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Axes in Diablo 2 are one of the different types of Weapons available to choose from. Axes are melee Weapons that can be wielded to face and defeat the diverse Enemies and Bosses throughout the game.

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Diablo 2 Axes are a good weapon choice for Strength and Dexterity Builds. The Barbarian is the most natural choice, but Amazons, Druids and Paladins may also opt for them when looking for a new and unique style of play.

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Set and Unique Axes

Berserker's Hatchet

Set Double Axe
Berserker's Arsenal Set

30% Bonus To Attack Rating
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+50% Enhanced Damage (2 Set Items)

Tancred's Crowbill

Set Military Pick
Tancred's Battlegear Set

+80% Enhanced Damage
+75 to Attack Rating
+20 To Mana (2 Items)
20% Increased Attack Speed (3 Items)

The Gnasher

Unique Hand Axe

+60-70% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
50% Chance of Open Wounds
+8 To Strength

Deathspade

Unique Hand Axe

+60-70% Enhanced Damage
+8 To Minimum Damage
15% Bonus to Attack Rating
Hit Blinds Target
+4 points of Mana after each kill

Bladebone

Unique Double Axe

+30-50% Enhanced Damage
+100% Damage To Undead
Adds 8-12 Fire Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
+40 to Attack Rating Against Undead
+20 Defense

Skull Splitter

Unique Double Axe

+60-100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1-(12-15) Lightning Damage
+50-100 To Attack Rating
15% Chance Of Open Wounds
Hit Blinds Target +2
Regenerate Mana 20%

Rakescar

Unique War Axe

+75-150% Enhanced Damage
+38 Poison Damage Over 3 Seconds
30% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating
Poison Resistance +50%

Axe of Fechmar

Unique Large Axe

+70-90% Enhanced Damage
Freezes Target +3
Cold Resistance +50%
+2 To Light Radius

Goreshovel

Unique Broad Axe

+40-50% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Maximum Damage
60% Chance of Open Wounds
30% Increased Attack Speed
+25 To Strength

The Chieftain

Unique Battle Axe

+100% Enhanced Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1-40 Lightning Damage
All Resistances +10-20
+6 To Mana After Each Kill

Brainhew

Unique Great Axe

+50-80% Enhanced Damage
+14 To Minimum Damage
Adds 15-35 Fire Damage
10-13% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+25 To Mana
+4 To Light Radius

Humongous

Unique Giant Axe

+80-120% Enhanced Damage
Adds 8-(15-25) Damage
33% chance of Crushing Blow
Requirements 20%
+20-30 to Strength

Razor's Edge

Unique Tomahawk

+175-225% Enhanced Damage
+40% Increased Attack Speed
-33% Target Defense
50% Deadly Strike
50% Chance of Open Wounds

Rune Master

Unique Ettin Axe

+220-270% Enhanced Damage
+5% To Maximum Cold Resistance
Cannot Be Frozen
Socketed (3-5)
(Ladder Only)

Cranebeak

Unique War Spike

+240-300% Enhanced Damage
+40% Increased Attack Speed
-25% Target Defense
Adds 1-305 Lightning Damage
20-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 8 Raven

Death Cleaver

Unique Berserker Axe

+230-280% Enhanced Damage
+40% Increased Attack Speed
-33% Target Defense
66% Deadly Strike
+6-9 Life After Each Kill
(Ladder Only)

Ethereal Edge

Unique Silver-Edged Axe

+150-180% Enhanced Damage
+150-200% Damage To Demons
+270-350 To Attack Rating
+25% Increased Attack Speed
+10-12 Fire Absorb
+5-10 Life After Each Demon Kill
Indestructible
Ethereal (Cannot Be Repaired)

Hellslayer

Unique Champion Axe

+100% Enhanced Damage
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
Adds 150-250 Fire Damage
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Strength (Based On Character Level)
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level)
+25 To Life
10% Chance To Cast Level 16-20 Fireball On Attack

Messerchmidt's Reaver

Unique Champion Axe

+200% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level)
Adds 20-240 Fire Damage
100% Bonus To Attack Rating
+15 To All Attributes

Executioner's Justice

Unique Glorious Axe

+240-290% Enhanced Damage
25% Chance Of Crushing Blow
30% Increased Attack Speed
-33% Target Defense
50% Chance To Cast Level 6 Decrepify When You Kill An Enemy
(Ladder Only)

Coldkill

Unique Hatchet

+150-190% Enhanced Damage
30% Increased Attack Speed
10% Chance To Cast Level 10 Ice Blast On Striking
10% Chance To Cast Level 5 Frost Nova When Struck
+40 Cold Damage - 2 Second Duration
15% To Maximum Cold Resistance
Cold Resistance +15%

Butcher's Pupil

Unique Cleaver

+150-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 30-50 Damage
35% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
30% Increased Attack Speed
Indestructible

Islestrike

Unique Twin Axe

+170-190% Enhanced Damage
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
+2 To Druid Skill Levels
+50 Defense VS. Missile
+10 To All Attributes
+1 Fury (Druid Only)
+1 Maul (Druid Only)
+25 To Mana

Pompeii's Wrath

Unique Crowbill

+140-170% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35-150 Fire Damage
Slows Target By 50%
4% Chance To Cast Level 8 Volcano On Striking
Knockback

Guardian Naga

Unique Naga

+150-180% Enhanced Damage
+20 To Maximum Damage
+250 Poison Damage Over 10 Seconds
5% Chance To Cast Level 8 Poison Nova On Striking
Poison Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 15

Warlord's Trust

Unique Military Axe

+175% Enhanced Damage
Repairs 1 Durability In 4 Seconds
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level)
Replenish Life +20
All Resistances +10
+75 Defense

Spellsteel

Unique Bearded Axe

+165% Enhanced Damage
10% Faster Cast Rate
Requirements -60%
Regenerate Mana 25%
+100 To Mana
Level 12 Firestorm (60 Charges)
Level 10 Holy Bolt (100 Charges)
Level 3 Decrepify (30 Charges)
Level l Teleport (20 Charges)
Magic Damage Reduced By 12-15

Stormrider

Unique Tabar

+100% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35-75 Damage
Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage
15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Charged Bolt When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 13-20 Charged Bolt On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Chain Lightning On Striking
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15

Boneslayer Blade

Unique Gothic Axe

+180-220% Enhanced Damage
+ (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 To Attack Rating Against Undead (Based On Character Level)
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Damage To Undead (Based On Character Level)
50% Chance To Cast Level 12-20 Holy Bolt When Struck
Level 20 Holy Bolt (200 Charges)
20% Increased Attack Speed
35% Bonus To Attack Rating
+8 To Strength

The Minotaur

Unique Ancient Axe

+140-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 20-30 Damage
Slows Target By 50%
30% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Blinds Target +2
Half Freeze Duration
+15-20 To Strength

Best Axe RuneWords

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Berserker's Hatchet Set Double Axe Berserker's Arsenal Set	One-Hand Damage: 5 to 13 One-Hand Damage: 7 to 19 Required Level: 3 Required Strength: 43 Durability: 24 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	30% Bonus To Attack Rating 5% Mana Stolen Per Hit +50% Enhanced Damage (2 Set Items)
Tancred's Crowbill Set Military Pick Tancred's Battlegear Set	One-Hand Damage: 12 to 19 Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 49 Required Dexterity: 33 Durability 26 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+80% Enhanced Damage +75 to Attack Rating +20 To Mana (2 Items) 20% Increased Attack Speed (3 Items)
The Gnasher Unique Hand Axe	One-Hand Damage: (4-5) To (9-10) Required Level: 5 Durability: 28 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+60-70% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 50% Chance of Open Wounds +8 To Strength
Deathspade Unique Axe	One-Hand Damage: 14 To (17-18) Required Level: 9 Required Strength: 32 Durability: 24 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+60-70% Enhanced Damage +8 To Minimum Damage 15% Bonus to Attack Rating Hit Blinds Target +4 points of Mana after each kill
Bladebone Unique Double Axe	One-Hand Damage: (6-7) To (16-19) Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 43 Durability: 24 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+30-50% Enhanced Damage +100% Damage To Undead Adds 8-12 Fire Damage 20% Increased Attack Speed +40 to Attack Rating Against Undead +20 Defense
Skull Splitter Unique Military Pick	One-Hand Damage: (11-14) To (17-22) Required Level: 21 Required Strength: 49 Required Dexterity: 33 Durability: 26 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+60-100% Enhanced Damage Adds (12-15) Lightning Damage +50-100 To Attack Rating 15% Chance Of Open Wounds Hit Blinds Target +2 Regenerate Mana 20%
Rakescar Unique War Axe	One-Hand Damage: (17-25) To (31-45) Required Level: 27 Required Strength: 67 Durability: 26 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+75-150% Enhanced Damage +38 Poison Damage Over 3 Seconds 30% Increased Attack Speed +50 To Attack Rating Poison Resistance +50%
Axe of Fechmar Unique Large Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (10-11) To (22-24) Required Level: 8 Required Strength: 35 Durability: 30 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+70-90% Enhanced Damage Freezes Target +3 Cold Resistance +50% +2 To Light Radius
Goreshovel Unique Broad Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (14-15) To (34-36) Required Level: 14 Required Strength: 48 Durability: 35 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+40-50% Enhanced Damage +9 To Maximum Damage 60% Chance of Open Wounds 30% Increased Attack Speed +25 To Strength
The Chieftain Unique Battle Axe	Two-Hand Damage: 24 To 64 Required Level: 19 Required Strength: 54 Durability: 40 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+100% Enhanced Damage 20% Increased Attack Speed Adds 1-40 Lightning Damage All Resistances +10-20 +6 To Mana After Each Kill
Brainhew Unique Great Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (27-30) To (45-54) Required Level: 25 Required Strength: 63 Required Dexterity: 39 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+50-80% Enhanced Damage +14 To Minimum Damage Adds 15-35 Fire Damage 10-13% Mana Stolen Per Hit +25 To Mana +4 To Light Radius
Humongous Unique Giant Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (47-56) To (96-124) Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 84 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+80-120% Enhanced Damage Adds 8-(15-25) Damage 33% chance of Crushing Blow Requirements 20% +20-30 to Strength
Coldkill Unique Hatchet	One-Hand Damage: (25-29) To (52-60) Required Level: 36 Required Strength: 25 Required Dexterity: 25 Range: 1 Durability: 28 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+150-190% Enhanced Damage 30% Increased Attack Speed 10% Chance To Cast Level 10 Ice Blast On Striking 10% Chance To Cast Level 5 Frost Nova When Struck +40 Cold Damage - 2 Second Duration 15% To Maximum Cold Resistance Cold Resistance +15%
Butcher's Pupil Unique Cleaver	One-Hand Damage: (55-60) To (132-149) Required Level: 39 Required Strength: 68 Range: 2 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+150-200% Enhanced Damage Adds 30-50 Damage 35% Deadly Strike 25% Chance of Open Wounds 30% Increased Attack Speed Indestructible
Islestrike Unique Twin Axe	One-Hand Damage: (35-37) To (102-110) Required Level: 43 Required Strength: 85 Range: 2 Durability: 24 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+170-190% Enhanced Damage 25% Chance of Crushing Blow +2 To Druid Skill Levels +50 Defense VS. Missile +10 To All Attributes +1 Fury (Druid Only) +1 Maul (Druid Only)
Pompeii's Wrath Unique Crowbill	One-Hand Damage: (33-37) To (81-91) Required Level: 45 Required Strength: 94 Required Dexterity: 70 Range: 2 Durability: 26 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+140-170% Enhanced Damage Adds 35-150 Fire Damage Slows Target By 50% 4% Chance To Cast Level 8 Volcano On Striking Knockback
Guardian Naga Unique Naga	One-Hand Damage: (40-44) To (132-146) Required Level: 48 Required Strength: 121 Range: 3 Durability: 26 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+150-180% Enhanced Damage +20 To Maximum Damage +250 Poison Damage Over 10 Seconds 5% Chance To Cast Level 8 Poison Nova On Striking Poison Resistance +30% Attacker Takes Damage of 15
Warlord's Trust Unique Military Axe	Two-Hand Damage: 38 To 93 Required Level: 35 Required Strength: 73 Range: 2 Durability: 30 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+175% Enhanced Damage Repairs 1 Durability In 4 Seconds + (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level) Replenish Life +20 All Resistances +10 +75 Defense
Spellsteel Unique Bearded Axe	Two-Hand Damage: 55 To 129 Required Level: 39 Required Strength: 37 Range: 2 Durability: 35 Base Weapon Speed: [0]	+165% Enhanced Damage 10% Faster Cast Rate Requirements -60% Regenerate Mana 25% +100 To Mana Level 12 Firestorm (60 Charges) Level 10 Holy Bolt (100 Charges) Level 3 Decrepify (30 Charges) Level l Teleport (20 Charges) Magic Damage Reduced By 12-15
Stormrider Unique Tabar	Two-Hand Damage: 83 To 229 Required Level: 41 Required Strength: 101 Range: 2 Durability: 90 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+100% Enhanced Damage Adds 35-75 Damage Adds 1-200 Lightning Damage 15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Charged Bolt When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 13-20 Charged Bolt On Striking 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Chain Lightning On Striking Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15
Boneslayer Blade Unique Gothic Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (50-57) To (196-224) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 115 Required Dexterity: 79 Range: 3 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [-10]	+180-220% Enhanced Damage + (5 Per Character Level) 5-495 To Attack Rating Against Undead (Based On Character Level) + (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Damage To Undead (Based On Character Level) 50% Chance To Cast Level 12-20 Holy Bolt When Struck Level 20 Holy Bolt (200 Charges) 20% Increased Attack Speed 35% Bonus To Attack Rating +8 To Strength
The Minotaur Unique Ancient Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (123-149) To (234-285) Required Level: 45 Required Strength: 125 Range: 4 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10]	+140-200% Enhanced Damage Adds 20-30 Damage Slows Target By 50% 30% Chance of Crushing Blow Hit Blinds Target +2 Half Freeze Duration +15-20 To Strength
Razor's Edge Unique Tomahawk	One-Hand Damage: (90-107) To (159-188) Required Level: 67 Required Strength: 125 Required Dexterity: 67 Durability: 28 Weapon Speed: [0]	+175-225% Enhanced Damage +40% Increased Attack Speed -33% Target Defense 50% Deadly Strike 50% Chance of Open Wounds
Rune Master Unique Ettin Axe	One-Hand Damage: (105-122) To (211-244) Required Level: 72 Required Strength: 145 Required Dexterity: 45 Durability: 24 Weapon Speed: [10]	+220-270% Enhanced Damage +5% To Maximum Cold Resistance Cannot Be Frozen Socketed (3-5) (Ladder Only)
Cranebeak Unique War Spike	One-Hand Damage: (102-120) To (163-192) Required Level: 63 Required Strength: 133 Required Dexterity: 54 Durability: 26 Weapon Speed: [-10]	+240-300% Enhanced Damage +40% Increased Attack Speed -25% Target Defense Adds 1-305 Lightning Damage 20-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 8 Raven
Death Cleaver Unique Berserker Axe	One-Hand Damage: (79-91) To (234-269) Required Level: 70 Required Strength: 138 Required Dexterity: 59 Durability: 26 Weapon Speed: [0]	+230-280% Enhanced Damage +40% Increased Attack Speed -33% Target Defense 66% Deadly Strike +6-9 Life After Each Kill (Ladder Only)
Ethereal Edge Unique Silver-Edged Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (232-260) To (412-462) Required Level: 74 Required Strength: 156 Required Dexterity: 55 Weapon Speed: [0]	+150-180% Enhanced Damage +150-200% Damage To Demons +270-350 To Attack Rating +25% Increased Attack Speed +10-12 Fire Absorb +5-10 Life After Each Demon Kill Indestructible Ethereal (Cannot Be Repaired)
Hellslayer Unique Decapitator	Two-Hand Damage: 98 To (278-680) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 189 Required Dexterity: 33 Durability: 40 Weapon Speed: [10]	+100% Enhanced Damage + (3 Per Character Level) 3-297% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) Adds 150-250 Fire Damage + (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Strength (Based On Character Level) + (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level) +25 To Life 10% Chance To Cast Level 16-20 Fireball On Attack
Messerchmidt's Reaver Unique Champion Axe	Two-Hand Damage: 177 To (283-514) Required Level: 70 Required Strength: 167 Required Dexterity: 59 Durability: 75 Weapon Speed: [-10]	+200% Enhanced Damage + (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) Adds 20-240 Fire Damage 100% Bonus To Attack Rating +15 To All Attributes
Executioner's Justice Unique Glorious Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (204-234) To (421-483) Required Level: 75 Required Strength: 164 Required Dexterity: 55 Durability: 50 Weapon Speed: [10]	+240-290% Enhanced Damage 25% Chance Of Crushing Blow 30% Increased Attack Speed -33% Target Defense 50% Chance To Cast Level 6 Decrepify When You Kill An Enemy (Ladder Only)
Fury Runewords	Depends on base model weapon.	+209% Enhanced Damage 40% Increased Attack Speed Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only)
Honor Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	+160% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +9 To Maximum Damage 25% Deadly Strike +250 To Attack Rating +1 to All Skills 7% Life Stolen Per Hit Replenish Life +10 +10 To Strength +1 To Light Radius +2 To Mana After Each Kill
Malice Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	+33% Enhanced Damage +9 To Maximum Damage 100% Chance Of Open Wounds -25% Target Defense -100 To Monster Defense Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +50 To Attack Rating Drain Life -5
Silence Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	200% Enhanced Damage +75% Damage To Undead Requirements -20% 20% Increased Attack Speed +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead +2 To All Skills All Resistances +75 20% Faster Hit Recovery 11% Mana Stolen Per Hit Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Hit Blinds Target +33 +2 To Mana After Each Kill 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Steel Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	20% Enhanced Damage +3 To Minimum Damage +3 To Maximum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 50% Chance Of Open Wounds 25% Increased Attack Speed +2 To Mana After Each Kill +1 To Light Radius
Strength Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	35% Enhanced Damage 25% Chance Of Crushing Blow 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2 To Mana After Each Kill +20 To Strength +10 To Vitality
Venom Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% Prevent Monster Heal Ignore Target's Defense 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit Level 15 Poison Explosion (27 Charges) Level 13 Poison Nova (11 Charges) +273 Poison Damage Over 6 seconds
Beast Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped +40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges)
Breath of the Dying Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20%
Call to Arms Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20%
Crescent Moon Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking 7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking +20% Increased Attack Speed +180-220% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense -35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance 25% Chance of Open Wounds +9-11 Magic Absorb +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)
Doom Runewords	Depends on base model Weapon	5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped +2 To All Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +330-370% Enhanced Damage -(40-60)% To Enemy Cold Resistance 20% Deadly Strike 25% Chance of Open Wounds Prevent Monster Heal Freezes Target +3 Requirements -20%
Eternity Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped +2 To All Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +330-370% Enhanced Damage -(40-60)% To Enemy Cold Resistance 20% Deadly Strike 25% Chance of Open Wounds Prevent Monster Heal Freezes Target +3 Requirements -20%
Famine Runewords	Depends on base model Weapon	+30% Increased Attack Speed +320-370% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense Adds 180-200 Magic Damage Adds 50-200 Fire Damage Adds 51-250 Lightning Damage Adds 50-200 Cold Damage 12% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Strength
Hand of Justice Runewords	Depends on base model Weapon	100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up 100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped +33% Increased Attack Speed +280-330% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 7% Life Stolen Per Hit -20% To Enemy Fire Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Hit Blinds Target Freezes Target +3
Kingslayer Runewords	Depends on base model weapon	+30% Increased Attack Speed +230-270% Enhanced Damage -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 33% Chance of Crushing Blow 50% Chance of Open Wounds +1 To Vengeance Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Strength 40% Extra Gold From Monsters
Passion Runewords	Depends on base model Weapon	+25% Increased Attack Speed +160-210% Enhanced Damage 50-80% Bonus To Attack Rating +75% Damage To Undead +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage +1 To Berserk +1 To Zeal Hit Blinds Target +10 Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% 75% Extra Gold From Monsters Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12 Charges)
Wind Runewords	Depends on base model Weapon	10% Chance To Cast Level 9 Tornado On Striking +20% Faster Run Walk +40% Increased Attack Speed +15% Faster Hit Recovery +120-160% Enhanced Damage -50% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating Hit Blinds Target +1 To Light Radius Level 13 Twister (127 Charges)
Death Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model Weapon	100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die 25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack Indestructible +300-385% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 50% Chance of Crushing Blow +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20%
Fortitude Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model Weapon	Weapons 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius
Grief Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model weapon	35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking +30-40% Increased Attack Speed Damage +340-400 Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense +(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage -20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10-15 Life After Each Kill
Last Wish Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model weapon	6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck 10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking 20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack Level 17 Might Aura When Equipped +330-375% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal Hit Blinds Target +(0.5 per character level) 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
Oath Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model weapon	30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking Indestructible +50% Increased Attack Speed +210-340% Enhanced Damage +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Energy +10-15 Magic Absorb Level 16 Heart Of Wolverine (20 Charges) Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges)
Phoenix Runewords (Ladder Only)	Depends on base model Weapon	Weapons 100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up 40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped +350-400% Enhanced Damage Ignores Target's Defense 14% Mana Stolen Per Hit -28% To Enemy Fire Resistance 20% Deadly Strike +350-400 Defense Vs. Missile +15-21 Fire Absorb

Name	Damage	Type
Hand Axe	1 Hand Damage: 3 - 6 Sockets: 2	Normal
Axe	1 Hand Damage: 4 -11 Minimum Strength: 32 Sockets: 4	Normal
Double Axe	1 Hand Damage: 5 - 13 Minimum Strength: 43 Sockets: 5	Normal
Military Pick	1 Hand Damage: 7 - 11 Minimum Strength: 49 Minimum Dexterity: 33 Sockets: 6	Normal
War Axe	1 Hand Damage: 10 - 18 Minimum Strength: 67 Sockets: 6	Normal
Large Axe	2 Hand Damage: 6 - 13 Minimum Strength: 35 Sockets: 4	Normal
Broad Axe	2 Hand Damage: 10 - 18 Minimum Strength: 48 Sockets: 5	Normal
Battle Axe	2 Hand Damage: 12 - 32 Minimum Strength: 54 Sockets: 5	Normal
Great Axe	2 Hand Damage: 10 - 18 Minimum Strength: 63 Minimum Dexterity: 39 Sockets: 6	Normal
Giant Axe	2 Hand Damage: 22 - 45 Minimum Strength: 70 Sockets: 6	Normal
Hatchet	1 Hand Damage: 10 - 21 Level Requirement: 19 Minimum Strength: 25 Minimum Dexterity: 25 Sockets: 2	Exceptional
Cleaver	1 Hand Damage: 10 - 33 Level Requirement: 22 Minimum Strength: 68 Sockets: 4	Exceptional
Twin Axe	1 Hand Damage: 13 - 38 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 85 Sockets: 5	Exceptional
Crowbill	1 Hand Damage: 14 - 34 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 94 Minimum Dexterity: 70 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Naga	1 Hand Damage: 16 - 45 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 121 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Military Axe	2 Hand Damage: 14 - 34 Level Requirement: 22 Minimum Strength: 73 Sockets: 4	Exceptional
Bearded Axe	2 Hand Damage: 14 - 34 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 94 Minimum Dexterity: 70 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Tabar	2 Hand Damage: 24 - 77 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 101 Sockets: 5	Exceptional
Gothic Axe	2 Hand Damage: 18 - 70 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 115 Minimum Dexterity: 79 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Ancient Axe	2 Hand Damage: 43 - 85 Level Requirement: 25 Minimum Strength: 115 Minimum Dexterity: 79 Sockets: 6	Exceptional
Tomahawk	1 Hand Damage 33 - 58 Level Requirement: 40 Minimum Strength: 125 Minimum Dexterity: 67 Sockets: 2	Elite
Small Crescent	1 Hand Damage 38- 60 Level Requirement: 45 Minimum Strength: 115 Minimum Dexterity: 83 Sockets: 4	Elite
Ettin Axe	1 Hand Damage 33 - 66 Level Requirement: 52 Minimum Strength: 145 Minimum Dexterity: 45 Sockets: 5	Elite
War Spike	1 Hand Damage 30 - 48 Level Requirement: 59 Minimum Strength: 133 Minimum Dexterity: 54 Sockets: 6	Elite
Berserker Axe	1 Hand Damage 24 - 71 Level Requirement: 64 Minimum Strength: 138 Minimum Dexterity: 59 Sockets: 6	Elite
Feral Axe	2 Hand Damage 25 - 123 Level Requirement: 42 Minimum Strength: 196 Sockets: 4	Elite
Silver-Edged Axe	2 Hand Damage 62 - 110 Level Requirement: 48 Minimum Strength: 166 Minimum Dexterity: 65 Sockets: 5	Elite
Decapitator	2 Hand Damage 49 - 137 Level Requirement: 54 Minimum Strength: 189 Minimum Dexterity: 33 Sockets: 5	Elite
Champion Axe	2 Hand Damage 59 - 94 Level Requirement: 61 Minimum Strength: 167 Minimum Dexterity: 59 Sockets: 6	Elite
Glorious Axe	2 Hand Damage 60 - 124 Level Requirement: 66 Minimum Strength: 164 Minimum Dexterity: 55 Sockets: 6	Elite

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