MHWilds Beta: Rey Dau

[@alex-p5]

singlehandedly saving swaxe's beta times.. goat.. at any rate i hope sword mode at least gets a substantial buff to it's MVs so it's viable and full release isn't the only method of dealing decent damage. you played practically perfectly yet some of these other weapons blow this time out of the water with like a quarter of the effort.

[@francesco3772]

I hope they don't overtune sword mode too much, that would also suck.

[@BloodyWyverian]

Absolutely fantastic run! I really hope Switch Axe gets a a proper buff to its damage for the full release. The effort it takes for this time is insane. congrats, that was wonderful to watch!

[@KageMH]

Thanks bro! Yeah I hope so too. I hope the other moves get stronger and the parry has a way to mitigate chip damage It feels like full release is the only form of damage atm xD

[@scragglie]

hey! its the other switchaxe guy! love both of you and your videos. i agree, i think swaxe needs either more damage, faster attack speed(for certain attacks), or both. id rather they increase the damage and flinch/topple capabilities, as the moveset feels VERY good, just lacks the oomph of world and even rise to a degree. i think they could improve the sfx for the weapon as well. cheers!

[@datpi0718]

Yes we swag users need this video. No bullshit rock. That’s not how we play swagAxe in MH

[@Sllep96]

Btw I forgot to mention you can press L3 in focus mode to fire your loaded slinger ammo (except big ones like giant dung bomb), so you don't have to sheathe your weapon everytime!

[@AlexanderPH.]

Thx for this information :)

[@KageMH]

@@Sllep96 wtf thanks

[@alex-p5]

this is huge i never knew this

[@wamengxiong0409]

​@@KageMH bro's like "dang it! Another run!" 😂😂😂

[@KageMH]

@ no time unfortunately

[@street_sharq]

Excellent job❤ keep up the good work! I especially like the showcase of your understanding of the monsters moveset and solid risks being taken for the dmg, overall very stylish and your hard work paid off

[@Unong777]

You are the god of SA, the idol of all SA players and the light that guides them. Thank you so much for the wonderful play.

[@accelerat3447]

That's it, you're my switchaxe guru now after Regalia is missing

[@lfc08adam]

Maybe the best run ive seen because swaxe values are weak and no boulder abuse

[@lejeunelock6639]

I see a 6min20 for swaxe

[@lfc08adam]

@lejeunelock6639 without boulder?

[@KageMH]

@@lfc08adamthe 6:20 uses boulders

[@lejeunelock6639]

@@lfc08adam sry i forgot boulder

[@udayveersingh7495]

Hey! New to Monster hunter series but loved playing the switch axe in the open beta. But hearing a lot of people saying that swax damage is not good? If so, do they usually change it in previous installments?

[@yifanyu7784]

Amazing run! The first 6mins ReyDau by SwithcAxe I have see. This weapon really needs some buff on its energy generation and charging speed for full release.

[@aslanofnarnia3935]

you are my inspirationof being swith axe player for MHWilds 👍

[@volty883]

So heckin sick man. Always a pleasure to watch your runs

[@woodman4898]

God this things roar is such a satisfying sound bro. I cannot wait to binge this game when it releases

[@Sllep96]

Wow great run! Nice to see that even without rocks and the state of the weapon in the beta, you can manage to output decent dps - hopefully the motionvalues will get adjusted a bit.

[@mudguppy3823]

Incredible run. This gameplay is so much more satisfying than ZSD spam

[@tiefighter5564]

they just spammed the new most powerful attack instead

[@mudguppy3823]

@tiefighter5564 lol try spamming the new attack against rey dau. He made it look easy but it's such a big commitment attack that it's hard to pull off this consistently

[@navarre2142]

​@@mudguppy3823 true but he's not wrong. You'll basically want to use this attack as often as you can because its just by far the best option once you have a decent opening. Every other attack hits like a wet noodle compared to this. Hopefully they'll do some rebalancing and buff other attacks (especially axe mode, right now it seems completely useless aside from recharging your sword gauge with the double chop, and maybe the offset attack as beautifully showcased here. Btw. Freaking awesome run regardless of the weapon complaints

[@kokujo5288]

​@@mudguppy3823Why are you celebrating the gimp of one the most fun and unique moves of the SA. Just because it was spammed in World doesn't mean it's an inherently bad move, now it's entirety hits for less damage than the new TCS.

[@alex-p5]

@@mudguppy3823 it’s just as boring imo. at least with ZSD in IB you still had sword combos that rivaled its DPS. swaxe now is pretty much gimped. the time would be nowhere near anything decent if full release wasn’t being spammed over and over

[@AlexanderPH.]

Nice run , the run is great, it's a shame that it takes so much effort to have such a time compared to the other weapons , I hope we get a slight buff but well done in any case :)

[@KageMH]

Thank you! Yeah swax is very weak overall and you only have one strong move.. its not the most fun to play either, but I think I will stick with it

[@AlexanderPH.]

@@KageMH I also think, I like this weapon despite everything, I've been playing it since 3 ultimate, and I still like it, I'm just a little sad that we're not a little more gain on the counter or the rest, but yes the weapon remains nice

[@KageMH]

@ yeah I love swax and will keep playing it, hope it feels better in full game

[@narbington]

kage absolutely blasting the swaxe times out of the water

[@bambinox9]

the counters are cool and all, but too slow. the one form rise being faster was just so satisfying to use, i kinda miss it. i hope its just this particular swaxe being weak and not the whole archetype of weapon. Fantastic run!

[@oInstant]

tbf the rise swaxe was only fast with jewels.

[@Ogolikus]

@@oInstant getting quickmorph 3 was so easy when almudron's headpiece gave you level 2/3 already. Swaxe especially in Sunbreak had such a perfect gameplay loop with the counter, this doesn't live up to it. Of course this is cool and the new moves are awesome, but the gameplay loop just isn't there yet

[@t0fu86]

Let's Frickin Go! Impressive run Dude. Can't wait to see the Swaxe full potential on Wilds release

[@Ayrefliess]

I hope we get some damage buffs and I want the sword parry to be more useful come the full release. Either way great run always a fun watch :)

[@pj_ammas9905]

Incredible. Ive been playing this while time thinking you could only do release slashes after focus strikes and discharges!

[@Sadeyo1]

Finally a demonstration of the Switchaxe than environmental usage. Great video btw.

[@wolfrein2020]

I just keep watching the same speedruns over and over again, yearning to be able to play Wilds again

[@tyHar0]

Also isnt this style exactly like old zsd spam, instead of zsd its full release slash now, wish they would buff the damage of everything else, give me back my audible ticks of zsd and let other axe moves regen more gauge not just spiral burst or heavy slam being the most

[@kokujo5288]

I doubt gauge will be an issue in full game, since axe mode can now be filled manually, it will probably be affected by focus.

[@havik1049]

Very clean!

[@KageMH]

Thanks!

[@Rola-Olivia]

The new Monster Hunter mobile video was great! Do you have any more Monster Hunter content here?

[@FajikMomka]

[@FireMeltsIce09]

Instead of ZSD spam it is Full Release Slash spam now. How did you hyperarmor through the roar?

[@KageMH]

@@FireMeltsIce09 i didn't hyper armor, I side step I frame

[@FireMeltsIce09]

@@KageMH Oh I see it now, those move were clean. Can't wait for the full game release to see you do these videos with the rest of the monsters, keep up the good work.

[@KageMH]

@ thank you!

[@tyHar0]

I wish full release didnt have such a long charge time...

[@ShupperDupper]

hopefully we see focus decrease the charge time!

[@xander0901]

The gameplay was so smooth but it’s a shame that the damage numbers are looking pretty unbalanced right now. Fortunately, it seems that the issues with swax can be mostly addressed with some value changes and are not tied to the inherent design philosophy of the weapon in Wilds. We’ll see what they do in the full release.

[@huntlordx8885]

I have a feeling that full release slash is a bit overcentralizing, not sure why

[@matnx7393]

I feel that way too with tcs since world

[@1meyzee]

is the counter really that bad and the full release is the only viable damage output? btw this run is insane congrats

[@KageMH]

Thank you! Yeah all the other moves do pretty bad damage.. its sad

[@PieMK6R]

​@@KageMH I thought the bow was low on damage and I was wrong haha, you broke sub 7 which is a great run in my opinion!

[@watersheep6590]

@@PieMK6R the bow makes sub 5 minute runs look easy 💀

[@mitchgowing2336]

The sword counter feels like more of a bailout, it’s really fast and actually combos into two double axe strikes that build lots of gauge but the offset attack is much better if you have time especially with doshu set bonus

[@Bloxor21]

Yo, how do you do the finishing move of the weakness exploit move without doing the move at 0:43?

[@Kirbybboy]

Masterful play with the switch axe. If long sword and dual blade can have counters without taking any chip damage why can't switch axe :(

[@TheDeafDood]

How did you do that first move you did after dismounting to power up axe mode without having to do wild swing?

[@RITSUMH]

beautiful and clean kage! 🤩

[@멜브]

1:20 How did you avoid the roar?

[@KageMH]

@@멜브 side step I frame

[@멜브]

@@KageMH You're so excellent!!

[@xander0901]

@@KageMHI was about to ask if the counter/offset attack parries the roar, but damn just side step i frame? I can’t imagine this with my level of play.

[@KageMH]

@ the counter doesn't work on road LOL

[@멜브]

@@xander0901 Offset attack can't avoid the roar.

[@MashyM3llow]

i love your offset attack setup. i feel the weapon is good but not close to rise.

[@곰바지]

Great run. It is a bit disheartening to see how stifling it is to regain gauge with the axe... I do agree with their vision of giving more meaning to axe mode, but I expected them to at least make the mode more fun.

[@mhbloodsurge]

Absolute legend

[@Senzei7]

Are you doing more dmg to the monster when he doenst see you? It zoomed in and then u did some huge dmg at the start.

[@KageMH]

@@Senzei7 that is the sneak attack its a new mechanic

[@Pineconn]

Wow! Fantastic run!!

[@peterduprey7286]

I don’t like how you have to spam FRS just to do decent damage. I hope they make some adjustments for the full release.

[@ryryryot]

is swing>morph trivial now?

[@kwongc2472]

Very clean,but why do I feel wild switch axe working like a charging blade？

[@DaShAnKeR4]

Beautiful run! So happy the weapon got changed from just pure ZSD spam. May I ask how you i-framed the roars? You dont appear to dodge or do a clash attack

[@KageMH]

@@DaShAnKeR4 thanks! I side stepped the roars

[@jinchengpei-ci5gg]

is switch axe the only weapon not entering 5 min base yet? so sad they made the best switch axe in rise and the worst in wilds, it's basically a charge blade variant with no shield now.

[@chunchoe]

switch axe god

[@PepTwo]

1:51 how did you do that sword spinny thing? never seen that before

[@PepTwo]

wait is it just trianle + circle then R2?

[@KageMH]

@@PepTwo yes

[@SappleMyrup]

ALWAYS GOON TO KAGE

[@labi3230]

Perfect run! 🎉 It seems that most of the sword gauge is used for full release. Does that mean it's better to use the gauge for a full release instead of swinging the sword to damage?🤔

[@KageMH]

Yes, all your damage is low except full release. You wanna be doing as much of full release as possible and as little of everything else as possible

[@labi3230]

@ That's sad...😢 I want it to be weapons that can deal damage using various motions. I don't think it's a good adjustment to suppress the damage except for the new motion...

[@KageMH]

@ I agree

[@JrockGames]

Do you have any gameplay of you fighting dogashuma and the worm also?

[@dralakba-dusk31]

i was so hopeful for the sword counter but at alas, we take too much damage 😢

[@2WarmHugs]

What did you do to avoid being stunned by the monster roar?

[@RunawayOrange]

we need a tutorial how to do these combos you made look so cool!

[@KageMH]

@@RunawayOrange i don't have the editing prowess to make a video like that and I usually can't put things into words xD maybe someone else will make a tutorial I just kept playing around with the weapon till I figured it out

[@OFAMOSO-PeDPano]

thanks for not running to every rock on the map

[@TylerPry]

What combo is keeping his switch axe charged in axe mode?

[@mitchgowing2336]

Turns out if you actually use the weapon mechanics ie offsets and counters you can do well. Too many people already complaining the weapon feels weak when it’s like you’re basically untouchable if you know the monster. Cheers!

[@KageMH]

@@mitchgowing2336 thanks! The weapon is still weak compared to other weapons tho..

[@illogicalwolf]

​@@KageMHthe parry will always be fun regardless

[@matnx7393]

The counter aren’t even good counters… there’s chip damage…

[@mitchgowing2336]

@@matnx7393 giving a counter that can be executed instantly and at any time to a weapon that never had it before is bad? You need to reevaluate your opinion because it is wrong.

[@matnx7393]

@@mitchgowing2336 yeah…? It’s bad because it’s gonna be barely worth it in MR, you’re better off dodging instead of using the counter.

[@Cayden.1]

amazing run , I didnt even know luring pod could be used to prevent monsters from fleeing, im certain many other speedrunners also dont know that, they should take notes here! How do you spam that special swaxe spinning move without losinf your entire switch gauge? I've never been able to figure it out and it seems like its the only way to do decent damage consistently as a swaxe player.

[@KageMH]

You need to attack in axe mode to gain your gauge back

[@Cayden.1]

@KageMH no, i meant the swaxe finishing move that usually eats up all your gague, your main damage option during the speedrun. it usually takes up alot moee switch gague but you were able to get like 3 off before the meter drained

[@KageMH]

@@Cayden.1 it depends on how much gauge you have and you can use it after the focus mode attack so you get a double discharge

[@Cayden.1]

@@KageMH oh so basically if your at or near full you can always get two off and after a focus attack you get one for free? if im missing some info or got something wrong pls correct me

[@KageMH]

@@Cayden.1yeah, if you're low on gauge but in sword mode you can still do it too

[@spammerman7556]

0:25 how did you armor through the roar?

[@KageMH]

@@spammerman7556 side step I frame

[@spammerman7556]

​@@KageMH Oh wow, the animation is so subtle I didn't notice it.

[@DragonsilverXGenesis]

ZSD is bad? It looks like you used a lot the new full release combo

[@KageMH]

Its veeeeery situational

[@DragonsilverXGenesis]

@@KageMH thank you for the first answer, on mhw I felt like SA was pretty "meh" but still did all the content then when avalaible, I installed the ICE mod and feel like it was way better. I'm coping that Capcom do smth before the release for it!

[@LiquidxBlack]

What move did you do to immediately get power axe?

[@thoomaroo]

Chip damage on the counters might be good for resentment

[@eprot6170]

can't for the live of me figure out how to do the dismount to heavy slam in the beginnig, how do you do that?

[@eprot6170]

It's the sneak attack right?

[@Phantom-t9n]

​@@eprot6170have ur weapon sheathed

[@benturtl9076]

Clean run

[@tyfoodMH]

are you having any problems with the beta kage? polygon monsters, 240p, or 10fps?

[@KageMH]

@@tyfoodMH low fps

[@conghautran6317]

Nice run, can you tell me how to spam the explosion like you do?

[@magatsudante]

When you're in amped state for swaxe. Anytime in sword mode you can press the R2+Triangle+Circle (other controllers respectfully the same button areas) to do Charged Unbridled slash if you keep R2 held down. If you don't keep R2 held down you'll just get the basic version for less hits. This will also be the only version you can do while not in amped state. Though it does charge the gauge well

[@Hehoo_]

What are your pc specs / graphics settings?

[@KageMH]

@@Hehoo_ rtx 3060 ti, i7 9700k, 16 gb ram Medium settings DLSS balanced 1080p no depth of field no motion blur no HDR

[@stormiestcampfire]

They removed the rising slash into 1 swing Wild Swings into Heavy Slam from this game and I hate it.

[@gavinthomas6288]

Do you think the Full Release Slash is weak because it crits instead of dealing raw damage and ignoring a monster's hit zones?

[@KageMH]

@@gavinthomas6288 no it just does bad damage

[@lejeunelock6639]

Second best run i see for swaxe gg(best swaxe time i see 6:20

[@KageMH]

@@lejeunelock6639 yep but uses boulders

[@lejeunelock6639]

@@KageMH yes sry i forgot to specify let me rephrase it's the best run for pure swaxe damage that i've seen really big respect you are a source of inspiration for other swaxe players i wish you good luck for future runs

[@JrockGames]

How do u do that opening attack

[@marcklee2653]

Serius switch axe user. Good

[@AthemWulf]

My friend the actual rey dau icon in on twitter. I post it there and in my kofi

[@scroob9016]

This is how Switch Axe should've always been

[@ibuki-chan5654]

:0 so amazing... Sadly it's the end for me, my old pc can't run the beta correctly...

[@D.A.N.G.O.7.]

What does " doshaguma's might " do?

[@KageMH]

@@D.A.N.G.O.7. 25 raw when you offset a monster

[@jflondres00]

Sorry, how do you know that monster is weak for captire?

[@KageMH]

You don't, you put the trap and pray

[@jflondres00]

@ seriously?

[@KageMH]

@@jflondres00 yes

[@Joseph_mh]

🚫🪨

[@KageMH]

LMAO

[@nunuchan2011]

Umm how you do frist hit leg like that. I dont know that

[@Puni555]

Nice run❤

[@KageMH]

thank you puni!

[@ferguschiu4574]

You are the god!!!

[@Linkfn]

0:25 1:20 6:20 how? dat is doge? or defense?

[@KageMH]

I frame, I frame, sword counter

[@Linkfn]

@ Can you guide me on how to press the keys? Sorry, English is not my native language. I don’t really understand what frame is. Also, the so-called sword mode counter should mean that you are using L2+R1 at the moment?

[@KageMH]

@@Linkfn R1 + Triangle

[@Linkfn]

@@KageMH Does that animation negate the effects of yelling or being attacked?

[@KageMH]

@@Linkfn yes but you take chip damage

[@Kay-Dawg]

GG!

[@LonesomeSparrow7]

Man I can't wait to play this weapon sub-optimally because just spamming the new full release looks boring as fuck. don't get me wrong, not that you didn't play well or anything but geez. Hopefully they buff the motion values of all the other attacks. and for a weapon that's called switch axe we still spend an awful lot of our time avoiding the axe mode as much as possible lmao. this was already as problem in mhw and I don't see it changing here. might as well call it Great Sword 2 in the next game and get rid of the axe mode altogether.

[@KageMH]

@@LonesomeSparrow7 yeah this is the least fun iteration of swax :/

[@manikaditha6308]

3:55 almost lol

[@matnx7393]

Wish they make switch axe more about axe and switch in full release

[@johnhuddleston1986]

Add phial damage back to axe mode.

[@KageMH]

@@johnhuddleston1986 they didn't even address that when they "overhauled" the weapon all they did was buff full release slash which is NOT what we asked for 😭

[@mystoganlarsen1351]

Fianlly some good fight without flee away and use boulder tap on rey dau! that's what i wanna see people does that! a true hunter without use poor trick

[@Darklurkerr]

Rey Dau is Probably one of if not capcoms best fight to date

[@yosefwaters5410]

Is it me or does Rey Dau feel slow and weak?

[@estebanmoraga3126]

Nah, Kage is just too fast and strong.

[@yosefwaters5410]

@estebanmoraga3126 yea I saw other clips and holy rey dau hits like a truck. Game looks glorified but I hope they add hitstops

[@Ares_MH]

swax motion values are so bad man wtf

[@Drachenfurie]

I don't like new Switch Axe. Instead of ZSD spam, we spam 1 Sword attack and unbridled slash? Feels kinda lame. Also the Sword Counter makes us take way too much damage...

This is just subjective and at the wim, but I think every move in a weapon should have a time and place. Elemental discharge should lead in to a completely charged full release slash? That way it finds use, and you get more dps out of sword mode? and or just give it super armor, less damage taken, since you can't change the aim, its a valid trade. It also compliments FRS because FRS has more damage and you need good timing and positioning instead. Axe mode should have a passive wound creating bonus, that way it has more utility and damage? + more fun with wound finishers The offset in axe mode should take no damage, since it's harder to use and time than other counters, as well as give more reason to be in axe mode (more defencive option than sword). It could just do way more damage aswell, since basically all its use disapears when the offset animation is on cooldown (5min+ or something feels like) The sword counter should probably just do more damage, because if it combo into full release slash or gave full sword gauge, you would just spam it with FRS and it would be more like LS and undermine other moves. I see Switch axe as a berserker weapon class, so that's why I think its fine trading hp for damage in counters, and the lack of mobility + utility is fine, but the damage should be way more rewarding and also create smarter solution to incorporate the whole moveset in fights. If you play near perfect like Kage you should beat LS, DB and Bow in dps in my opinion, since they have amazing defensive options. Then balance out the last parts with dmg numbers to buff or nerf it, to be in a spot with amazing dps in trade of hp, movement and utility? Just at a wim thinking, thoughts and improvements?

[@KageMH]

Whats funny is our counter does WAY less damage than LS, has weaker follow ups, isn't a ranged attack like LS counter and still takes chip damage lol Offset cooldown isn't a timer its a threshold, GS can get it back to back because its offset move does so much damage meanwhile swax one does 30 damage

@@KageMH Oh so that's how offset works, and ikr, SA looks really flashy, but knowing it hits weaker makes it feel less flashy

[@Luv-dq5th]

Manly ahh voice

[@timbytm]

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[@KageMH]

@@timbytm E

[@RenoKyrie]

Do i think Wilds Swaxe has issues? Yes absolutely Does this mean Wilds Swaxe is garbage? Hell no, i dont know what are those people talking about, Majority of changes to Swaxe is great I just think people are too used with ZSD Spamming in World and Elemental Burst Counter Spamming in Sunbreak 🗿