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A greataxe was a double-bladed, two-handed melee weapon in the axe family.[2]

Description[]

The greataxe was a large, heavy battleaxe with a double-bladed head. The shaft was usually constructed of stout wood and longer than even a dwarven waraxe, with about half that length being just the grip alone.[3]

Weaponology[]

Wielded two-handed, the double blades allowed an alternating forward/backswing attack with devastating results. Because they required some training to use effectively, greataxes were typically considered a martial weapon.[4]

Notable Greataxes[]

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Notable Users[]

Classes[]

  • Barbarians tended to favor the greataxe for their tremendous lethality.[5]

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Appearances[]

Novels
War in TethyrThe Fanged Crown
Video Games
Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the BeholderBaldur's Gate III
Card Games
Magic: The Gathering (AFR)

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