Battleaxe

Battleaxes are large, powerful, and two-handed axes. Though an executioner's axe is stronger, battleaxes are much more common, and require less skill to wield effectively.

Strategy

Battleaxes are a fairly decent weapon throughout the midgame. If you're skilled in Axes and haven't found a shield yet, then a battleaxe is almost a no-brainer. With a shield, the choice is less clear. Regardless, a branded battleaxe can be a strong weapon.

They are usually first encountered in the hands of orc warriors; exploration of the Orcish Mines will likely turn up a decent one. The unique berserker Rupert occasionally generates with one as well. Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to cleave.

	Image
Mundane	File:Battle axe1.png
Magical	File:Battle axe2.png
Artifact	File:Battle axe3.png

	Unrandart Battleaxes
Wrath of Trog	File:Axe wrath of trog.png
Woodcutter's axe	File:Woodcutter's axe.png

History

• Prior to 0.12, battleaxes had 17 base damage and no cleaving.