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Hope Axe III, Monster Hunter Wilds Switch Axe, shown with the model it shares in its upgrade tree

Model shared with its upgrade tree

Hope Axe III

Switch Axe stats · Ver. 1.042 ·

Rarity 3Switch AxeExpedition Tree

Attack

455

130 true raw

Affinity

0%

Neutral

Defense

—

Bonus

Sharpness

Green

Monster Hunter Wilds · Ver. 1.042

Hope Axe III is a rarity 3 Switch Axe with 455 attack and 0% affinity, green sharpness at base.

A switch axe made specifically for the expedition. A sword and axe in one, it requires skill to wield.

Data verified · Source: wilds.mhdb.io

Stats

Attack

455130 true raw

81% of the rarity 3 ceiling (560)

Affinity

0%Neutral

Every 10% ≈ 2.5% average damage

Element

—Pure raw

Defense bonus

—

Sharpness

green at base

red 50 · orange 60 · yellow 50 · green 90

Handicraft +5 per level

Decoration slots

No slots

Skills

Critical Eye 1Speed Sharpening 1

Crafting materials

Upgrade Hope Axe III

1,500 z

Machalite Ore ×2Dragonite Ore ×3

HuntJin Dahaad →

Upgrade path

  1. 1R1Hope Axe I3150% aff
  2. 2R1Hope Axe II3500% aff
  3. 3R3Hope Axe IIIThis weapon4550% aff
  4. ↳R5Hope Axe IV5600% aff
  5. ↳R4Albirath Flamesplitter I560+15% aff

Total from the base of the tree

2,000 z

Dragonite Ore ×3Iron Ore ×2Machalite Ore ×2

Compare

All Switch Axes →Elemental Switch Axe build →Resentment Switch Axe build →Evasion Switch Axe build →Budget Resentment Switch Axe build →Switch Axe on the tier list →
FAQ · 3 questions

Hope Axe III FAQ

What are Hope Axe III's stats?

Hope Axe III is a rarity 3 Switch Axe with 455 attack and 0% affinity, green sharpness at base. It carries Critical Eye 1, Speed Sharpening 1.

How do you get Hope Axe III?

Upgrade Hope Axe II with 2× Machalite Ore, 3× Dragonite Ore and 1,500 zenny. From the base of the tree the full path costs 2,000 zenny.

Is Hope Axe III good?

Hope Axe III ranks #3 for raw attack among rarity 3 Switch Axes. Higher rarity weapons in the same tree outscale it in the endgame.