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Surprisingly underpowered, axes are not the best choice for big damage. One-handed Axes have decent damage and attack rate, but can't match the top swords (for Barbarians) or hammers. Two-handed axes have decent damage, but less than spears or polearms, and have less range than these, a big consideration for Barbs using Whirlwind.
=Introduction=


Surprisingly underpowered, axes are not the best choice for big damage. One-handed Axes have decent damage and attack rate, but can't match the top swords (for Barbarians) or hammers. Two-handed axes are decent damage, but less than spears or polearms, and have much less range, a big consideration for Barbs using Whirlwind.  
For D2 classic players: Nagas (1 handed axe) and Ancient Axes (2 handed axe) have no dexterity requirement. Also, Nagas have a range 3 (range 3 is much nicer than, for example, the Battle Hammer's range 1), and Ancient Axes have a range of 4 (only one less range than max range of 5, like some spears and polearms), so these axes could see some use.  


HK's edit: for classic:
* For throwing axes, see [[Throwing|Throwing Weapons]].


nagas (1 handed axe) and ancient axes (AA) (2 handed axe) have no dex req. also, the naga has a range 3 (range 3 is much nicer than the BH's range 1) (i think no 1 hand weapons get more than range 3), and AA has a range of 4 (only one less range than max range of 5 like some spears and pole arms) so they do NOT "have much less range".
mace type weapons DO "have much less range". battle hammer (BH) (1 handed mace type) has only range 1 and martel de fer (mart) (2 handed mace type) has only a range of 3. mace type items have least range of all item types. axe type has 2nd greatest range of all item types. some spears and pole arms have the greatest range of 5.
=One-Handed Axes=


==One-Handed Axes==
Less damaging than the larger, two-handed axes, these small weapons have a faster swing speed and lower strength requirements. Also the character has an option of using a shield with them, though this is less of a benefit in the Expansion, due to the nerfing of blocking percentage.
Less damaging than the larger, two-handed axes, these small weapons have a faster swing speed and lower strength requirements. Also the character has an option of using a shield with them, though this is less of a benefit in the Expansion, due to the nerfing of blocking percentage.


Axes are generally pretty poor weapons in Diablo II, with slower swing speed, less range, and often less damage than swords or blunt weapons.
Axes are generally pretty poor weapons in Diablo II, with slower swing speed, less range, and often less damage than swords or blunt weapons.


=Two-Handed Axes=


==Two-Handed Axes==
Large axes were the most damaging and mighty weapons in Diablo, and they are still quite massive in Diablo II, though polearms and spears both do more damage at the higher levels. They have more range also, a major consideration for Barbarians who are going to be using Whirlwind for their main attack.
Large axes were the most damaging and mighty weapons in Diablo, and they are still quite massive in Diablo II, though polearms and spears both do more damage at the higher levels. They have more range also, a major consideration for Barbarians who are going to be using Whirlwind for their main attack.


Axes are very heavy items requiring high strength to wield them effectively, and they are slow to attack with, though a bit faster than the longer Polearms. They do not have very much reach in Diablo II. Their greatest advantage over Polearms is their much higher minimum damage. So you don't get the huge one-swing kills with axes, but you are sure to get at least pretty good damage with every successful hit.  
Axes are very heavy items requiring high strength to wield them effectively, and they are slow to attack with, though a bit faster than the longer Polearms. They do not have very much reach in Diablo II. Their greatest advantage over Polearms is their much higher minimum damage. So you don't get the huge one-swing kills with axes, but you are sure to get at least pretty good damage with every successful hit.  


=Normal=


==One-handed Axes List==
==Notes==
* Axes can be either one-handed or two-handed.
* [[Item Level]]: Monsters must be of this level to drop a particular item. Ilvl is used in gambling, sales and other calculations as well.
* [[Clvl]] Req: A character or mercenary must be this level to equip the item.
{{weapon notes}}


* '''Damage Bonus''': This determines how you multiply the item damage by your stats to reach the actual damage. Each 100 points in that stat doubles your weapon's total physical damage. All Axes are 100 Str, which means every 100 points in Str doubles the weapon damage.
==Normal==
* '''Item Level''': Used in many in-game calculations. Monsters must be of this level to drop the item, and it factors in when you get to gamble for this item type as well.
Normal axes can be found anywhere in the game.
* '''Weapon Speed''': A relative comparison to other weapons of the same type. 0 is the base -10, -20, etc is faster, 10, 20, etc is slower, always in increments of 10. Each 10 is equivalent to an SIAS item. Characters are abbreviated to their first letter, with Am = Amazon and As = Assassin.
* '''Range''': Goes from 1 (least) to 5 (most), and is identical for all weapon types. I.E. a 3 sword = a 3 spear = a 3 hammer.
===One-handed Axes===
 
{{Weapon header|90}}
 
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-hand_axe.gif|center]]
{| width="100%"
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-hand_axe.gif]]
| '''Hand Axe'''
| '''Hand Axe'''
| 3-6 Damage<br> 28 Durability<br> Str Req: None<br> Dex Req: None <br> Item Level: 3<br> Clvl Req: None
| 3-6 Damage<br> 28 Durability<br> Str Req: None<br> Dex Req: None <br> Item Level: 3<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 2<br> D2X Sockets: 1-2<br> Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 2<br> D2X Sockets: 1-2<br> Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-axe.gif|center]]
| '''Axe'''
| '''Axe'''
| 4-11 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 32<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 7<br> Clvl Req: None
| 4-11 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 32<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 7<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-double_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-double_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Double Axe'''
| '''Double Axe'''
| 5-13 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 43<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 13<br> Clvl Req: None
| 5-13 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 43<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 13<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-military_pick.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-military_pick.gif|center]]
| '''Military Pick'''
| '''Military Pick'''
| 7-11 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 49<br> Dex Req: 33<br> Item Level: 19<br> Clvl Req: None
| 7-11 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 49<br> Dex Req: 33<br> Item Level: 19<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-war.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-war.gif|center]]
| '''War Axe'''
| '''War Axe'''
| 10-18 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 67<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 25<br> Clvl Req: None
| 10-18 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 67<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 25<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
|}
|}


<nowiki>*</nowiki> 150% damage to Demons is Expansion only (this is however not the case anymore in the 1.12 version).
===Two-Handed Axes===
 
{{Weapon header|90}}
==Two-Handed Axes List==
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-large_axe.gif|center]]
 
{| width="100%"
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-large_axe.gif]]
| '''Large Axe'''
| '''Large Axe'''
| 6-13 Damage<br> 30 Durability<br> Str Req: 35<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 6<br> Clvl Req: None
| 6-13 Damage<br> 30 Durability<br> Str Req: 35<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 6<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-broad_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-broad_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Broad Axe'''
| '''Broad Axe'''
| 10-18 Damage<br> 35 Durability<br> Str Req: 48<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 12<br> Clvl Req: None
| 10-18 Damage<br> 35 Durability<br> Str Req: 48<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 12<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B/N
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B/N
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-battle.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-battle.gif|center]]
| '''Battle Axe'''
| '''Battle Axe'''
| 12-32 Damage<br> 40 Durability<br> Str Req: 54<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 17<br> Clvl Req: None
| 12-32 Damage<br> 40 Durability<br> Str Req: 54<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 17<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-great-axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-great-axe.gif|center]]
| '''Great Axe'''
| '''Great Axe'''
| 9-30 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 63<br> Dex Req: 39<br> Item Level: 23<br> Clvl Req: None
| 9-30 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 63<br> Dex Req: 39<br> Item Level: 23<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x4<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x4
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-giant_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-giant_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Giant Axe'''
| '''Giant Axe'''
| 22-45 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 70<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 27<br> Clvl Req: None
| 22-45 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 70<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 27<br> Clvl Req: None
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 4<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 4<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
|}
|}


<nowiki>*</nowiki> 150% damage to Demons is Expansion only (this is however not the case anymore in the 1.12 version).
==Throwing Axes List==
Throwing axes are affected by the Barbarian's Axe Mastery when used for melee, and by his Throwing Mastery when thrown.
* Damage Bonus: This determines how you multiply the item damage by your stats to reach the actual damage. All throwing weapons in D2 are 100 Str, while in D2X they are 50Str/50Dex.
* Item Level: Used in many in-game calculations. Monsters must be of this level to drop the item, and it factors in when you get to gamble for this item type as well.
* Weapon Speed: A relative comparison to other weapons of the same type. 0 is the base -10, -20, etc is faster, 10, 20, etc is slower by one frame per 10.
* Stack Size: Applies only to throwing weapons. Min = the smallest stack a monster can drop. Max = the largest a stack can possibly be. Throwing weapons stack only on others of their exact same type and mods, if magical.
* Range: Melee only. From 1 (least) to 5 (most) in D2X. Numbers are fixed across item classes: a 3 javelin = a 3 sword = a 3 hammer, etc.
* All characters throw at the same rate, and this speed is not affected by increased attack speed modifiers. Those only effect melee attack rates.
* No Throwing weapons are socketable in D2 or D2X.
{| width="100%"
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-throwing.gif]]
| '''Throwing Axe'''
| 4-7 Melee<br> 8-12 Thrown<br> Durability: 6*<br> Str Req: None<br> Dex Req: 40<br> Item Level: 7<br> Clvl Req: None
| Stack Size: 16-130<br> Melee Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus:<br> D2: 100 Str<br> D2X: 50/50 Str/Dex<br> Inv Size: 1x2
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Melee Attack Rate:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-balanced.gif]]
| '''Balanced Axe'''
| 5-10 Melee<br> 12-15 Throw<br> Durability: 10*<br> Str Req: None<br> Dex Req: 57<br> Item Level: 16<br> Clvl Req: None
| Stack Size: 16-130<br> Melee Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus:<br> D2: 100 Str<br> D2X: 50/50 Str/Dex<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Melee Attack Rate:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Durability on throwing weapons is only in the Expansion. See the note at the top of this page for the full explanation.
=Exceptional=


==Exceptional==
Exceptional axes can be found in Nightmare and Hell only in Diablo II. In the Expansion they can be found in Acts 4-5 Normal, and then all through Nightmare and Hell.
Exceptional axes can be found in Nightmare and Hell only in Diablo II. In the Expansion they can be found in Acts 4-5 Normal, and then all through Nightmare and Hell.


==One-Handed Exceptional Axes List==
===One-Handed Axes===
 
{{Weapon header|90}}
{| width="100%"
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-hand_axe.gif|center]]
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-hand_axe.gif]]
| '''Hatchet'''
| '''Hatchet'''
| 10-21 Damage<br> 28 Durability<br> Str Req: 25<br> Dex Req: 25<br> Item Level: 31<br> Clvl Req: 19**
| 10-21 Damage<br> 28 Durability<br> Str Req: 25<br> Dex Req: 25<br> Item Level: 31<br> Clvl Req: 19*
| D2 Sockets: 2<br> D2X Sockets: 1-2<br> Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 2<br> D2X Sockets: 1-2<br> Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-axe.gif|center]]
| '''Cleaver'''
| '''Cleaver'''
| 10-33 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 68<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 34<br> Clvl Req: 22**
| 10-33 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 68<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 34<br> Clvl Req: 22*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-double_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-double_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Twin Axe'''
| '''Twin Axe'''
| 13-38 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 85<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 39<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 13-38 Damage<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 85<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 39<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-military_pick.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-military_pick.gif|center]]
| '''Crowbill'''
| '''Crowbill'''
| 14-34 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 94<br> Dex Req: 70<br> Item Level: 43<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 14-34 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 94<br> Dex Req: 70<br> Item Level: 43<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-war.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-war.gif|center]]
| '''Naga'''
| '''Naga'''
| 16-45 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 121<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 48<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 16-45 Damage<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 121<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 48<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
|}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.


<nowiki>*</nowiki> 150% damage to Demons is Expansion only (this is however not the case anymore in the 1.12 version).<br>
===Two-handed Axes===
<nowiki>**</nowiki> All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.
{{Weapon header|90}}
 
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-large_axe.gif|center]]
==Two-handed Exceptional Axes List==
 
{| width="100%"
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-large_axe.gif]]
| '''Military Axe'''
| '''Military Axe'''
| 14-34 Damage<br> 30 Durability<br> Str Req: 73<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 34<br> Clvl Req: 22**
| 14-34 Damage<br> 30 Durability<br> Str Req: 73<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 34<br> Clvl Req: 22*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-broad_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-broad_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Bearded Axe'''
| '''Bearded Axe'''
| 21-42 Damage<br> 35 Durability<br> Str Req: 92<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 38<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 21-42 Damage<br> 35 Durability<br> Str Req: 92<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 38<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B/N
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B/N
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-battle.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-battle.gif|center]]
| '''Tabar'''
| '''Tabar'''
| 24-58 Damage<br> 40 Durability<br> Str Req: 101<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 42<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 24-58 Damage<br> 40 Durability<br> Str Req: 101<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 42<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-great-axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-great-axe.gif|center]]
| '''Gothic Axe'''
| '''Gothic Axe'''
| 18-54 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 115<br> Dex Req: 79<br> Item Level: 46<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 18-54 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 115<br> Dex Req: 79<br> Item Level: 46<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x4<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x4
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-giant_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-giant_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Ancient Axe'''
| '''Ancient Axe'''
| 46-74 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 125<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 51<br> Clvl Req: 25
| 46-74 Damage<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 125<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 51<br> Clvl Req: 25
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 4<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 4<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
|}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.


<nowiki>*</nowiki> +150% damage to Demons is found in the Expansion only (this is however not the case anymore in the 1.12 version).<br>
<nowiki>**</nowiki> All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.
==Exceptional Throwing Axes List==
{| width="100%"
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-throwing.gif]]
| '''Francisca'''
| Melee Dmg: 11-22<br> Throwing Dmg: 18-33<br> Durability: 15*<br> Str Req: 25<br> Dex Req: 80<br> Item Level: 34<br> Clvl Req: 25 **
| Stack Size: 16-32<br> Melee Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus:<br> D2: 100 Str<br> D2X: 50/50 Str/Dex<br> Inv Size: 1x2
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Melee Attack Rate:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-balanced.gif]]
| '''Hurlbat'''
| Melee Dmg: 13-27<br> Throwing Dmg: 24-34<br> Durability: 16*<br> Str Req: 25<br> Dex Req: 106<br> Item Level: 41<br> Clvl Req: 25
| Stack Size: 16-24<br> Melee Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus:<br> D2: 100 Str<br> D2X: 50/50 Str/Dex<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Melee Attack Rate:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Durability on throwing weapons is only in the Expansion. Throwing weapons when used for melee combat lose durability, but at 1/3 the rate of normal weapons. When an item loses full durability it vanishes from the stack, just as if you'd thrown it.
<nowiki>**</nowiki> All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.
=Elite Axes=


==Elite==
Elite items are only in the Expansion. You can find Elite Axes in Acts 4-5 Nightmare, and then all through Hell difficulty.
Elite items are only in the Expansion. You can find Elite Axes in Acts 4-5 Nightmare, and then all through Hell difficulty.


==Elite One-Handed Axes List==
===One-Handed Axes===
 
{{Weapon header|90}}
{| width="100%"
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-hand_axe.gif|center]]
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-hand_axe.gif]]
| '''Tomahawk'''
| '''Tomahawk'''
| 33-58 Dmg<br> 28 Durability<br> Str Req: 125<br> Dex Req: 67<br> Item Level: 58<br> Clvl Req: 50
| 33-58 Dmg<br> 28 Durability<br> Str Req: 125<br> Dex Req: 67<br> Item Level: 58<br> Clvl Req: 50
| D2 Sockets: 2<br> D2X Sockets: 1-2<br> Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 2<br> D2X Sockets: 1-2<br> Range: 1<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-axe.gif|center]]
| '''Small Crescent'''
| '''Small Crescent'''
| 38-60 Dmg<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 115<br> Dex Req: 83<br> Item Level: 61<br> Clvl Req: 45
| 38-60 Dmg<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 115<br> Dex Req: 83<br> Item Level: 61<br> Clvl Req: 45
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-double_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-double_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Ettin Axe'''
| '''Ettin Axe'''
| 33-66 Dmg<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 145<br> Dex Req: 45<br> Item Level: 64<br> Clvl Req: 52
| 33-66 Dmg<br> 24 Durability<br> Str Req: 145<br> Dex Req: 45<br> Item Level: 64<br> Clvl Req: 52
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: As/P<br> Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-military_pick.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-military_pick.gif|center]]
| '''War Spike'''
| '''War Spike'''
| 30-48 Dmg<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 133<br> Dex Req: 54<br> Item Level: 67<br> Clvl Req: 59
| 30-48 Dmg<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 133<br> Dex Req: 54<br> Item Level: 67<br> Clvl Req: 59
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 2<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: As/P<br> Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-war.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-war.gif|center]]
| '''Berserker Axe'''
| '''Berserker Axe'''
| 24-71 Dmg<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 138<br> Dex Req: 59<br> Item Level: 71<br> Clvl Req: 63
| 24-71 Dmg<br> 26 Durability<br> Str Req: 138<br> Dex Req: 59<br> Item Level: 71<br> Clvl Req: 63
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P<br> Normal: S
|}
|}


<nowiki>*</nowiki> 150% damage to Demons is Expansion only (this is however not the case anymore in the 1.12 version).
===Two-handed Axes===
 
{{Weapon header|90}}
==Two-handed Elite Axes List==
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-large_axe.gif|center]]
 
 
{| width="100%"
! width="10%" | Item
! width="15%" | Item Name
! width="25%" | Properties
! Misc Stats
! Weapon Speed
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-large_axe.gif]]
| '''Feral Axe'''
| '''Feral Axe'''
| 25-123 Dmg<br> 30 Durability<br> Str Req: 196<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 61<br> Clvl Req: 42
| 25-123 Dmg<br> 30 Durability<br> Str Req: 196<br> Dex Req: None<br> Item Level: 61<br> Clvl Req: 42
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-4<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: -15<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
| Weapon Speed: -15<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-broad_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-broad_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Silver-edged Axe'''
| '''Silver-edged Axe'''
| 62-110 Dmg<br> 35 Durability<br> Str Req: 166<br> Dex Req: 65<br> Item Level: 64<br> Clvl Req: 48
| 62-110 Dmg<br> 35 Durability<br> Str Req: 166<br> Dex Req: 65<br> Item Level: 64<br> Clvl Req: 48
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B/N
| Weapon Speed: 0<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B/N
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-battle.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-battle.gif|center]]
| '''Decapitator'''
| '''Decapitator'''
| 49-137 Dmg<br> 40 Durability<br> Str Req: 189<br> Dex Req: 33<br> Item Level: 67<br> Clvl Req: 59
| 49-137 Dmg<br> 40 Durability<br> Str Req: 189<br> Dex Req: 33<br> Item Level: 67<br> Clvl Req: 59
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-5<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-great-axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-great-axe.gif|center]]
| '''Champion Axe'''
| '''Champion Axe'''
| 59-94 Dmg<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 167<br> Dex Req: 59<br> Item Level: 70<br> Clvl Req: 62
| 59-94 Dmg<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 167<br> Dex Req: 59<br> Item Level: 70<br> Clvl Req: 62
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x4<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x4
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
| Weapon Speed: -10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Very Fast: D<br> Fast: N/P/S<br> Normal: Am/As/B
|-
|-
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-giant_axe.gif]]
| class="red" | [[Image:axe-giant_axe.gif|center]]
| '''Glorious Axe'''
| '''Glorious Axe'''
| 60-124 Dmg<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 164<br> Dex Req: 55<br> Item Level: 73<br> Clvl Req: 65
| 60-124 Dmg<br> 50 Durability<br> Str Req: 164<br> Dex Req: 55<br> Item Level: 73<br> Clvl Req: 65
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3<br> 150% damage vs. Demons*
| D2 Sockets: 3<br> D2X Sockets: 1-6<br> Range: 3<br> Dmg Bonus: 100 Str<br> Inv Size: 2x3
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
| Weapon Speed: 10<br> Swing Speed:<br> Fast: D<br> Normal: N/S<br> Slow: Am/As/B/P
|}
|}


<nowiki>*</nowiki> 150% damage to Demons is Expansion only (this is however not the case anymore in the 1.12 version).


{{D2 items navbox|Items}}
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
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Latest revision as of 19:27, 23 March 2013

Surprisingly underpowered, axes are not the best choice for big damage. One-handed Axes have decent damage and attack rate, but can't match the top swords (for Barbarians) or hammers. Two-handed axes have decent damage, but less than spears or polearms, and have less range than these, a big consideration for Barbs using Whirlwind.

For D2 classic players: Nagas (1 handed axe) and Ancient Axes (2 handed axe) have no dexterity requirement. Also, Nagas have a range 3 (range 3 is much nicer than, for example, the Battle Hammer's range 1), and Ancient Axes have a range of 4 (only one less range than max range of 5, like some spears and polearms), so these axes could see some use.


One-Handed Axes

Less damaging than the larger, two-handed axes, these small weapons have a faster swing speed and lower strength requirements. Also the character has an option of using a shield with them, though this is less of a benefit in the Expansion, due to the nerfing of blocking percentage.

Axes are generally pretty poor weapons in Diablo II, with slower swing speed, less range, and often less damage than swords or blunt weapons.


Two-Handed Axes

Large axes were the most damaging and mighty weapons in Diablo, and they are still quite massive in Diablo II, though polearms and spears both do more damage at the higher levels. They have more range also, a major consideration for Barbarians who are going to be using Whirlwind for their main attack.

Axes are very heavy items requiring high strength to wield them effectively, and they are slow to attack with, though a bit faster than the longer Polearms. They do not have very much reach in Diablo II. Their greatest advantage over Polearms is their much higher minimum damage. So you don't get the huge one-swing kills with axes, but you are sure to get at least pretty good damage with every successful hit.


Notes

  • Axes can be either one-handed or two-handed.
  • Item Level: Monsters must be of this level to drop a particular item. Ilvl is used in gambling, sales and other calculations as well.
  • Clvl Req: A character or mercenary must be this level to equip the item.
  • Range: Goes from 1 (least) to 5 (most), and is identical for all melee weapon types. I.E. a 3 sword = a 3 spear = a 3 hammer.
  • Dmg Bonus: This determines how you multiply the item damage by your stats to reach the actual damage. Each point in this statistic multiplies your damage by bonus/100 %. For example a damage bonus of 70 is 70/100 or and additional .7% weapon damage per point. Most weapons have 100 str, which gives 100/100 or an additional 1% weapon damage per point in str.
  • Weapon Speed (WSM): A relative comparison to other weapons of the same type. 0 is the base -10, -20, etc is faster, 10, 20, etc is slower.
  • Swing Speed: The speed shown in-game for each character using this melee weapon. This speed is mostly meaningless and is included for completeness only. Characters are abbreviated to their first letters, with Amazon = Am and Assassin = As.


Normal

Normal axes can be found anywhere in the game.

One-handed Axes

ImageNamePropertiesMisc StatsAttack Rate
Axe-hand axe.gif
Hand Axe3-6 Damage
28 Durability
Str Req: None
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 3
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 2
D2X Sockets: 1-2
Range: 1
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P
Normal: S
Axe-axe.gif
Axe4-11 Damage
24 Durability
Str Req: 32
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 7
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-4
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: As/P
Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-double axe.gif
Double Axe5-13 Damage
24 Durability
Str Req: 43
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 13
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: As/P
Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-military pick.gif
Military Pick7-11 Damage
26 Durability
Str Req: 49
Dex Req: 33
Item Level: 19
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: As/P
Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-war.gif
War Axe10-18 Damage
26 Durability
Str Req: 67
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 25
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P
Normal: S

Two-Handed Axes

ImageNamePropertiesMisc StatsAttack Rate
Axe-large axe.gif
Large Axe6-13 Damage
30 Durability
Str Req: 35
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 6
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-4
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: D
Fast: N/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B
Axe-broad axe.gif
Broad Axe10-18 Damage
35 Durability
Str Req: 48
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 12
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: D/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B/N
Axe-battle.gif
Battle Axe12-32 Damage
40 Durability
Str Req: 54
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 17
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: D
Normal: N/S
Slow: Am/As/B/P
Axe-great-axe.gif
Great Axe9-30 Damage
50 Durability
Str Req: 63
Dex Req: 39
Item Level: 23
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x4
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: D
Fast: N/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B
Axe-giant axe.gif
Giant Axe22-45 Damage
50 Durability
Str Req: 70
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 27
Clvl Req: None
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 4
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: D
Normal: N/S
Slow: Am/As/B/P


Exceptional

Exceptional axes can be found in Nightmare and Hell only in Diablo II. In the Expansion they can be found in Acts 4-5 Normal, and then all through Nightmare and Hell.

One-Handed Axes

ImageNamePropertiesMisc StatsAttack Rate
Axe-hand axe.gif
Hatchet10-21 Damage
28 Durability
Str Req: 25
Dex Req: 25
Item Level: 31
Clvl Req: 19*
D2 Sockets: 2
D2X Sockets: 1-2
Range: 1
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P
Normal: S
Axe-axe.gif
Cleaver10-33 Damage
24 Durability
Str Req: 68
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 34
Clvl Req: 22*
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-4
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: As/P
Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-double axe.gif
Twin Axe13-38 Damage
24 Durability
Str Req: 85
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 39
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: As/P
Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-military pick.gif
Crowbill14-34 Damage
26 Durability
Str Req: 94
Dex Req: 70
Item Level: 43
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: As/P
Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-war.gif
Naga16-45 Damage
26 Durability
Str Req: 121
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 48
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P
Normal: S

* All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.

Two-handed Axes

ImageNamePropertiesMisc StatsAttack Rate
Axe-large axe.gif
Military Axe14-34 Damage
30 Durability
Str Req: 73
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 34
Clvl Req: 22*
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-4
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: D
Fast: N/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B
Axe-broad axe.gif
Bearded Axe21-42 Damage
35 Durability
Str Req: 92
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 38
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: D/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B/N
Axe-battle.gif
Tabar24-58 Damage
40 Durability
Str Req: 101
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 42
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: D
Normal: N/S
Slow: Am/As/B/P
Axe-great-axe.gif
Gothic Axe18-54 Damage
50 Durability
Str Req: 115
Dex Req: 79
Item Level: 46
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x4
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: D
Fast: N/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B
Axe-giant axe.gif
Ancient Axe46-74 Damage
50 Durability
Str Req: 125
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 51
Clvl Req: 25
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 4
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: D
Normal: N/S
Slow: Am/As/B/P

* All Exceptional items are Clvl 25 in Diablo II. Some lower-quality ones are slightly lower in D2X.


Elite

Elite items are only in the Expansion. You can find Elite Axes in Acts 4-5 Nightmare, and then all through Hell difficulty.

One-Handed Axes

ImageNamePropertiesMisc StatsAttack Rate
Axe-hand axe.gif
Tomahawk33-58 Dmg
28 Durability
Str Req: 125
Dex Req: 67
Item Level: 58
Clvl Req: 50
D2 Sockets: 2
D2X Sockets: 1-2
Range: 1
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P
Normal: S
Axe-axe.gif
Small Crescent38-60 Dmg
24 Durability
Str Req: 115
Dex Req: 83
Item Level: 61
Clvl Req: 45
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-4
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: As/P
Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-double axe.gif
Ettin Axe33-66 Dmg
24 Durability
Str Req: 145
Dex Req: 45
Item Level: 64
Clvl Req: 52
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: As/P
Normal: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-military pick.gif
War Spike30-48 Dmg
26 Durability
Str Req: 133
Dex Req: 54
Item Level: 67
Clvl Req: 59
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 2
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: As/P
Fast: Am/B/D/N/S
Axe-war.gif
Berserker Axe24-71 Dmg
26 Durability
Str Req: 138
Dex Req: 59
Item Level: 71
Clvl Req: 63
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: Am/As/B/D/N/P
Normal: S

Two-handed Axes

ImageNamePropertiesMisc StatsAttack Rate
Axe-large axe.gif
Feral Axe25-123 Dmg
30 Durability
Str Req: 196
Dex Req: None
Item Level: 61
Clvl Req: 42
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-4
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: -15
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: D
Fast: N/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B
Axe-broad axe.gif
Silver-edged Axe62-110 Dmg
35 Durability
Str Req: 166
Dex Req: 65
Item Level: 64
Clvl Req: 48
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 0
Swing Speed:
Fast: D/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B/N
Axe-battle.gif
Decapitator49-137 Dmg
40 Durability
Str Req: 189
Dex Req: 33
Item Level: 67
Clvl Req: 59
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-5
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: D
Normal: N/S
Slow: Am/As/B/P
Axe-great-axe.gif
Champion Axe59-94 Dmg
50 Durability
Str Req: 167
Dex Req: 59
Item Level: 70
Clvl Req: 62
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x4
Weapon Speed: -10
Swing Speed:
Very Fast: D
Fast: N/P/S
Normal: Am/As/B
Axe-giant axe.gif
Glorious Axe60-124 Dmg
50 Durability
Str Req: 164
Dex Req: 55
Item Level: 73
Clvl Req: 65
D2 Sockets: 3
D2X Sockets: 1-6
Range: 3
Dmg Bonus: 100 Str
Inv Size: 2x3
Weapon Speed: 10
Swing Speed:
Fast: D
Normal: N/S
Slow: Am/As/B/P