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Axes

For other uses, see Axes (Dark Souls II) and Axes (Dark Souls III).
Main article: Weapon types

Axes are a type of weapon in Dark Souls.

Overview

Axes are a group of weapons designed for use in one-hand, where the wielder puts most of their effort behind single, hard-hitting attacks. Most attacks with axes have a very wide horizontal arc, making them very effective at dealing with sidestepping opponents or groups of enemies. They do, however, tend to be shorter than swords, so they do not have as much reach.

Axes

Axe Damage Type Attack Values Stat Requirements
Damage Reduction Parameter Bonus
Auxiliary Effect Physical attack Magic attack Fire attack Lightning attack Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith
Physical damage reduction Magic damage reduction Fire damage reduction Lightning damage reduction

Battle Axe 		Regular 95 — — — 100 12 8 — —
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Butcher Knife 		Regular 90 — — — 100 24 — — —
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Crescent Axe 		Regular
Magic
Divine 		115 115 — — 100 18 12 — 16
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 — 16

Gargoyle Tail Axe 		Regular 93 — — — 100 14 14 — —
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Golem Axe 		Regular 170 — — — 100 36 8 — —
- - - - - - - — —

Hand Axe 		Regular 80 — — — 100 8 8 — —
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Axe Physical Damage Magic Damage Fire Damage Lightning Damage Critical Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith Durability Weight
Battle Axe 95 0– 0– 0– 100 3C 2D 0– 0– 250 4.0
Butcher Knife 90 0– 0– 0– 100 4B 0– 0– 0– 250 10.0
Crescent Axe 115 115 0– 0– 100 2D 2D 0– 4B 180 7.0
Gargoyle Tail Axe 93 0– 0– 0– 100 2D 3C 0– 0– 150 5.0
Golem Axe 170 0– 0– 0– 100 3C 1E 0– 0– 600 16.0
Hand Axe 80 0– 0– 0– 100 3C 2D 0– 0– 250 2.0

Axe Physical Damage Magic Damage Fire Damage Lightning Damage Critical Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith Durability Weight
Battle Axe +15 237 0– 0– 0– 100 3C 2D 0– 0– 250 4.0
Butcher Knife +15 225 0– 0– 0– 100 5A 0– 0– 0– 250 10.0
Crescent Axe +5 172 173 0– 0– 100 2D 2D 0– 4B 180 7.0
Gargoyle Tail Axe +15 232 0– 0– 0– 100 2D 4B 0– 0– 150 5.0
Golem Axe +5 255 0– 0– 0– 100 3C 1E 0– 0– 600 16.0
Hand Axe +15 200 0– 0– 0– 100 3C 2D 0– 0– 250 2.0

Weapons
Axes Axes • Greataxes
Hammers Hammer • Great Hammers
Other Daggers • Gauntlets • Whips
Polearms Halberds • Spears
Ranged Bows • Crossbows
Swords Thrusting Swords • Straight Swords • Greatswords • Ultra Greatswords
Curved Swords • Curved Greatswords • Katanas