| Battle Axe | |
|---|---|
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| Icon |  |
| Damage Type | Normal |
| Weapon Type | Axe |
| Attack | |
| Physical | 80 |
| Guard Break | 30 |
| Bonus % (rating) | |
| Strength | 30 (D) |
| Dexterity | 6 (E) |
| Reduction % | |
| Physical | 55 |
| Magical | 10 |
| Fire | 39 |
| Guard Break | 40 |
| Status Effects | 55 |
| Requirement | |
| Strength (two-handed) | 11 (8) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Durability | 220 |
| Souls to fully repair | 500 |
| Weight | 2.5 |
| Notes | |
| Inflicts Direct Hits | |
The Battle Axe (Japanese: バトルアクス Batoruakusu) is a double-bitted axe with a straight wooden handle. It is the earliest as well as the lightest axe available to the slayer of demons.
In-game description:
A standard axe.
It is a versatile weapon with a standard attack type, reliable against many opponents.
Following through with one's swing and landing the hit will deal a Direct Hit, which does more damage than normal.
Location
- Starting weapon for the Hunter class.
- Nexus: sold by Blacksmith Boldwin for 1,500 souls.
- Stonefang Tunnel:
- World 2-1: a Crushing Battle Axe +1 is found at the start of Stonefang Tunnel between the two boulder-throwing Scale Miners behind the Fat Official atop the first elevator.
Characteristics
The Battle Axe serves as the earliest way for a Strength-based demon slayer to access a weapon with a good Strength bonus that, unlike the Club, can also be enhanced with Fire and upgraded. Compared to the Long Sword or Short Spear, while the damage is similar, the Battle Axe trades Piercing attacks for Direct Hit damage. Additionally, the Mace has equal stats but Blunt instead of Normal damage.
Due to its low stat requirements, this weapon can be used by 2-handed by a base-level Royalty.
Move Set
Axes and Hammers share the same Move Set:
One-handed
| Name | Input | Description | Attack Power % | Guard Break % | Stamina per action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Combo | Weak attack → weak attack → weak attack | Alternating horizontal cuts. | 100 | 100 | 20 |
| Strong Combo | Strong attack → strong attack | Alternating vertical cuts. | 130 | 150 | 42 |
| Sprinting Attack | Back step or sprint → weak attack | Run forward and cut downward. | 110 | 200 | 20 |
| Rolling Attack | Roll → weak attack | Ascending cut. | 100 | 100 | 20 |
| Shove | Forward + weak attack | Press against the opponent. | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| Guard | Weak attack, left hand | Raise weapon to reduce incoming damage. | Stamina usage based on guard break reduction. | ||
| Left-hand Attack | Strong attack, left hand | Descending cut. | 100 | 100 | 20 |
Two-handed
| Name | Input | Description | Attack Power % | Guard Break % | Stamina per action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Combo | Weak attack → weak attack → weak attack | Alternating vertical cuts. | 120 | 200 | 28 |
| Strong Combo | Strong attack → strong attack | Alternating horizontal cuts. | 140 | 300 | 40 |
| Sprinting Attack | Back step or sprint → weak attack | Run forward and cut downward. | 130 | 250 | 34 |
| Rolling Attack | Roll → weak attack | Ascending cut. | 130 | 220 | 34 |
| Shove | Forward + weak attack | Press against the opponent. | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| Guard | Weak or strong attack, left hand | Raise weapon to reduce incoming damage. | Stamina usage based on guard break reduction. | ||
Critical
| Name | Input | Description | Attack Power % | Stamina per action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backstab | Weak attack, behind | Cut into opponent and knock them forward. | 200 | 20 |
| Riposte | Parry → weak attack | Cut into opponent and knock them back. | 250 | 20 |
Upgrades
Regular
Either Blacksmith Boldwin or Ed can perform the following upgrades:
Basic
The Battle Axe requires Hardstones (55 shards, 29 large shards, 14 chunks, and 1 pure) and 340 Souls per upgrade (3,400 total):
- Highest Physical Attack.
- Greatest Attack Power if both Strength and Dexterity are less than 30.
| Parameters | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +7 | +8 | +9 | +10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack | 88 | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 128 | 136 | 144 | 152 | 160 |
| Guard Break | 32 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 73 |
| Strength Bonus % (rating) | 40 (D) | 40 (D) | 40 (D) | 47 (D) | 47 (D) | 47 (D) | 54 (C) | 54 (C) | 54 (C) | 62 (C) |
| Dexterity Bonus % (rating) | 12 (E) | 12 (E) | 12 (E) | 18 (E) | 18 (E) | 18 (E) | 24 (D) | 24 (D) | 24 (D) | 31 (D) |
| Requirements | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +7 | +8 | +9 | +10 |
| Shards | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Large shards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Chunks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Pure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Quality
The Quality Battle Axe requires a Battle Axe +3, Clearstones (25 shards, 9 chunks, and 1 pure), 510 Souls per upgrade (2,550 total), and 750 Souls to fully repair:
- Highest Dexterity Bonus.
- Greatest Attack Power if both Strength and Dexterity are greater than 30.
| Parameters | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack | 92 | 104 | 116 | 128 | 140 |
| Guard Break | 37 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 73 |
| Strength Bonus % (rating) | 40 (D) | 40 (D) | 51 (C) | 51 (C) | 61 (C) |
| Dexterity Bonus % (rating) | 48 (C) | 48 (C) | 60 (C) | 60 (C) | 73 (C) |
| Requirements | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
| Shards | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Chunks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Pure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Special
Blacksmith Ed can perform the following upgrades when provided with a Red Hot Demon's Soul:
Crushing
The Crushing Battle Axe requires a Battle Axe +3, Greystones (25 shards, 9 chunks, and 1 pure), and 340 Souls per upgrade (1,700 total):
- Highest Strength Bonus.
- No Dexterity Bonus.
- Greatest Attack Power if Strength is greater than 30 and Dexterity is less than 20.
| Parameter | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack | 88 | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 |
| Guard Break | 37 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 73 |
| Strength Bonus % (rating) | 71 (C) | 71 (C) | 100 (B) | 100 (B) | 142 (S) |
| Requirements | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
| Shards | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Chunks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Pure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Dragon
The Dragon Battle Axe requires a Battle Axe +3, Dragonstones (25 shards, 9 chunks, and 1 pure), 580 Souls per upgrade (2,900 total), and 850 Souls to fully repair:
- Adds Fire Attack and Fire Damage Reduction.
- No Strength or Dexterity Bonus.
- Greatest Attack Power if at weapon Requirement.
| Parameter | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack | 91 | 105 | 119 | 133 | 151 |
| Fire Attack | 91 | 105 | 119 | 133 | 151 |
| Guard Break | 37 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 73 |
| Fire Damage Reduction % | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 65 |
| Requirements | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
| Shards | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Chunks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Pure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Moon
The Moon Battle Axe requires a Battle Axe +6 Moonstones (25 shards, 9 chunks, and 1 pure), 580 Souls per upgrade (2,900 total), and 850 Souls to fully repair:
- Adds Magic Attack and Magic Bonus.
- Greatest Attack Power if at weapon Requirement and Magic is less than 70.
| Parameter | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack | 62 | 77 | 91 | 106 | 120 |
| Magic Attack | 93 | 101 | 112 | 122 | 134 |
| Guard Break | 37 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 73 |
| Strength Bonus % (rating) | 11 (E) | 11 (E) | 11 (E) | 11 (E) | 11 (E) |
| Dexterity Bonus % (rating) | 13 (E) | 13 (E) | 13 (E) | 13 (E) | 13 (E) |
| Magic Bonus % (rating) | 60 (C) | 60 (C) | 65 (C) | 65 (C) | 70 (C) |
| Requirements | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
| Shards | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Chunks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Pure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Blessed
The Blessed Battle Axe requires a Battle Axe +6, Faintstones (25 shards, 9 chunks, and 1 pure), 580 Souls per upgrade (2,900 total), and 850 Souls to fully repair:
- Adds Magic Attack, Faith Bonus, and HP regeneration.
- Greatest Attack Power if at weapon Requirement and Faith is greater than 70.
| Parameter | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack | 66 | 79 | 92 | 106 | 119 |
| Magic Attack | 81 | 89 | 97 | 105 | 114 |
| Guard Break | 37 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 73 |
| Strength Bonus % (rating) | 12 (E) | 12 (E) | 12 (E) | 12 (E) | 12 (E) |
| Dexterity Bonus % (rating) | 14 (E) | 14 (E) | 14 (E) | 14 (E) | 14 (E) |
| Faith Bonus % (rating) | 90 (B) | 90 (B) | 97 (B) | 97 (B) | 104 (A) |
| HP/second | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Requirements | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
| Shards | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Chunks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Pure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Dozer Axe
The Dozer Axe requires a Battle Axe +6, a Grey Demon's Soul, and 1,180 Souls.
Trivia
- Though a standard weapon for Boletarian Soldiers (Axe and Shield), they instead have a chance to drop either the Guillotine Axe or Great Axe.
In other languages
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
| Japanese | バトルアクス (Batoruakusu) |
| Cantonese Chinese | 戰斧 Zhàn Fǔ |
| French | Hache de Guerre |
| German | Streitaxt |
| Italian | Ascia da Battaglia |
| Korean | 배틀 액스 (Baeteul Aegseu) |
| Spanish | Hacha de Guerra |
