Baran Defiance

Switch Axe stats · Ver. 1.042 · Sep 2026

Rarity 8Switch AxeSeregios Tree

Attack

735

210 true raw

Affinity

+25%

Positive

Defense

—

Bonus

Sharpness

White

Monster Hunter Wilds · Ver. 1.042

Baran Defiance is a rarity 8 Switch Axe with 735 attack and 25% affinity, white sharpness at base and 3 decoration slots (3-2-1).

An enhanced form of the Aksa Switch. It's wielded by those with an unquenched spirit of rebellion.

Data verified September 6, 2026 · Source: wilds.mhdb.io

Stats

#14 raw of 27 rarity 8 Switch Axes

Attack

735210 true raw

84% of the rarity 8 ceiling (875)

Affinity

+25%Crit chance

Every 10% ≈ 2.5% average damage

Element

—Pure raw

Defense bonus

—

Sharpness

white at base

red 50 · orange 70 · yellow 100 · green 50 · blue 50 · white 30

Handicraft +5 per level

Decoration slots

321

Skills

Bladescale Honing 1

Crafting materials

Upgraded from Aksa Switch I

Upgrade Baran Defiance

20,000 z

HuntSeregios →

Upgrade path

2 steps from the base weapon

1R7Aksa Switch I665+25% aff
2R8Baran DefianceThis weapon735+25% aff

Total from the base of the tree

34,000 z

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FAQ · 3 questions

Baran Defiance FAQ

What are Baran Defiance's stats?

Baran Defiance is a rarity 8 Switch Axe with 735 attack and 25% affinity, white sharpness at base and 3 decoration slots (3-2-1). It carries Bladescale Honing 1.

How do you get Baran Defiance?

Upgrade Aksa Switch I with 5× Seregios Airblade, 3× Seregios Breacher, 1× Seregios Dissenter, 5× Hunter Symbol III and 20,000 zenny. From the base of the tree the full path costs 34,000 zenny.

Is Baran Defiance good?

Baran Defiance ranks #14 for raw attack among rarity 8 Switch Axes. Rarity 8 weapons are endgame-viable in Ver. 1.042.