AXE Weapon Type: Shaft Attribute: Strength Primary Attack: High Primary Defense: Low Offhand Attack: High Offhand Defense: Very Low Axes are designed for maximum cleaving power. Most axes tend to be very head-heavy, which allows them to be swung with great force. Because axes require less skill to forge and to maintain, as well as being less likely to dull in combat, axes are more popular among the less civilized races. Minotaurs especially prefer the axe above all other weapons. An axe in the hands of a strong wielder can be difficult to deflect properly with a shield. Although it is possible to deflect blows with the flat head of the axe, an axe's extreme head- heaviness and often its unfortified haft prevents it from being effective at parrying. Most axes require only one hand, but particularly heavy battleaxes and the such require both hands to swing in combat, unless the wielder is a giant or minotaur. * Improved chance of bypassing an opponent's shield block skill. * Attack power is not decreased when used in offhand. See also: HELP WEAPON, HELP WEAPON TYPES
11.5.3.3. SUMMARY > COMBAT > WEAPONS > WEAPON TYPES > AXE