This can be accomplished by letting the Gauge regenerate normally or by manually reloading the Phial to restore some Switch Gauge. In order to use Sword mode again, the Switch Gauge must be filled to a specific threshold. When the Switch Gauge depletes, the Switch Axe forcibly switches back into Axe mode. Exhaust Phial: Attacks now deals bonus ] status damage.Īttacking in Sword mode consumes the Switch Gauge.Paralysis Phial: Attacks now deal bonus Paralysis status damage.Poison Phial: Attacks now deal bonus Poison status damage.Dragon Phial: Attacks now deal bonus Dragon elemental damage.Power Element Phial: Boosts the Attack Power and the natural Elemental/Status attribute of the weapon.Power Phial: Boosts the Attack power of the weapon.Phials are stored in the Switch Gauge and grants the Switch Axe an unique effect while in Sword mode. While in Axe mode, the Switch Gauge energy slowly regenerates.Īll Switch Axes come with a predetermined Phial. Axe mode attacks also have a large window for making side steps ( >), thus making it easy to reposition between attacks.

With its long vertical and horizontal reach, Axe Mode enables hitting difficult to reach monster parts. Requires maintenance of Switch Gauge to use Sword mode.Sword mode uses its installed Phial to enhance attacks.In Axe mode, the player moves faster and has longer reach, while in Sword mode, the SA attacks faster and is able to augument its attacks with its Phial. The Switch Axe (SA) morphs freely between Axe and Sword modes. Please refer to the MHWI Damage Formula and MHWI General Data Sheet by MoonBunnie & Deathcream for up to date information.

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