Forward Slash
An axe-mode step and forward thrust with the blade; the source describes it as versatile and says it does not deal much damage.
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An axe-mode step and forward thrust with the blade; the source describes it as versatile and says it does not deal much damage.
Understand this choiceA lunging axe attack that winds up and smashes down; it is described as difficult to perform and followed by a Sword Mode Double Slash.
Understand this choiceA thrusting, energy-fortifying finish for Element Discharge that ends in an explosion and can become a Zero Sum Discharge Finisher.
Understand this choiceA finishing move for Element Discharge that gives a knockdown-resistant state and a swift strike with an elemental explosion.
Understand this choiceA Set 3 axe technique that uses Axe: Wild Swing to close distance and can lead into close-range Sword Mode attacks.
Understand this choiceA two-part morph sequence after Axe: Wild Swing that changes modes and boosts Sword Mode attack power and Axe Mode gauge filling.
Understand this choiceA forward-moving, Wirebug-based attack that delivers three strikes and prevents knockdowns until its strikes are complete.
Understand this choiceA Wirebug-assisted leap and slash that fills the Amp Gauge and triggers an explosion if its midair advancing slash connects.
Understand this choiceA Wirebug evasion that morphs the weapon into Axe Mode while flanking; the source calls it effective for Axe Mode maneuvering.
Understand this choiceSwitch Charger uses a Wirebug to launch the hunter forward while quickly regenerating the Switch Gauge. After activation, the gauge does not decrease for a short period.
Understand this choiceElemental Burst Counter is a Switch Axe Silkbind attack labeled as available with the Sunbreak expansion. It compresses Switch Gauge energy, then releases that energy as an Elemental Burst.
Understand this choiceA source-bounded reference to Switch Axe Switch Skills and Silkbind attacks described in s3, plus the Switch Gauge context in that passage. It includes base-game progression context and moves labeled as Sunbreak additions. Steam metadata establishes identity and broad weapon context, not mechanics.
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