*When infused: 168 physical dmg/168 elemental dmg and B scaling with chosen element. Str scaling changes to C.
Hand Axe is a weapon in Dark Souls 2.
A crude hand axe.
More of a tool than a weapon. Its short range necessitates close-range, and therefore perilous, combat. Does a respectable amount of damage, however, considering its relatively light weight.
Acquired From
- Starting weapon of the Bandit
- Sold by Merchant Hag Melentia for 700 souls.
- Treasure pickup just upstairs from the Cardinal Tower bonfire in the Forest of Fallen Giants
Hints and Tips:
- Upgraded with regular Titanite to +10.
- Though at first this weapon may seem puny and harmless, it can be a very viable backup weapon. With relatively high damage for its weight and how early on you can get it, it is also an alright early game choice.
Youtube relevant videos:
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Dual Wield Tutorial
Required in Build:
- Either high Strength or infuse with Dark.
((Link to build))
Hand Axe Upgrades
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| Regular | 135 | - | - | - | - | 110 25 |
C | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Regular +10 | 270 | - | - | - | - | - | B | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Magic | 84 | 84 | - | - | - | ^ | C | - | C | - | - | - | - | - | 52.9 | 26.6 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Magic +10 | 168 | 168 | - | - | - | ^ | C | - | B | - | - | - | - | - | 52.9 | 26.6 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Fire | 84 | - | 84 | - | - | ^ | C | - | - | C | - | - | - | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 46.6 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Fire +10 | 168 | - | 168 | - | - | ^ | C | - | - | B | - | - | - | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 46.6 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Lightning | 84 | - | - | 84 | - | ^ | C | - | - | - | C | - | - | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 46.6 | 27.9 |
| Lightning +10 | 168 | - | - | 168 | - | ^ | C | - | - | - | B | - | - | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 46.6 | 27.9 |
| Dark | 84 | - | - | - | 84 | ^ | C | - | - | - | - | C | - | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 46.6 |
| Dark +10 | 168 | - | - | - | 168 | ^ | C | - | - | - | - | B | - | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 46.6 |
| Poison | 84 | - | - | - | - | ^ | C | - | - | - | - | - | 112 | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Poison +10 | 168 | - | - | - | - | ^ | C | - | - | - | - | - | 140 | - | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Bleed | 84 | - | - | - | - | ^ | C | - | - | - | - | - | - | 112 | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Bleed +10 | 168 | - | - | - | - | ^ | C | - | - | - | - | - | - | 140 | 52.9 | 7.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Raw | 138 | - | - | - | - | ^ | E | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Raw +10 | 310 | - | - | - | - | ^ | E | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Enchanted | 120 | - | - | - | - | ^ | E | - | D | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Enchanted +10 | 240 | - | - | - | - | ^ | E | - | C | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Mundane | 60 | - | - | - | - | ^ | D | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Mundane+10 | 120 | - | - | - | - | ^ | D | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Table Key
Please see the Upgrades page for details on Upgrade paths, ore and blacksmiths. You can see the Stats page for detailed explanations on what they do.
| Requirements/ Parameter Bonus |
Attack Values | Damage Reduction (%) Reducing the elemental damage taken in % |
Auxiliary Effects | Others |
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 Strength |
Physical |
Physical |
Bleeding |
 Durability |
 Dexterity |
Magic |
Magic |
 Poison |
Weight |
 Intelligence |
Fire |
Fire |
 Petrify |
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Lightning |
Lightning |
 Curse |
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 Counter Strength |
 Stability |
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 Range |
Parameter Bonus: Strength, Dexterity,Magic, Fire, Lightning and Dark bonuses - The scaling multiplier applied to the [Attack: stat]. Scaling quality is from highest to lowest as follows: S/A/B/C/D/E.
The higher the player's [Str, Dex, Mag, Fire, Light] stat, the higher the [Attack Bonus: Stat] is (found on the player status screen). The higher the scaling letter, the higher the percent multiplier applied to the [Attack: Stat].
This resulting bonus damage is added to the base physical damage of the weapon and is shown in the equipment screen in blue numbers as a "+ X".
Durability: The weapon's HP, when the durability hits 0, the effectiveness of its attacks become weakened to the point of almost uselessness. When an items durability is low, a message will come up saying "Weapon At Risk!" at this point the weapon does not perform at it's best.
Weight: How much the item weights when equipped.
Stability: How well the player keeps stance after being hit
Attack Type: Defines what kind of swing set the weapon has.
Regular(R), Thrust(T), Slash(Sl), Strike(St)
AnonymousDo NOT listen to the description. This axe is incredibly good. I actually prefer it over the Bandit Axe even in end-game.
- Anonymous
I use a magic version of this weapon and pair it with the small leather shield, and also use an enchanted light crossbow.
It is a good combo for a cleric looking to consider sorcery. [I don't know why, I am just a sucker for a priest-turned-sorcerer in all the souls games...]
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This is like, the lowest requirement good weapon you can get, right?
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This is the exact axe I use in real life to chop wood with. Like I wish I had a picture of my face when I saw it. Now playing a starting class of swordsman, powerstance DW two of these, with a character named after myself, and even looks identical to me, right down to my semi fat self (lost weight, I chop wood for a living now, so its becoming muscle). And I am kicking some boooooooooootay! Saved the game for me, literally.
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Excellent secondary weapon for a str build. Quick attack, great for close up combat.
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Love this thing Takes patience but its quick powerful and gets the job done.
Great move-set and damage, but the low durability is an issue for me. Needs multiple repairs to get through some areas. I guess it's mostly used as a boss weapon.
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This hand axe has actually carried me through the entire game from ruin sentinels all the way to nashandra.
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Start as warrior Sprint to cardinal tower Grab ace Buy second from merchant Up stats Dual wield cause shields are for scrubs Beat game
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Great secondary just like in Dark Souls 1, but no Dex scaling... oh well, trade offs happen.
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Legendary little axe. Great to keep handy on a STR build as a quick secondary
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+10 raw handaxe is actually 310 damage, not 276. Fix, please?
This has been my melee of choice on my hexer for ages. I am currently looking for something better now that I'm in endgame, but I won't forget my first good melee.
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