'Monster Hunter Rise' Charge Blade Guide: How to Use, Activate Axe Mode, Attack, and Pro Tips The Charge Blade weapon in "Monster Hunter Rise" is a complex one because of its two modes: Sword and Axe. Photo : David McNew/Getty Images In the "Monster Hunter Rise" Nintendo Switch game, there are 14 weapons that players can choose from, and one of which is the Charge Blade. This weapon is a complex one because of its two modes: Sword and Axe. However, if players master the art of switching between Sword and Axe modes, it can deal much damage to monsters on the battlefield.