Esperanza Axe

Switch Axe stats · Ver. 1.042 · Sep 2026

Rarity 8Switch AxeExpedition Tree

Attack

735

210 true raw

Affinity

Neutral

Defense

—

Bonus

Sharpness

White

Monster Hunter Wilds · Ver. 1.042

Esperanza Axe is a rarity 8 Switch Axe with 735 attack and 0% affinity, white sharpness at base and 3 decoration slots (3-2-1).

A fully field-tested Hope Axe. To reach a brighter future, you will need more tricks than one.

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

0%Neutral

Every 10% ≈ 2.5% average damage

Element

—Pure raw

Defense bonus

—

Sharpness

white at base

red 50 · orange 60 · yellow 50 · green 60 · blue 40 · white 90

Handicraft +5 per level

Decoration slots

321

Skills

Critical Eye 2Speed Sharpening 2

Crafting materials

Upgraded from Hope Axe V

Upgrade Esperanza Axe

20,000 z

Bird Wyvern Gem

Hunter Symbol I

HuntGypceros →

Upgrade path

6 steps from the base weapon

1R1Hope Axe I3150% aff
2R1Hope Axe II3500% aff
3R3Hope Axe III4550% aff
4R5Hope Axe IV5600% aff
5R7Hope Axe V6650% aff
6R8Esperanza AxeThis weapon7350% aff

Total from the base of the tree

40,000 z

Compare

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FAQ · 3 questions

Esperanza Axe FAQ

What are Esperanza Axe's stats?

Esperanza Axe is a rarity 8 Switch Axe with 735 attack and 0% affinity, white sharpness at base and 3 decoration slots (3-2-1). It carries Critical Eye 2, Speed Sharpening 2.

How do you get Esperanza Axe?

Upgrade Hope Axe V with 1× Bird Wyvern Gem, 5× Hunter Symbol I and 20,000 zenny. From the base of the tree the full path costs 40,000 zenny.

Is Esperanza Axe good?

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