Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Switch Axe guide - Best builds, Switch Skills and more

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Monster Hunter games are all about tracking and hunting terrifying monsters using weapons. They are role-playing games at heart. However, rather than having fixed character classes, these titles feature a massive selection of weapon types. Each weapon decides the player's class and associated playstyle.

Capcom's best-selling series' most recent venture, Monster Hunter Rise, is filled to the brim with such weapons. The game has a massive roster of weapons for all its 14 weapon categories, giving players full liberty over their personal Monster Hunter experience.

With the recent release of the Sunbreak expansion, Capcom has introduced even more weapons in the game. The expansion also introduces the highly anticipated Master Rank, which will put players' skills and weapon builds to the test.

In Monster Hunter Rise, all 14 weapon types are equally viable against the many monsters in the game. Deciding how to engage in monster-slaying adventures comes down to the players themselves.

Here, we take a look at the Switch Axe, its strengths, new Switch Skills and possible builds for Master Rank quests in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinions of the writer

The Switch Axe is a very fascinating weapon in Monster Hunter Rise. In its normal mode, it is a heavy-hitting axe with reduced mobility. However, at any time, players can transform the weapon into a sword, with high elemental damage and faster combos.

The Switch Axe does have its drawbacks. It lacks mobility and has low defense attributes due to lack of guarding options. It also requires the constant use of Wirebugs for repositioning.

However, the various strengths of the Switch Axe easily outweigh its weaknesses. These strengths are