Broad axe

Broad axes are the most powerful one handed axes, though have the highest base delay. They don't do as much damage as two-handed axes, but they are still good enough to make them a viable choice throughout the game, especially if you find a nice artefact axe.

Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to cleave, which helps compensate somewhat for its relatively mediocre base damage and speed.

Strategy

Broad axes are as strong as a morningstar, but with a 1 higher base delay. Morningstars are strong enough to win the game, and broad axes, with the extra cleave, are no different.

They aren't common per-se, but are somewhat less rare than other "top tier" one-handers like the eveningstar or double sword. This is because broad axes can be wielded by a number of enemies, including orc warriors, orc knights, and vault guards.<ref>Template:Source ref</ref> You shouldn't rely on this fact, but it's worth noting anyhow.

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

	Unrandart Broad Axes
"Arga"	File:Mithril axe arga.png
Obsidian Axe	File:Obsidian axe.png

History

• In 0.27, the base delay was changed back to 16.
• In 0.26, the broad axe's base delay was increased from 16 to 17, with the minimum attack delay requiring 20 Axes skill instead of 18.
• Prior to 0.12, broad axes had 14 base damage and no cleaving.

References

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A more complete list of monsters that can spawn with a broad axe can be found at Template:Source ref and Template:Source ref. It is 1/120 for "NAGA_WEAPONS" and 1/25 for "ORC_KNIGHT_WEAPONS" / "ORC_WARLORD_SPEC".