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{{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Axes]] category. It is a two handed weapon, and it is best used by the strong.}}
 
{{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Axes]] category. It is a two handed weapon, and it is best used by the strong.}}
  
The '''executioner's axe''' is a massive two-handed weapon, one of the most powerful melee options in the game for medium-[[size]]d characters. It deals extremely high amounts of damage, particularly when given a solid [[brand]] like [[freezing]] or [[holy wrath]], but has such slow [[attack speed]] that only extremely skilled fighters can expect to use it effectively. An excellent choice for the extended game, executioner's axes are unfortunately very uncommon.
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The '''executioner's axe''' is a massive two-handed weapon, one of the most powerful melee options in the game for medium-[[size]]d characters. However, they are extremely uncommon, and require near-mastery of the [[Axes]] skill to reach min delay. As such, many players will have an easier time using a solid [[battleaxe]] or [[broad axe]] for much of the game, investing the extra experience elsewhere (though [[minotaur]] and [[hill orc]] characters have Axes aptitudes that make the necessary training somewhat easier).
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Due to their high base damage and slow attack speed, they are especially powerful when matched with brands such as [[speed]], [[freezing]], or [[holy wrath]]. Although normally very rare, they occasionally generate in [[Pandemonium]] in the hands of [[list of demonspawn|demonspawn]] opponents, and the unique [[executioner]] [[Ignacio]] always generates with a well-enchanted executioner's axe of [[pain (brand)|pain]].
  
 
Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to [[cleave]].
 
Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to [[cleave]].

Revision as of 16:04, 29 January 2015

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Name Executioner's axe
Skill Axes
Damage 18
Accuracy -6
Base delay (%) 20 (200%)
Min delay 7 at skill 26
Hands 2H
Size Large
Ranged? No


A fearsome weapon covered in dried blood and crude engravings of torture and death, bearing an enormous axehead.
This weapon falls into the Axes category. It is a two handed weapon, and it is best used by the strong.

The executioner's axe is a massive two-handed weapon, one of the most powerful melee options in the game for medium-sized characters. However, they are extremely uncommon, and require near-mastery of the Axes skill to reach min delay. As such, many players will have an easier time using a solid battleaxe or broad axe for much of the game, investing the extra experience elsewhere (though minotaur and hill orc characters have Axes aptitudes that make the necessary training somewhat easier).

Due to their high base damage and slow attack speed, they are especially powerful when matched with brands such as speed, freezing, or holy wrath. Although normally very rare, they occasionally generate in Pandemonium in the hands of demonspawn opponents, and the unique executioner Ignacio always generates with a well-enchanted executioner's axe of pain.

Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to cleave.

Image
Mundane Executioner axe1.png
Magical Executioner axe2.png
Artifact Executioner axe3.png

History

Prior to 0.12, executioner's axes had 20 base damage and no cleaving.

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