Axes

Unique Axes

All two-handed axes now gain bonus damage equal to 110% strength instead of 100% strength.

In addition to the changes listed here, all melee weapons also gain Melee Attacks Deal Splash Damage.

Ethereal weapons gain a x1.25 damage bonus instead of a x1.5 damage bonus.

Also see Throwing Axes.

Normal One-Handed Axes

The Gnasher

Hand Axe

• Base Damage: 3 to 6

• Base Durability: 56 (was 28)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 0)

• Base Maximum Sockets: 2 (3 for upgraded versions)

One-Hand Damage: 4 to [8-9], Avg 6-6.5 (was [4-5] to [9-10], Avg 6.5-7.5)

Required Level: 5

Before	After
+[60-70]% Enhanced Damage	+[40-50]% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow	20% Chance of Crushing Blow
50% Chance of Open Wounds	50% Chance of Open Wounds
	+2 Open Wounds Damage per Second
+8 to Strength	+8 to Strength

Deathspade

Axe

• Base Damage: 4 to 11

• Base Durability: 48 (was 24)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: 14 to [17-18], Avg 15.5-16

Required Strength: 32

Required Level: 9

Before	After
+[60-70]% Enhanced Damage	+[60-70]% Enhanced Damage
+8 to Minimum Damage	+8 to Minimum Damage
	10% Deadly Strike
15% Bonus to Attack Rating	15% Bonus to Attack Rating
Hit Blinds Target	Hit Blinds Target
+4 to Mana after each Kill	+4 to Mana after each Kill

Bladebone

Double Axe

• Base Damage: 5 to 13

• Base Durability: 48 (was 24)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [6-7] to [16-19], Avg 11-13

Required Strength: 43

Required Level: 15

Before	After
	40% Chance to Cast Level 8 Teeth on Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed	+20% Increased Attack Speed
+[30-50]% Enhanced Damage	+[30-50]% Enhanced Damage
+100% Damage to Undead	+100% Damage to Undead
+40 to Attack Rating against Undead	+40 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 8-12 Fire Damage	Removed
+20 Defense	+[20-60] Defense

Skull Splitter

Military Pick

• Base Damage: 7 to 11

• Base Durability: 52 (was 26)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [11-12] to [17-19], Avg 14-15.5 (was [11-14] to [17-22], Avg 14-18)

Required Strength: 49

Required Level: 21

Before	After
+[60-100]% Enhanced Damage	+[60-80]% Enhanced Damage
+[50-100] to Attack Rating	+[50-100] to Attack Rating
Adds 1 to [12-15] Lightning Damage	Adds 1-60 Lightning Damage
15% Chance of Open Wounds	15% Chance of Open Wounds
	+[12-16] Open Wounds Damage per Second
Hit Blinds Target +2	Hit Blinds Target +2
Regenerate Mana 20%	Regenerate Mana 20%

Rakescar

War Axe

• Base Damage: 12 to 20 (was 10 to 18)

• Base Durability: 52 (was 26)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 2

One-Hand Damage: [21-30] to [35-50], Avg 28-40 (was [17-25] to [31-45], Avg 24-35)

Required Strength: 67

Required Level: 27

Before	After
+30% Increased Attack Speed	+30% Increased Attack Speed
+[75-150]% Enhanced Damage	+[75-150]% Enhanced Damage
+50 to Attack Rating	+[50-100] to Attack Rating
+38 Poison Damage over 3 Seconds	+38 Poison Damage over 2 Seconds
Poison Resist +50%	Poison Resist +50%

Normal Two-Handed Axes

Axe of Fechmar

Large Axe

• Base Damage: 6 to 13

• Base Durability: 60 (was 30)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)

• Base Maximum Sockets: 4 (5 for ilvl 26+ upgraded versions)

Two-Hand Damage: [10-11] to [22-24], Avg 16-17.5

Required Strength: 35

Required Level: 8

Before	After
	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[70-90]% Enhanced Damage	+[70-90]% Enhanced Damage
Freezes Target +3	Freezes Target +3
Cold Resist +50%	Cold Resist +50%
+2 to Light Radius	+2 to Light Radius

Goreshovel

Broad Axe

• Base Damage: 10 to 18

• Base Durability: 70 (was 35)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)

Two-Hand Damage: [13-15] to [32-36], Avg 22.5-25.5 (was [14-15] to [34-36], Avg 24-25.5)

Required Strength: 48

Required Level: 14

Before	After
+30% Increased Attack Speed	+30% Increased Attack Speed
+[40-50]% Enhanced Damage	+[30-50]% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage	+9 to Maximum Damage
60% Chance of Open Wounds	60% Chance of Open Wounds
	+[8-12] Open Wounds Damage per Second
+25 to Strength	+25 to Strength

The Chieftain

Battle Axe

• Base Damage: 12 to 32

• Base Durability: 80 (was 40)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)

Two-Hand Damage: [30-33] to [80-89], Avg 55-61 (was [15-17] to [36-40], Avg 25.5-28.5)

Required Strength: 54

Required Level: 19

Before	After
+20% Increased Attack Speed	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+100% Enhanced Damage	+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1-40 Lightning Damage	Adds 1-40 Lightning Damage
All Resistances +[10-20]	All Resistances +[10-20]
+6 to Mana after each Kill	+6 to Mana after each Kill

Brainhew

Great Axe

• Base Damage: 9 to 30

• Base Durability: 100 (was 50)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 4 (was 2)

Two-Hand Damage: [38-41] to [81-90], Avg 59.5-65.5 (was [27-30] to [45-54], Avg 36-42)

Required Strength: 63

Required Level: 25

Before	After
	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[50-80]% Enhanced Damage	+[170-200]% Enhanced Damage
+14 to Minimum Damage	+14 to Minimum Damage
Adds 15-35 Fire Damage	Adds 15-35 Fire Damage
[10-13]% Mana Stolen per Hit	[10-13]% Mana Stolen per Hit
+25 to Mana	+25 to Mana
+4 to Light Radius	+4 to Light Radius

Humongous

Giant Axe

• Base Damage: 22 to 45

• Base Durability: 100 (was 50)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 3

Two-Hand Damage: [69-82] to [141-178], Avg 105-130 (was [47-56] to [96-124], Avg 71.5-90)

Required Strength: 84

Required Level: 29

Before	After
	Melee Splash Radius Increased by 20%
	+20% Increased Attack Speed
+[80-120]% Enhanced Damage	+[180-240]% Enhanced Damage
Adds 8 to [15-25] Damage	Adds 8 to [15-25] Damage
33% Chance of Crushing Blow	33% Chance of Crushing Blow
+[20-30] to Strength	+[20-30] to Strength
Requirements +20%	Requirements +20%

Exceptional One-Handed Axes

Coldkill

Hatchet

• Base Damage: 15 to 30 (was 10 to 21)

• Base Durability: 56 (was 28)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 0)

• Base Maximum Sockets: 3 (was 2)

One-Hand Damage: [37-43] to [75-87], Avg 56-65 (was [25-29] to [52-60], Avg 38.5-44.5)

Required Strength: 25

Required Dexterity: 25

Required Level: 36

Before	After
10% Chance to Cast Level 10 Ice Blast on Striking	14% Chance to Cast Level 18 Ice Blast on Striking
10% Chance to Cast Level 5 Frost Nova when Struck	25% Chance to Cast Level 20 Frost Nova when Struck
+30% Increased Attack Speed	+30% Increased Attack Speed
+[150-190]% Enhanced Damage	+[150-190]% Enhanced Damage
+40 Cold Damage	Adds 160-240 Cold Damage
+15% to Maximum Cold Resist	+10% to Maximum Cold Resist
Cold Resist +15%	Cold Resist +15%

Butcher's Pupil

Cleaver

• Base Damage: 14 to 47 (was 10 to 33)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [55-62] to [147-171], Avg 101-116.5 (was [55-60] to [132-149], Avg 93.5-104.5)

Required Strength: 68

Required Level: 39

Before	After
Indestructible	Removed
+30% Increased Attack Speed	+30% Increased Attack Speed
+[150-200]% Enhanced Damage	+[150-200]% Enhanced Damage
Adds 30-50 Damage	Adds 20-30 Damage
35% Deadly Strike	35% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds	25% Chance of Open Wounds
	+[90-120] Open Wounds Damage per Second

This item can now be ethereal due to the Indestructible attribute being removed.

Islestrike

Twin Axe

• Base Damage: 18 to 54 (was 13 to 38)

• Base Durability: 48 (was 24)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [48-52] to [145-156], Avg 96.5-104 (was [35-37] to [102-110], Avg 68.5-73.5)

Required Strength: 85

Required Level: 43

Before	After
+2 to Druid Skill Levels	+2 to Druid Skill Levels
	+50% Increased Attack Speed
+[170-190]% Enhanced Damage	+[170-190]% Enhanced Damage
25% Chance of Crushing Blow	25% Chance of Crushing Blow
+1 to Fury (Druid Only)	+[3-4] to Fury (Druid Only)
+1 to Maul (Druid Only)	+[3-4] to Maul (Druid Only)
+50 Defense vs. Missile	Removed
+10 to All Attributes	+10 to All Attributes

Pompeii's Wrath

Crowbill

• Base Damage: 21 to 48 (was 14 to 34)

• Base Durability: 52 (was 26)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [56-63] to [129-144], Avg 92.5-103.5 (was [33-37] to [81-91], Avg 57-64)

Required Strength: 94

Required Dexterity: 70

Required Level: 45

Before	After
4% Chance to Cast Level 8 Volcano on Striking	8% Chance to Cast Level 28 Molten Boulder on Striking
	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[140-170]% Enhanced Damage	+[170-200]% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35-150 Fire Damage	Adds 60-175 Fire Damage
Slows Target by 50%	Slows Target by 10%
Knockback	Removed

Guardian Naga

Naga

• Base Damage: 23 to 64 (was 16 to 45)

• Base Durability: 52 (was 26)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 2

One-Hand Damage: [57-64] to [180-199], Avg 118.5-131.5 (was [40-44] to [132-146], Avg 86-95)

Required Strength: 121

Required Level: 48

Before	After
5% Chance to Cast Level 8 Poison Nova on Striking	10% Chance to Cast Level 25 Poison Nova on Striking
+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage	+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage
+20 to Maximum Damage	+20 to Maximum Damage
+250 Poison Damage over 10 Seconds	+250 Poison Damage over 2 Seconds
Poison Resist +30%	Poison Resist +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 15	Attacker Takes Damage of [75-150]

Exceptional Two-Handed Axes

Warlord's Trust

Military Axe

• Base Damage: 21 to 61 (was 14 to 34)

• Base Durability: 60 (was 30)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)

Two-Hand Damage: [57-74] to [167-216], Avg 112-145 (was 38 to 93, Avg 65.5)

Two-Hand Damage (Ethereal): [71-92] to [209-269], Avg 140-180.5 (was 57 to 140, Avg 98.5)

Required Strength: 73

Required Level: 35

Before	After
	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+175% Enhanced Damage	+[175-255]% Enhanced Damage
+75 Defense	+75 Defense
	Physical Damage Taken Reduced by [10-20]%
+[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level)	+[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level)
Replenish Life +20	Replenish Life +20
All Resistances +10	All Resistances +[10-20]
Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds	Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds

Spellsteel

Bearded Axe

• Base Damage: 30 to 70 (was 21 to 49)

• Base Durability: 70 (was 35)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)

Two-Hand Damage: [85-103] to [199-241], Avg 142-172 (was 55 to 129, Avg 92)

Required Strength: 37

Required Level: 39

Before	After
+10% Faster Cast Rate	+30% Faster Cast Rate
+165% Enhanced Damage	+[185-245]% Enhanced Damage
+100 to Mana	+100 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 25%	Regenerate Mana 25%
Magic Damage Taken Reduced by [12-15]	Magic Damage Taken Reduced by [12-15]
Level 3 Decrepify (30 Charges)	Level 18 Amplify Damage (60 Charges)
Level 1 Teleport (20 Charges)	Level 1 Blink (60 Charges)
Level 12 Firestorm (60 Charges)	30% Chance to Cast Level 25 Firestorm on Striking
Level 10 Holy Bolt (100 Charges)	30% Chance to Cast Level 25 Holy Bolt on Striking
Requirements -60%	Requirements -60%

• Blink is the same as Teleport, except it costs no mana and doesn't temporarily reduce spell damage.

Stormrider

Tabar

• Base Damage: 35 to 99 (was 24 to 77)

• Base Durability: 80 (was 40)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)

Two-Hand Damage: 105 to 273, Avg 189 (was 83 to 229, Avg 156)

Durability: 130 (was 90)

Required Strength: 101

Required Level: 41

Before	After
5% Chance to Cast Level 10 Chain Lightning on Striking	10% Chance to Cast Level 25 Chain Lightning on Striking
10% Chance to Cast Level [13-20] Charged Bolt on Striking	30% Chance to Cast Level 27 Charged Bolt on Striking
15% Chance to Cast Level 5 Charged Bolt when Struck	25% Chance to Cast Level 25 Charged Bolt when Struck
+100% Enhanced Damage	+100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35-75 Damage	Adds 35-75 Damage
Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage	Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15	Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of [75-150]
+50 Durability	+50 Durability

Boneslayer Blade

Gothic Axe

• Base Damage: 23 to 100 (was 18 to 70)

• Base Durability: 100 (was 50)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 4 (was 2)

Two-Hand Damage: [64-73] to [280-320], Avg 172-196.5 (was [50-57] to [196-224], Avg 123-140.5)

Required Strength: 115

Required Dexterity: 79

Required Level: 42

Before	After
50% Chance to Cast Level [12-20] Holy Bolt when Struck	65% Chance to Cast Level 30 Holy Bolt when Struck
+20% Increased Attack Speed	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[180-220]% Enhanced Damage	+[180-220]% Enhanced Damage
35% Bonus to Attack Rating	35% Bonus to Attack Rating
+[2-247]% Damage to Undead (+2.5% per Character Level)	+[2-247]% Damage to Undead (+2.5% per Character Level)
+[5-495] to Attack Rating against Undead (+5 per Character Level)	+[5-495] to Attack Rating against Undead (+5 per Character Level)
	+[8-12] to Zeal
+8 to Strength	+8 to Strength
Level 20 Holy Bolt (200 Charges)	Removed

The Minotaur

Ancient Axe

• Base Damage: 62 to 122 (was 43 to 85)

• Base Durability: 100 (was 50)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 3

Two-Hand Damage: [226-263] to [416-489], Avg 321-376 (was [69-149] to [126-285], Avg 97.5-217)

Required Strength: 125

Required Level: 45

Before	After
+[140-200]% Enhanced Damage	+[200-260]% Enhanced Damage
Adds 20-30 Damage	Adds 40-50 Damage
30% Chance of Crushing Blow	30% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Blinds Target +2	Hit Blinds Target +2
Slows Target by 50%	Slows Target by 10%
+[15-20] to Strength	+[15-20] to Strength
Half Freeze Duration	Cannot Be Frozen

Elite One-Handed Axes

Razor's Edge

Tomahawk

• Base Damage: 44 to 75 (was 33 to 58)

• Base Durability: 84 (was 28)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 0)

• Base Maximum Sockets: 3 (was 2)

One-Hand Damage: [143-176] to [243-300], Avg 193-238 (was [90-107] to [159-188], Avg 124.5-147.5)

Required Strength: 125

Required Dexterity: 67

Required Level: 67

Before	After
+40% Increased Attack Speed	+60% Increased Attack Speed
+[175-225]% Enhanced Damage	+[225-300]% Enhanced Damage
-33% Target Defense	-25% Target Defense
50% Deadly Strike	50% Deadly Strike
50% Chance of Open Wounds	50% Chance of Open Wounds
	+[260-340] Open Wounds Damage Per Second

Rune Master

Ettin Axe

• Base Damage: 41 to 83 (was 33 to 66)

• Base Durability: 72 (was 24)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [143-164] to [290-332], Avg 216.5-248 (was [105-122] to [211-244], Avg 158-183)

Required Strength: 145

Required Dexterity: 45

Required Level: 72

Before	After
	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[220-270]% Enhanced Damage	+[250-300]% Enhanced Damage
+5% to Maximum Cold Resist	+5% to Maximum Cold Resist
	Curse Resistance +20%
Cannot Be Frozen	Cannot Be Frozen
Socketed [3-5]	Socketed [4-5]

Cranebeak

War Spike

• Base Damage: 38 to 60 (was 30 to 48)

• Base Durability: 78 (was 26)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)

One-Hand Damage: [129-152] to [204-240], Avg 166.5-196 (was [102-120] to [163-192], Avg 132.5-156)

Required Strength: 133

Required Dexterity: 54

Required Level: 63

Before	After
+40% Increased Attack Speed	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[240-300]% Enhanced Damage	+[240-300]% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense	-25% Target Defense
Adds 1-305 Lightning Damage	Adds 1-450 Lightning Damage
[20-50]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	[30-60]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 8 Raven (15 Charges)	+[4-6] to Raven (Druid Only)

Death Cleaver

Berserker Axe

• Base Damage: 30 to 89 (was 24 to 71)

• Base Durability: 78 (was 26)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 2

One-Hand Damage: [184-214] to [332-373], Avg 258-293.5 (was [79-91] to [234-269], Avg 156.5-180)

Required Strength: 138

Required Dexterity: 59

Required Level: 70

Before	After
+40% Increased Attack Speed	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+[230-280]% Enhanced Damage	+[300-350]% Enhanced Damage
	+[20-30] to Minimum Damage
-33% Target Defense	-33% Target Defense
66% Deadly Strike	60% Deadly Strike
+[6-9] Life after each Kill	+[6-9] Life after each Kill

Elite Two-Handed Axes

Ethereal Edge

Silver-Edged Axe

• Base Damage: 78 to 138 (was 62 to 110)

• Base Speed Modifier: 0

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 2)

Two-Hand Damage (Ethereal): [242-271] to [430-481], Avg 336-376 (was [232-260] to [412-462], Avg 322-361)

Required Strength: 156

Required Dexterity: 55

Required Level: 74

Before	After
Indestructible	Indestructible
+25% Increased Attack Speed	+45% Increased Attack Speed
+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage	+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage
+[270-350] to Attack Rating	+[270-350] to Attack Rating
+[150-200]% Damage to Demons	+[150-200]% Damage to Demons
+[10-12] Fire Absorb	+[10-12] Fire Absorb
+[5-10] Life after each Demon Kill	+[10-20] Life after each Demon Kill
Ethereal	Ethereal

Hellslayer

Decapitator

• Base Damage: 61 to 171 (was 49 to 137)

• Base Durability: 100 (was 40)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 3 (was 2)

Two-Hand Damage: [146-183] to [415-1020], Avg 280.5-601.5 (was 98 to [278-680], Avg 188-389)

Required Strength: 189

Required Dexterity: 33

Required Level: 66

Before	After
10% Chance to Cast Level [16-20] Fire Ball on Attack	30% Chance to Cast Level 30 Fire Ball on Striking
	+40% Increased Attack Speed
+100% Enhanced Damage	+[140-200]% Enhanced Damage
+[3-297]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+3% per Character Level)	+[3-297]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+3% per Character Level)
Adds 150-250 Fire Damage	Adds [400-600] Fire Damage
+[0-49] to Strength (+0.5 per Character Level)	+[0-49] to Strength (+0.5 per Character Level)
+[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level)	+[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level)
+25 to Life	+25 to Life

Messerschmidt's Reaver

Champion Axe

• Base Damage: 74 to 118 (was 59 to 94)

• Base Durability: 120 (was 75)

• Base Speed Modifier: -10

• Base Melee Range: 4 (was 2)

Two-Hand Damage: [222-259] to [356-704], Avg 289-481.5 (was 177 to [283-514], Avg 230-345.5)

Required Strength: 167

Required Dexterity: 59

Required Level: 70

Before	After
	+20% Increased Attack Speed
+200% Enhanced Damage	+[200-250]% Enhanced Damage
+[2-247]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+2.5% per Character Level)	+[2-247]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+2.5% per Character Level)
100% Bonus to Attack Rating	100% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 20-240 Fire Damage	20% Chance of Open Wounds
	+[750-850] Open Wounds Damage per Second
+15 to All Attributes	+20 to All Attributes
+25 Durability	Removed

Executioner's Justice

Glorious Axe

• Base Damage: 75 to 155 (was 60 to 124)

• Base Durability: 120 (was 50)

• Base Speed Modifier: 10

• Base Melee Range: 3

Two-Hand Damage: [277-315] to [573-651], Avg 425-483 (was [204-234] to [421-483], Avg 312.5-358.5)

Required Strength: 164

Required Dexterity: 55

Required Level: 77

Before	After
50% Chance to Cast Level 6 Decrepify when you Kill an Enemy	50% Chance to Cast Level 25 Decrepify when you Kill an Enemy
+30% Increased Attack Speed	+30% Increased Attack Speed
+[240-290]% Enhanced Damage	+[270-320]% Enhanced Damage
-33% Target Defense	-33% Target Defense
25% Chance of Crushing Blow	50% Chance of Crushing Blow
	Curse Resistance +20%

Other Axes

• Set Axes
  • Berserker's Hatchet
  • Tancred's Crowbill
• Axe Runewords