Axes
Unique Axes
All two-handed axes now gain bonus damage equal to 110% strength instead of 100% strength.
In addition to the changes listed here, all melee weapons also gain Melee Attacks Deal Splash Damage.
Ethereal weapons gain a x1.25 damage bonus instead of a x1.5 damage bonus.
Also see Throwing Axes.
Normal One-Handed Axes
The Gnasher
Hand Axe
Base Damage: 3 to 6
Base Durability: 56 (was 28)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 0)
Base Maximum Sockets: 2
One-Hand Damage: [4-5] to [9-10], Avg 6.5-7.5
Required Level: 5
Before | After |
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+[60-70]% Enhanced Damage | +[60-70]% Enhanced Damage |
20% Chance of Crushing Blow | 20% Chance of Crushing Blow |
50% Chance of Open Wounds | 50% Chance of Open Wounds |
+8 to Strength | +8 to Strength |
Deathspade
Axe
Base Damage: 4 to 11
Base Durability: 48 (was 24)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: 14 to [17-18], Avg 15.5-16
Required Strength: 32
Required Level: 9
Before | After |
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+[60-70]% Enhanced Damage | +[60-70]% Enhanced Damage |
+8 to Minimum Damage | +8 to Minimum Damage |
10% Deadly Strike | |
15% Bonus to Attack Rating | 15% Bonus to Attack Rating |
Hit Blinds Target | Hit Blinds Target |
+4 to Mana after each Kill | +4 to Mana after each Kill |
Bladebone
Double Axe
Base Damage: 5 to 13
Base Durability: 48 (was 24)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [6-7] to [16-19], Avg 11-13
Required Strength: 43
Required Level: 15
Before | After |
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40% Chance to Cast Level 8 Teeth on Striking | |
+20% Increased Attack Speed | +20% Increased Attack Speed |
+[30-50]% Enhanced Damage | +[30-50]% Enhanced Damage |
+100% Damage to Undead | +100% Damage to Undead |
+40 to Attack Rating against Undead | +40 to Attack Rating against Undead |
Adds 8-12 Fire Damage | Removed |
+20 Defense | +[20-60] Defense |
Skull Splitter
Military Pick
Base Damage: 7 to 11
Base Durability: 52 (was 26)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [11-14] to [17-22], Avg 14-18
Required Strength: 49
Required Level: 21
Before | After |
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+[60-100]% Enhanced Damage | +[60-100]% Enhanced Damage |
+[50-100] to Attack Rating | +[50-100] to Attack Rating |
Adds 1 to [12-15] Lightning Damage | Adds 1-60 Lightning Damage |
15% Chance of Crushing Blow | |
15% Chance of Open Wounds | 15% Chance of Open Wounds |
Hit Blinds Target +2 | Hit Blinds Target +2 |
Regenerate Mana 20% | Regenerate Mana 20% |
Rakescar
War Axe
Base Damage: 12 to 20 (was 10 to 18)
Base Durability: 52 (was 26)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 2
One-Hand Damage: [21-30] to [35-50], Avg 28-40 (was [17-25] to [31-45], Avg 24-35)
Required Strength: 67
Required Level: 27
Before | After |
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+30% Increased Attack Speed | +30% Increased Attack Speed |
+[75-150]% Enhanced Damage | +[75-150]% Enhanced Damage |
+50 to Attack Rating | +[50-100] to Attack Rating |
+38 Poison Damage over 3 Seconds | +38 Poison Damage over 2 Seconds |
Poison Resist +50% | Poison Resist +50% |
Normal Two-Handed Axes
Axe of Fechmar
Large Axe
Base Damage: 6 to 13
Base Durability: 60 (was 30)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)
Two-Hand Damage: [10-11] to [22-24], Avg 16-17.5
Required Strength: 35
Required Level: 8
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | |
+[70-90]% Enhanced Damage | +[70-90]% Enhanced Damage |
Freezes Target +3 | Freezes Target +3 |
Cold Resist +50% | Cold Resist +50% |
+2 to Light Radius | +2 to Light Radius |
Goreshovel
Broad Axe
Base Damage: 10 to 18
Base Durability: 70 (was 35)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)
Two-Hand Damage: [15-17] to [36-39], Avg 25.5-8 (was [14-15] to [34-36], Avg 24-25.5)
Required Strength: 48
Required Level: 14
Before | After |
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+30% Increased Attack Speed | +30% Increased Attack Speed |
+[40-50]% Enhanced Damage | +[50-70]% Enhanced Damage |
+9 to Maximum Damage | +9 to Maximum Damage |
60% Chance of Open Wounds | 60% Chance of Open Wounds |
+25 to Strength | +25 to Strength |
The Chieftain
Battle Axe
Base Damage: 12 to 32
Base Durability: 80 (was 40)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)
Two-Hand Damage: [15-17] to [36-40], Avg 25.5-28.5
Required Strength: 54
Required Level: 19
Before | After |
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+20% Increased Attack Speed | +40% Increased Attack Speed |
+100% Enhanced Damage | +[150-180]% Enhanced Damage |
Adds 1-40 Lightning Damage | Adds 1-40 Lightning Damage |
All Resistances +[10-20] | All Resistances +[10-20] |
+6 to Mana after each Kill | +6 to Mana after each Kill |
Brainhew
Great Axe
Base Damage: 9 to 30
Base Durability: 100 (was 50)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 4 (was 2)
Two-Hand Damage: [31-33] to [57-66], Avg 44-49.5 (was [27-30] to [45-54], Avg 36-42)
Required Strength: 63
Required Level: 25
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | |
+[50-80]% Enhanced Damage | +[170-200]% Enhanced Damage |
+14 to Minimum Damage | +14 to Minimum Damage |
Adds 15-35 Fire Damage | Adds 15-35 Fire Damage |
[10-13]% Mana Stolen per Hit | [10-13]% Mana Stolen per Hit |
+25 to Mana | +25 to Mana |
+4 to Light Radius | +4 to Light Radius |
Humongous
Giant Axe
Base Damage: 22 to 45
Base Durability: 100 (was 50)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 3
Two-Hand Damage: [69-82] to [141-178], Avg 105-130 (was [47-56] to [96-124], Avg 71.5-90)
Required Strength: 84
Required Level: 29
Before | After |
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Melee Splash Radius Increased by 20% | |
+20% Increased Attack Speed | |
+[80-120]% Enhanced Damage | +[180-240]% Enhanced Damage |
Adds 8 to [15-25] Damage | Adds 8 to [15-25] Damage |
33% Chance of Crushing Blow | 33% Chance of Crushing Blow |
+[20-30] to Strength | +[20-30] to Strength |
Requirements +20% | Requirements +20% |
Exceptional One-Handed Axes
Coldkill
Hatchet
Base Damage: 15 to 30 (was 10 to 21)
Base Durability: 56 (was 28)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 0)
Base Maximum Sockets: 3 (was 2)
One-Hand Damage: [37-43] to [75-87], Avg 56-65 (was [25-29] to [52-60], Avg 38.5-44.5)
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 25
Required Level: 36
Before | After |
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10% Chance to Cast Level 10 Ice Blast on Striking | 10% Chance to Cast Level 18 Ice Blast on Striking |
10% Chance to Cast Level 5 Frost Nova when Struck | 10% Chance to Cast Level 5 Frost Nova when Struck |
+30% Increased Attack Speed | +30% Increased Attack Speed |
+[150-190]% Enhanced Damage | +[150-190]% Enhanced Damage |
+40 Cold Damage | Adds 160-240 Cold Damage |
+15% to Maximum Cold Resist | +10% to Maximum Cold Resist |
Cold Resist +15% | Cold Resist +15% |
Butcher's Pupil
Cleaver
Base Damage: 14 to 47 (was 10 to 33)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [65-72] to [167-191], Avg 116-131.5 (was [55-60] to [132-149], Avg 93.5-104.5)
Required Strength: 68
Required Level: 39
Before | After |
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Indestructible | Indestructible |
+30% Increased Attack Speed | +30% Increased Attack Speed |
+[150-200]% Enhanced Damage | +[150-200]% Enhanced Damage |
Adds 30-50 Damage | Adds 30-50 Damage |
35% Deadly Strike | 35% Deadly Strike |
25% Chance of Open Wounds | 25% Chance of Open Wounds |
Islestrike
Twin Axe
Base Damage: 18 to 54 (was 13 to 38)
Base Durability: 48 (was 24)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [48-52] to [145-156], Avg 96.5-104 (was [35-37] to [102-110], Avg 68.5-73.5)
Required Strength: 85
Required Level: 43
Before | After |
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+2 to Druid Skill Levels | +2 to Druid Skill Levels |
+50% Increased Attack Speed | |
+[170-190]% Enhanced Damage | +[170-190]% Enhanced Damage |
25% Chance of Crushing Blow | 25% Chance of Crushing Blow |
+1 to Fury (Druid Only) | +[3-4] to Fury (Druid Only) |
+1 to Maul (Druid Only) | +[3-4] to Maul (Druid Only) |
+50 Defense vs. Missile | Removed |
+10 to All Attributes | +10 to All Attributes |
Pompeii's Wrath
Crowbill
Base Damage: 21 to 48 (was 14 to 34)
Base Durability: 52 (was 26)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [56-63] to [129-144], Avg 92.5-103.5 (was [33-37] to [81-91], Avg 57-64)
Required Strength: 94
Required Dexterity: 70
Required Level: 45
Before | After |
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4% Chance to Cast Level 8 Volcano on Striking | 8% Chance to Cast Level 28 Molten Boulder on Striking |
+40% Increased Attack Speed | |
+[140-170]% Enhanced Damage | +[170-200]% Enhanced Damage |
Adds 35-150 Fire Damage | Adds 60-175 Fire Damage |
Slows Target by 50% | Slows Target by 10% |
Knockback | Removed |
Guardian Naga
Naga
Base Damage: 23 to 64 (was 16 to 45)
Base Durability: 52 (was 26)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 2
One-Hand Damage: [57-64] to [180-199], Avg 118.5-131.5 (was [40-44] to [132-146], Avg 86-95)
Required Strength: 121
Required Level: 48
Before | After |
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5% Chance to Cast Level 8 Poison Nova on Striking | 10% Chance to Cast Level 25 Poison Nova on Striking |
+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage | +[150-180]% Enhanced Damage |
+20 to Maximum Damage | +20 to Maximum Damage |
+250 Poison Damage over 10 Seconds | +250 Poison Damage over 2 Seconds |
Poison Resist +30% | Poison Resist +30% |
Attacker Takes Damage of 15 | Attacker Takes Damage of [75-150] |
Exceptional Two-Handed Axes
Warlord's Trust
Military Axe
Base Damage: 21 to 61 (was 14 to 34)
Base Durability: 60 (was 30)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)
Two-Hand Damage: [57-74] to [167-216], Avg 112-145 (was 38 to 93, Avg 65.5)
Two-Hand Damage (Ethereal): [71-92] to [209-269], Avg 140-180.5 (was 57 to 140, Avg 98.5)
Required Strength: 73
Required Level: 35
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | |
+175% Enhanced Damage | +[175-255]% Enhanced Damage |
+75 Defense | +75 Defense |
Physical Damage Taken Reduced by [10-20]% | |
+[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level) | +[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level) |
Replenish Life +20 | Replenish Life +20 |
All Resistances +10 | All Resistances +[10-20] |
Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds | Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds |
Spellsteel
Bearded Axe
Base Damage: 30 to 70 (was 21 to 49)
Base Durability: 70 (was 35)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)
Two-Hand Damage: [79-103] to [185-241], Avg 132-172 (was 55 to 129, Avg 92)
Required Strength: 37
Required Level: 39
Before | After |
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+10% Faster Cast Rate | +30% Faster Cast Rate |
+165% Enhanced Damage | +[165-245]% Enhanced Damage |
+100 to Mana | +100 to Mana |
Regenerate Mana 25% | Regenerate Mana 25% |
Magic Damage Taken Reduced by [12-15] | Magic Damage Taken Reduced by [12-15] |
Level 3 Decrepify (30 Charges) | Level 18 Amplify Damage (60 Charges) |
Level 1 Teleport (20 Charges) | Level 1 Blink (60 Charges) |
Level 12 Firestorm (60 Charges) | Level 12 Firestorm (60 Charges) |
Level 10 Holy Bolt (100 Charges) | Level 10 Holy Bolt (60 Charges) |
Requirements -60% | Requirements -60% |
- Blink is the same as Teleport, except it costs no mana and doesn't temporarily reduce spell damage.
Stormrider
Tabar
Base Damage: 35 to 99 (was 24 to 77)
Base Durability: 80 (was 40)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 1)
Two-Hand Damage: 105 to 273, Avg 189 (was 83 to 229, Avg 156)
Durability: 130 (was 90)
Required Strength: 101
Required Level: 41
Before | After |
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5% Chance to Cast Level 10 Chain Lightning on Striking | 10% Chance to Cast Level 25 Chain Lightning on Striking |
10% Chance to Cast Level [13-20] Charged Bolt on Striking | 25% Chance to Cast Level 27 Charged Bolt on Striking |
15% Chance to Cast Level 5 Charged Bolt when Struck | 15% Chance to Cast Level 25 Charged Bolt when Struck |
+100% Enhanced Damage | +100% Enhanced Damage |
Adds 35-75 Damage | Adds 35-75 Damage |
Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage | Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage |
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15 | Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of [75-150] |
+50 Durability | +50 Durability |
Boneslayer Blade
Gothic Axe
Base Damage: 23 to 100 (was 18 to 70)
Base Durability: 100 (was 50)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 4 (was 2)
Two-Hand Damage: [64-73] to [280-320], Avg 172-196.5 (was [50-57] to [196-224], Avg 123-140.5)
Required Strength: 115
Required Dexterity: 79
Required Level: 42
Before | After |
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50% Chance to Cast Level [12-20] Holy Bolt when Struck | 50% Chance to Cast Level 30 Holy Bolt when Struck |
+20% Increased Attack Speed | +40% Increased Attack Speed |
+[180-220]% Enhanced Damage | +[180-220]% Enhanced Damage |
35% Bonus to Attack Rating | 35% Bonus to Attack Rating |
+[2-247]% Damage to Undead (+2.5% per Character Level) | +[2-247]% Damage to Undead (+2.5% per Character Level) |
+[5-495] to Attack Rating against Undead (+5 per Character Level) | +[5-495] to Attack Rating against Undead (+5 per Character Level) |
+[8-12] to Zeal | |
+8 to Strength | +8 to Strength |
Level 20 Holy Bolt (200 Charges) | Removed |
The Minotaur
Ancient Axe
Base Damage: 62 to 122 (was 43 to 85)
Base Durability: 100 (was 50)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 3
Two-Hand Damage: [226-263] to [416-489], Avg 321-376 (was [69-149] to [126-285], Avg 97.5-217)
Required Strength: 125
Required Level: 45
Before | After |
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+[140-200]% Enhanced Damage | +[200-260]% Enhanced Damage |
Adds 20-30 Damage | Adds 40-50 Damage |
30% Chance of Crushing Blow | 30% Chance of Crushing Blow |
Hit Blinds Target +2 | Hit Blinds Target +2 |
Slows Target by 50% | Slows Target by 10% |
+[15-20] to Strength | +[15-20] to Strength |
Half Freeze Duration | Cannot Be Frozen |
Elite One-Handed Axes
Razor's Edge
Tomahawk
Base Damage: 44 to 75 (was 33 to 58)
Base Durability: 84 (was 28)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 0)
Base Maximum Sockets: 3 (was 2)
One-Hand Damage: [143-187] to [243-318], Avg 193-252.5 (was [90-107] to [159-188], Avg 124.5-147.5)
Required Strength: 125
Required Dexterity: 67
Required Level: 67
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | +40% Increased Attack Speed |
+[175-225]% Enhanced Damage | +[225-325]% Enhanced Damage |
-33% Target Defense | -33% Target Defense |
50% Deadly Strike | 50% Deadly Strike |
50% Chance of Open Wounds | 50% Chance of Open Wounds |
Rune Master
Ettin Axe
Base Damage: 41 to 83 (was 33 to 66)
Base Durability: 72 (was 24)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [131-151] to [265-307], Avg 198-229 (was [105-122] to [211-244], Avg 158-183)
Required Strength: 145
Required Dexterity: 45
Required Level: 72
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | |
+[220-270]% Enhanced Damage | +[220-270]% Enhanced Damage |
+5% to Maximum Cold Resist | +5% to Maximum Cold Resist |
Cannot Be Frozen | Cannot Be Frozen |
Socketed [3-5] | Socketed [4-5] |
Cranebeak
War Spike
Base Damage: 38 to 60 (was 30 to 48)
Base Durability: 78 (was 26)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 2 (was 1)
One-Hand Damage: [129-152] to [204-240], Avg 166.5-196 (was [102-120] to [163-192], Avg 132.5-156)
Required Strength: 133
Required Dexterity: 54
Required Level: 63
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | +40% Increased Attack Speed |
+[240-300]% Enhanced Damage | +[240-300]% Enhanced Damage |
-25% Target Defense | -25% Target Defense |
Adds 1-305 Lightning Damage | Adds 1-305 Lightning Damage |
[20-50]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items | [30-60]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
Level 8 Raven (15 Charges) | +[4-6] to Raven (Druid Only) |
Death Cleaver
Berserker Axe
Base Damage: 30 to 89 (was 24 to 71)
Base Durability: 78 (was 26)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 2
One-Hand Damage: [129-159] to [338-382], Avg 233.5-270.5 (was [79-91] to [234-269], Avg 156.5-180)
Required Strength: 138
Required Dexterity: 59
Required Level: 70
Before | After |
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+40% Increased Attack Speed | +40% Increased Attack Speed |
+[230-280]% Enhanced Damage | +[280-330]% Enhanced Damage |
+[15-30] to Minimum Damage | |
-33% Target Defense | -33% Target Defense |
66% Deadly Strike | 50% Deadly Strike |
+[6-9] Life after each Kill | +[6-9] Life after each Kill |
Elite Two-Handed Axes
Ethereal Edge
Silver-Edged Axe
Base Damage: 78 to 138 (was 62 to 110)
Base Speed Modifier: 0
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 2)
Two-Hand Damage (Ethereal): [242-271] to [430-481], Avg 336-376 (was [232-260] to [412-462], Avg 322-361)
Required Strength: 156
Required Dexterity: 55
Required Level: 74
Before | After |
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Indestructible | Indestructible |
+25% Increased Attack Speed | +45% Increased Attack Speed |
+[150-180]% Enhanced Damage | +[150-180]% Enhanced Damage |
+[270-350] to Attack Rating | +[270-350] to Attack Rating |
+[150-200]% Damage to Demons | +[150-200]% Damage to Demons |
+[10-12] Fire Absorb | +[10-12] Fire Absorb |
+[5-10] Life after each Demon Kill | +[10-20] Life after each Demon Kill |
Ethereal | Ethereal |
Hellslayer
Decapitator
Base Damage: 61 to 171 (was 49 to 137)
Base Durability: 100 (was 40)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 3 (was 2)
Two-Hand Damage: [122-183] to [347-1020], Avg 234.5-601.5 (was 98 to [278-680], Avg 188-389.5)
Required Strength: 189
Required Dexterity: 33
Required Level: 66
Before | After |
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10% Chance to Cast Level [16-20] Fire Ball on Attack | 25% Chance to Cast Level 30 Fire Ball on Striking |
+40% Increased Attack Speed | |
+100% Enhanced Damage | +[100-200]% Enhanced Damage |
+[3-297]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+3% per Character Level) | +[3-297]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+3% per Character Level) |
Adds 150-250 Fire Damage | Adds [150-300] to [400-500] Fire Damage |
+[0-49] to Strength (+0.5 per Character Level) | +[0-49] to Strength (+0.5 per Character Level) |
+[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level) | +[0-49] to Vitality (+0.5 per Character Level) |
+25 to Life | +25 to Life |
Messerschmidt's Reaver
Champion Axe
Base Damage: 74 to 118 (was 59 to 94)
Base Durability: 120 (was 75)
Base Speed Modifier: -10
Base Melee Range: 4 (was 2)
Two-Hand Damage: [240-277] to [385-733], Avg 312.5-505 (was 177 to [283-514], Avg 230-345.5)
Required Strength: 167
Required Dexterity: 59
Required Level: 70
Before | After |
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+20% Faster Run/Walk | |
+20% Increased Attack Speed | |
+200% Enhanced Damage | +[225-275]% Enhanced Damage |
+[2-247]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+2.5% per Character Level) | +[2-247]% Enhanced Maximum Damage (+2.5% per Character Level) |
100% Bonus to Attack Rating | 100% Bonus to Attack Rating |
Adds 20-240 Fire Damage | Adds 20-240 Fire Damage |
20% Deadly Strike | |
+15 to All Attributes | +20 to All Attributes |
+25 Durability | Removed |
Executioner's Justice
Glorious Axe
Base Damage: 75 to 155 (was 60 to 124)
Base Durability: 120 (was 50)
Base Speed Modifier: 10
Base Melee Range: 3
Two-Hand Damage: [277-315] to [573-651], Avg 425-483 (was [204-234] to [421-483], Avg 312.5-358.5)
Required Strength: 164
Required Dexterity: 55
Required Level: 77
Before | After |
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50% Chance to Cast Level 6 Decrepify when you Kill an Enemy | 50% Chance to Cast Level 25 Decrepify when you Kill an Enemy |
+30% Increased Attack Speed | +30% Increased Attack Speed |
+[240-290]% Enhanced Damage | +[270-320]% Enhanced Damage |
-33% Target Defense | -33% Target Defense |
25% Chance of Crushing Blow | 25% Chance of Crushing Blow |