Greataxe sits in the Heavy weapon class — Slow attack speed, Very High damage. Best paired with the Burn trait and ores like Demonite. Here's the full breakdown.
HeavyClass
SlowSpeed
Very HighDamage
BurnIdeal Trait
Greataxe — At a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Class | Heavy |
| Attack Speed | Slow |
| Damage Profile | Very High |
| Recommended Trait | Burn |
| Top Ore Picks | Demonite, Inferno, Pyrestone |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros: AoE cleave, highest raw DPS, burn synergy
Cons: Slowest speed, no crit potential, brutal stamina cost
Best Greataxe Recipes
Three tested recipes for Greataxe, each targeting a different playstyle:
Meta Damage Build
Recipe: Demonite + Inferno + Pyrestone
→ Activates Burn trait consistently, tuned for boss damage.
Balanced Build
Recipe: Demonite + Obsidian + Mithril
→ Trades some peak damage for defense trait activation.
Budget Build
Recipe: Obsidian + Ruby + Silver
→ Accessible early-mid game recipe with respectable output.
How to Play Greataxe
The Greataxe rewards players who understand its rhythm. With Slow attacks and Very High damage per hit, the priority is landing hits at the right moment — not spamming attacks. Combine that with the Burn trait for consistent bonus damage.
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