes Eisenleib I Eisengeist Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Eisenleib I630 Dragon (160) 20% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Element [3]Crafting Materials: 3x Gore Magala Certificate S, 4x Gore Magala Ripclaw+, 1x Gore Magala Tail, 5x Frenzy Shard, 14000zUpgrades From: Rath Flamesplitter I ▶ Eisengeist700 Dragon (200) 20% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Critical Element [3]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z
Zoh Shia Tree Switch Axes Zoh Mahaiah I Blazing Mahaiah Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Zoh Mahaiah I735 Dragon (100) 5% 3-2 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]Crafting Materials: 1x Zoh Shia Certificate S, 5x Zoh Shia Layershell, 4x Zoh Shia Stakeclaw, 1x Zoh Shia Crystaltail, 14000z▶ Blazing Mahaiah770 Dragon (150) 5% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Power PhialSkills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 3x Zoh Shia Crystalhorn, 4x Blackember Mass, 1x Faux Whitegleam Orb, 20000z
Mizutsune Tree Switch Axes Fond Farewell I Parting Slice Switch Axe Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def ▶ Fond Farewell I630 Water (180) 15% 2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Slicked Blade [2], Critical Element [1]Crafting Materials: 2x Mizutsune Certificate S, 5x Mizutsune Purplefur+, 3x Mizutsune Claw+, 1x Mizutsune Tail, 10000z▶ Parting Slice735 Water (230) 15% 3-2-1 0 Phial Type: Element PhialSkills: Slicked Blade [3], Critical Element [1]Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Mizutsune Fin+, 4x Bubblefoam+, 1x Mizutsune Water Orb, 20000z
That concludes our roundup of every single Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds and how it fits into the Switch Axe tree. For more help with the game's weaponry, head to our primers on the best solo weapon and best starting weapon for beginners . We've also got a Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough , along with a list of all the monsters you can encounter and a guide on how to capture monsters .
