Best Power Axe Combos: Switch Axe Combo Guide (MHW Iceborne)
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Axe mode for the Switch Axe got some NICE BUFFS in MHW Iceborne. I mathed out all of the DPS numbers on the axe combos and determined which are the best combos to use for what situations when running a Power Axe focused run in Monster Hunter World Iceborne.
Power Axe Mode for SA along with various Motion Value Buffs has made Axe Mode actually useful in Monster Hunter World Iceborne. The new axe fade slash, stronger upswings, better wild swings, and of course the extra Flinch Damage on Power Axe are all amazing improvements to Switch Axe.
This is only the first of our Switch Axe Combo Guides we'll be putting out. Power Axe Runs are great for trip play and great for runs where you cannot run Sword Mode reliably. It's also the best Switch Axe Playstyle to learn if you only want to learn 1 particular playstyle, it works great against every monster in the game.
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Could you make a guide that is not dps related or actually not so much math related? I mean a video about how to survive with each weapon. What I mean you have regular monsters you can stagger and then there are monsters you just have to dodge or deal with while DPS constantly (Right now back in HR Arch Tempered Nergi comes to my mind). For those monsters It always felt like Lance/LS is the way to go. They have natural ways of surviving and DPS (Counter and Foresight slash). Meanwhile some weapons have higher commitments like Switch Axe. How do you DPS on those and survive constant onslaught from the monster?
JinJinx and Tuna [Monster Hunter Math] does switch benefit from element phials like charge blade if I m just spamming zero sum discharge ? I m so confused with making sets .. cause I have no idea if it’s beneficial to run power Element or power phials in zero sum gameplay ., can you help me
I love swagaxe. I need to get better at it. Jinx loves swagaxe. He teaches us how to be better at it. Blessed timeline, much appreciated.
Best Timeline
This comment didnt age well. Shitty timeline we are in right now. But the swagaxe stuff is pretty nifty!
I love playing the switch axe as a great axe. It's just nice that I can and feel like I'm playing a valid new weapon with a build for it, not just my sword build played wrong.
As a switch axe man, I am so grateful that's your main weapon, so that we get all these kind of videos :)
My thought exactly
Word.
The amount of CB focus in base game left us dry. Glad for the changes, hopefully not too many nerfs
I love playing wild axe mode with part breaker, so many flinches and trips. Also good in the GL as you get points for breaking monster parts
Axe mode is my favorite mode of the switch axe. I'm always having a bad time whenever I try to go for sword, and find myself wasting time more than anything whenever I try to switch. Also wild swing into heavy slam is just so cool.
Looking forward to the sword combos though, since they're the ones I'm the less comfortable with in terms of what's better and what's bread and butter.
Is there any video where I can see sword combos for iceborn ? He hasn't upload more videos about SA guides..
It’s very rare that I use sword mode since I do more damage and I love going from wild swing to heavy slam bc of the extra break chance
Klinton Johnson Is the power axe playstyle viable for elemental switch axe?
Pravin S I would say that it is. The combos are definitely different and it would take a bit to get used to but you’re essentially trading just fluidity(when attacking only) for more mobility and power. Like I said I use the axe more than the sword Bc I’m more mobile and it feels like I deal more damage in a shorter amount of time.
Yes, I like these “best combos for (x weapon)”
Any switch axe vid i see
I click and like without even caring 🙃
and every hh vid you see, you probably sub as well.
Kyle Bai ha
"Switch axe is bad"
Thanks for this video! As a long-time GS, LS and CB main, I am branching out to learn how to play SA.
thanks for all the Switch Axe tip videos! fell in love with this weapon before IB dropped and did my whole story run with it. These vids really help!
I know i'm a few months late to the release of this video, but i just wanted to say thank you! As a PC Player still enjoying our new release of Iceborne, i've found the wiki is unfortunately very lacking in updated information like no one from PS4 took the time to update anything in the 6 months the game was out. However your videos have been very thorough and incredibly helpful in making me a better switch axe user following the changes (i'm loving power axe mode!). Thank you again!
Much appreciated, just picked up switch axe for the first time a few days back. And I can't get enough of it.
I liked this video because it made me think differently about timing when fighting monsters using opens of a few second window. Great and well explained video
"You have to know your openings to use these" is the epitome of the switchaxe
Happy to see axe mode is alot better. I got bored in both Gen and world of just sololy using axe mode.
I really appreciate the content you're putting out. SA isn't my main but still one of my favorite weapons. I did love playing it in base world but it did feel underwhelming since I didn't want to be in sword mode 100% of the time. I honestly wouldn't mind seeing more of switch axe. I know its not optimal but I do enjoy using all styles mixed together.
Sometimes you can Morph Sweep under some monsters or to the side to get around attacks, but Heavy Slam and ZSD are generally better combo finishers. Easier to time to the big hits and specific parts. Heavy Slam also hits pretty high so you can hit things like Deviljho and Anjanath in the face with it.
Loving the content especially as of late! It's very helpful when learning a new weapon with a lot of depth. I'm really enjoying Switch Axe and can't wait to get home and practice after watching a new video from you guys.
Keep it up!
I just picked up the switch axe a little while ago but only for the powered up axe mode style because I didn't wanna deal with crappy sword hops and having to manage the gauges so much. Axe mode can be really viable though! Not really speed run worthy but the trips and flinches while using wild morph is insane! I just got into using the sword more in the coast couple days though, this weapon is way more fun than I thought it would be.
Thank you Jinx! I watch your videos all the time! Very informative and now I can have even more fun playing SA
I need this thank you I gonna start really getting in to swax
As a Swaggityaxe main, coming back now to Iceborne, i do enjoy this content and i really thank and appreciate you guys for all this effort, you are giving me much hope about this weapons it's insane! XD
Gonna practice some of these stylish combos now. Thanks as always for the info!
I like how power axe style looks but sword and zsd are so animu and satisfying. Love your videos as always.
Love this video. I want this style analysis for greatsword SO bad XD
TCS TCS TCS TCS
Hahahaha you aren’t wrong, but I am curious about the optimal combos (charge levels/shoulder tackles) within certain time constraints. I did this testing base MHW but haven’t had the time myself post iceborne to see if this has changed at all.
Iceborn has been the perfect time to pick up swagaxe as a main. Thanks for the vids!
This is a good video. I don't typically used Switch Axe but that's due to not caring much for the play style & not due to the DPS the weapon can achieve. The weapons I still have to learn are the Switch Axe, Sword & Shield, Hammer, Hunting Horn, & Light Bowgun. I can play all the other weapons just fine & while I'm curious on y'alls opinion about all the weapons I'd like to see a series of video's talking about every weapon & how to use them properly (including combo's) that Icebourne has brought about. I haven't seen anyone post video's about the new changes as of yet & I don't think the beta tests showed all the changes they made by the time the game released.
I'm so glad they fixed switch axe, been longing for these changes since tri XD
As much as love the number crunching can you put time stamps and or specific “just the combo” without all the extra for the best combo. All the stuff in between tends to dilute what I’m actually clicking on the video for
Very useful info on one of my favourite weapons, thank you :)
Do a video on the best switchaxes to use for the zplosion playstyle! Love to see the most damaging weapon to use with constant zero explosions. I use Tempered and rocksteady to ensure I can constantly claw to the head and get my explosions without being knocked off and I am very curious as to which axe is the best in raw dmg for that playstyle.
Amazing info for a newbie to MHW, thanks for sharing
I miss you guys. Hope we get MH6 soon so we can enjoy high quality mhmath videos again
I seriously miss 3u and 4u switchaxe . The true switch axe . I hope in the next monster hunter game it returns.
I tend to go for a mixed style, but I really wanna try axe-exclusive play. I kinda wish that amped and power axe played off each other in some way to incentivize swapping between the two, since it is a SWITCH axe :b
It's still better than just being stuck with just sword mode.
I'm trying to think how you could to that but as of right now axe mode compliments sword mode not the other way around. (I haven't played iceborne) but from all the speed runs I've seen, people are still in sword mode 60 to 70 percent of the time.
I find a hybrid power axe/amped sword style is really really fun. For me, it's way more fun to use the Swax for it's intended purpose: switching back and forth.
The rework added SO much nuance to the weapon, that I don't believe there is a 'right' way to play it anymore
@@undeadcell5924 well the intended play-style is axe to trip and sword to dps but these combos really do spice things up.
great video, can't wait to see the IG guide
I found a way to consistently get heavy slam wake ups on sleeping monsters.
Your camera distance from your character should be set to: "far" for this to work.
While unsheathed, aim your slinger straight down at your feet with L2.
While holding L2, inch towards the monster until the head is visible at the top-center of your screen.
Then move backwards exactly enough so that the head is just off screen.
Let go of L2 and the camera should zoom out enough for you to see the head.
You are now standing at the exact spot to land heavy slam.
Probably really late, but whatever.
NGL... I kinda despised the Swaxe for the longest time. I genuinely hated it and thought it was trash [MHW base game]... and because of that, I never looked into the new changes and thought of it as a meme weapon until I saw your last video on Swaxe and decided to give it a try. I now main the weapon in question and I just think it is amazing. I primarily use the axe form as it is more manoeuvrable against creatures like Rajang which I am not even going to joke about soloing without carting [I did try it sword mode and carted 2 times, so it wasn't the best match up for my playstyle] but I use all the different playstyles throughout a hunt when need be [Even when focusing on one is 'better dps'] because enjoyment is needed to like playing a weapon.
Just wanted to let you guys know that you are the reason why I found my new fav weapon in the game [Came here to learn best combos because I kept spamming Y [PS4 Y is triangle] and found it... less than effective.
Edit: Not the meme run, the 'Why is Swaxe good'
For the list of combos, could we get a time-to-motion value-damage ratio calculation? For calculated runs, I want to know which combo for which monster activity. E.g. what I can fit in during a roar, vs. a trip, vs. a knockdown, vs. a paralyze, etc
Still miss these videos 4y later. Hope you’re well. Any chance we see a comeback of sorts for Wilds?
Swagaxe became one of my top 5 favorite weapons.
Hey guys! I’m new to the channel and love the content! I had so many builds with no crit and all attack boost, lol. Anyway, I wanted to ask if you’d be making more videos like this for the other Switch Axe playstyles? I really hope so because this video is getting me to play the Switch Axe and feel comfortable knowing what’s more efficient
The powered axe mode is a nice addition for Grinding Lands farm. I'm able to break all monster parts and cut their tails for a ton of region levels.
1:15 Ugh... you never stop learning, I didn't know that! ;p
I shit myself laughin when i noticed that "shit stab" on the chart
there is a lot game knowledge in the video thx
The switch axe getting the love it deserve as the best weapon in Monster Hunter ✌(keep the videos coming)
Thanks so much! Leaving a like
Soooo.....switch axe or long sword? I’m total noob juice lol (125ish hrs) and I’m loving the long sword atm. The SA seems like it’s more technical than the LS. Im glad you make these nerdy numbers videos to help with my noobness. 💪🏼
Thx for sharing
I actually did the math on the Wild Swing buff and its 28.3% if I remember correctly.
Great video! Any advice on finding what part of each monster causes them to trip?
I love the MV/sec values. Will gladly wait for the other weapon ones!!
Been loving Switch Axe more and more after watching your videos, thank you so much for all the tips and tricks! Do you have your builds public? I'm running a nice set at the moment but can't seem to squeeze in any power prolonger
Power prolonger is nice, but not super duper nessecary unless you REALLY want amped state to stay active for a good long time.
My opinion: unless you're going for a full sword playstyle, I wouldn't worry overmuch
PLEASE - Give us a tutorial what parts trip which monster! ;)
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Landing heavy slams makes u feel like a badass
Hey guys love the content and I'm a huge fan of Power Axe play. I have been running Frostcraft with a Safi Explosive Axe and Raching Brachy 2 set bonus. I feel like the damage buff really helps with the quick upswing and fade slash combo. Is there any benefit to building the other Safu Axes to take advantage Elemental weakness?
Post Safi, no. Raw beats any PEP variants. Post MRKT, though? We'll have to see!
Just talking about and here it is
what about blade combos?
Lol o was watching and I just reassured me that I’m doing things right but I’m not just a power axe style I’m a all in one those ZSD are just too strong with temporal mantles.
What I want is a Matlab program that calculates best SA damage combos for the input amount of time.
*Gets lost in numbers resorts to simple solution* HACK'EM SLASH'EM BOOM'EM REPEAT'EM 👀 Thanks for the video ill go practice 👍
Is the Sword mode video already up?
Nope.
@@hobbes3380 Ah ok thy
As a switch axe main I hate/love that it took so long to upgrade the SA, I moved on to another weapon
Great video! Thanks for the detailed explanation. This saves time trying out combos for max deeps. Good thing you're a swax main 'cause there's limited guides out. Hopefully your guide for PEPs come out. Really curious on how strong Elemental weapons are for Swax for sword and ZSD play styles.
I'm not sure of one thing, power axe mode increases the possibility of dropping monsters and breaking parts, but the skill part breaker does not increase the chances of dropping monsters ... but the effect of breaking parts adds up to that of power axe mode?
No. The partbreaker deco effect does not affect trips. The power axe power buff affects partbreaking and trips.
@@possumwithacowboyhat5140 ...I expressed myself in a confused way, what I wanted to know is if the effects, of breaking the parts of the skill, and of the power axe mode add up or if when you have one, the other is useless?
Part breaker you got the best of me but I just keep on coming back obsessily 🎶🎶🎵
😂😂man was tapping that circle button for like a whole minute on tigrex
now I want a video that optimized part breaks.
Trying to look up info on this but i cant find it anywhere.
Does the poweraxe buff for partbreaking and such apply to ZSD? Or anything that isnt just axe mode attacks.
Since it doesnt add actual damage i cant really test it and googling hasnt proven useful lol
thank you !
Did the tech to heavy slam after two wild swings get patched out?
Are you planning to talk about the state of Bows in the near future?
Hm... It's funny seeing the sudden wave of swagaxe mains. I remember being told my weapon choice was odd and rare. How far we've come, Can actually play multi-player without feeling like an over eager MC.
.. it was always one of the best melee weapons for multiplayer. It's even better now with a usable Axe Mode and Clutch Claw ZSD. People are finally starting to understand.
Since the amped axe has a part break buff does that make having a 3rd lvl of PB pointless or is it basically more icing on the cake?
Power axe running out? Just reapply it >:3
Now Jin, could you do a video on a good Slash Axe build? I'm trying to get back into my 3U main weapon but I'm having trouble getting the build to flow in my head.
So, will this play style fit better for non-power phial Swax? Like using para to create opening then yolo combo. Also why don't they buff exhaust do exhaust have any reason to use(or even exist)
Hey, I know I'm behind the schedule but how do I do a heavy slam? I could already do the fade slash without iceborne and I just purchased it. However no matter what I try, it won't let me do a heavy slam to go into the power axe mode. It doesn't matter how many times I use Wild Swing, it'll never come up as an option in the top right corner of the screen, and instead, I just get a downward slash when I input it. Do I have to get to master rank and get an iceborne exclusive switch axe first before I get to use it?
Every time I see a notification for a video from youz guys I get excited cuz I think it's a "mathematically best" build video and then its not....and then i sad.
Does anyone have a list of which parts makes which monster trip ? I assumed it was always the legs but I guess I was wrong. Tried to find one, with no success.
So is good idea to take power prolonger with power axe playstyle? because you are not planing to use sword and its really easy to get the power axe up, Maybe in a mix set where you want to combine power axe and ZSD
Does the axe buffed up break parts better than sword? I am unsure what to use when cutting tails.
Anyone got a list of motion values for SA? I found a seemingly good list on Reddit, but I’ve found some errors in it, and differences between it and Jinx’s data
did they ever make a sword mode video for this? or did they come to the conclusion that axe mode is overall better (except for the wild moprh attack)
like this weapon
Is there another switch axe combo in the mhw iceborne bro? Like clutch claw things?
What conclusion on this video? I dont like math but i need to know
10:57
@@unooo1812 hi ! are there more videos about SA guides updated?? I just see old ones pre iceborne..and I'd like to start using SA in all its forms but I don't see any =(
I live and die by the switch axe. I just started iceborne and I'm struggling with Bairoth I hope I spelled that right. I could use some advise
Prince Leo of Nohr it’s Barioth :) and make sure you craft some MR armor and break his front legs (arms?) first to make him more sluggish!
These videos really need a tldr
Question: Start of video. Is he somehow animation canceling I dont know but. The guy to your left, his wild swings are faster then yours. He wild swings roughly 5 to 10% faster then you are. Why is that?
While I was using the switch Axe in battle, my fingers slipped and accidentally pushed a random button. my character did this weird animation where she combined the Slinger ammo on the switchaxe. Does anybody know anything about that?
You just went into reload animation for accidentally trying to morph into sword while your gauge is empty
@@sabjourn I'm a switch axe Main, I know what I said sounds crazy but it did happen, my Slinger ammo was involved, I was stupid enough not to record it.... shame on me T^T
What armor skills would you recommend for this play style?
What's a good rarity 10 axe for this? I'd like to get an augment on, and I'm not super far yet
What I don't get about all these mhw world videos, is why everyone calls the moves something different than what they are labeled.
Wild 1 > downslash - what they call it
Wild swing > overhead slash - what it's labeled as.
Ohh ohhh unfortunately I feel that we are gonna get Meta Set videos by the time the next MH comes out like the high rank ones were done real close to Iceborne
High Rank meta sets weren't done that close to Iceborne, they just kept being updated whenever new monsters/AT Elders came out, so we only had their final iterations in May this year when AT Nergi came out.
Moar switch axe. I approve.
Is there a list of which parts make which monsters trip?
By "trip" you mean the monster actually falling down or just the "stun" animation in which they vomit saliva, the one which gets a reset if you clutch claw?
trip is different again its more like a flinch but it only last a second or two but are quite easy to spam as you only need to do a small amount of damage compared to a KO or a flinch
When you say gunlance is one of the highest dps rotations whay shelling type are we talking? The slam shot for normal or the buffed charge long shells
He said it was aerial gunlance, so the shelling doesn't matter because all you do is find a ledge, get the monster on top, and endlessly backhop + R2/RT (jumping reload) on the head. This puts you back on top of the ledge and I think you can full burst (so normal is preferred) on the landing as well, but I'm not sure how that affects positioning for the next backhop. Same idea as aerial greatsword but that uses △/Y instead.
So this video is about the sword? Or the axe? No its the Power Axe!!
i prefer the sticky vampire zero sum swaxe style