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.
How it works
This is one of the paired Set 1 axe moves in the Switch Axe table. The source says it thrusts the axe blade forward while stepping and describes its damage as low without quantifying it. It can be swapped for Forward Overhead Slash. The source labels these Switch Axe skills as introduced with Sunbreak.
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A 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. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.