Charge Blade vs. Switch Axe: Which is better in Monster Hunter Wilds?

The Charge Blade vs. Switch Axe debate has raged among Monster Hunter fans since the Charge Blade was introduced in Monster Hunter 4. Newly enhanced versions of both weapons appear in Monster Hunter Wilds, so fans are once again asking which one is the best?

The fact is that this decade-long debate has never been settled and never will be. The whole point of the different weapons in Monster Hunter games is that each provides an entirely different gameplay experience, with different strengths and weaknesses. And while the Charge Blade and Switch Axe might first appear similar—both morph between Sword and Axe modes—they actually play quite differently.