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Bronze Age - Axes

Axes for hack and slash jobs.

Bronze Age - Axes

Axes

Axes are defined by their broad cutting and hacking blades and long handles. They were originally adapted from tools that happened to be effective at cutting other things.

Table of Axes

Weapon Type / Weapon Name Description Hands Damage Die / Dice Damage Type(s) Range Materials Item Traits Cost
Handaxe A small handaxe designed for cutting small sections of wood. 1 1d4 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal Common, Crafted,  Useful,  20 Silver 
Hatchet A small hatchet designed for cutting wood and brush. 1 1d4 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal or Stone Common, Crafted,  Useful, Throwable, Brutal I 40 Silver
Shovel A full length Shovel with a sharpened edge designed to get through tough earth. 1-2 1d6 Slash, Blunt 1 M Wood, Metal Common, Crafted,  Useful 40 Silver
Woodcutter’s Ax A large and well made ax, designed to fell trees and split wood. 1-2 1d6 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal Common, Cast,  Useful, Variable 80 Silver
War Ax A military ax designed for combat rather than utility. 1-2 1d8 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal Military,  Cast,  Brutal I, Variable 100 Silver
Bearded Ax A military ax with an extended blade section, that adds extra weight and stability. 1-2 1d8 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal Military, Forged,  Brutal II, Variable 150 Silver
Jawbone Ax  A crude ax fashioned from the jawbone of a long dead beast. 2 1d10 Slash 1 M Bone Common, Brutal I, Heavy 180 Silver
Battleax A large ritual ax with dual axheads, unwieldy and dangerous. 2 1d10 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal Military,   Cast, Awkward, Brutal III 500 Silver
Greataxe A massive pole ax designed to fell mounts from under their riders. 2 1d12 Slash 1 M Metal Military,  Cast,  Brutal III 800 Silver
Executioner's Ax An oversized ax designed for public executions. 2 2d6 Slash 1 M Wood, Metal Rare, Cast,  Heavy, Brutal III 1,000 Silver

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