Switch Axe Replacements

So I am worried about Switch Axe. While it's still fun-ish in Wilds, It feels ineffective and no longer fun. I started playing MH in World where I played the entire game as a HBG. It wasn't until I switched to Swaxe to deal with Fatalis that I realised how much fun the Swaxe is, and how monotone HBG can be. Now with the state of Swaxe in Wilds, I am looking for some advice on what weapons I should try out instead that might bring the same fun into Wilds that Swaxe gave me in Worlds.

I don't really have the time to try every single weapon in the game as that would easily burn me out. I've tried Charge Blade but it's too complicated for me. If Swaxe is the right level of complication, CB is too much.

I was thinking of looking into Longsword or Dual Blades, but maybe you guys can help me look at some more options to try out and enjoy that are similar enough to Swaxe.