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Diablo II Weapons: Axes

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Diablo 2 Items FAQ
The expansion has introduced new unique items, so naturally some questions arise.

Axes are the ultimate offensive weapons, they lower your defense but they do the maximum possible damage. With the Polearm Class of weapons appearing in the game the axes no longer are the biggest weapons but they still do a great amount of damage. Like all the other weapons in the game they too can be socketed and of course there are magical, unique, and rare axes.

Throwing Axes

Just like javelins and throwing knives, they can be used as melee weapons, but they do very small amount of damage. Their only advantage is that they don't durability and can be used indefinitely without repair. All characters may equip a throwing axe and a shield at the same time but only Barbarian can equip two throwing weapons.

Weapon	Damage	Requirements	Properties
Throwing Axes	4-7 Melee 8-12 Thrown	40 DEX	60 Max Stack 1x2 Inv Space
Superior Axes	5-8 Melee 8-12 Thrown	40 DEX	60 Max Stack 1x2 Inv Space

One-Handed Axes

They do less damage than the two-handed ones but have faster attack speed and less strength requirements. They can be used with a shield and the Barbarian can use two of them at the same time.

Weapon	Properties	Attack Rate	Requirements
Hand Axe	3-6 Damage 28 Dura	Axe Class Fast: Barb, Pal Normal: Ama, Necro, Sorc	No Str Requirement 1x3 Inv Space
Axe	3-11 Damage 24 Durability	Axe Class Normal: Barb, Pal Slow: Necro, Sorc	26 Str Required 2x3 Inv Space

Two-Handed Axes

They are very heavy weapons and require high strength, they also have a slow attack speed. Their biggest advantage over Polearms is their much bigger minimum damage.

Weapon	Properties	Attack Rate	Requirements
Large Axe	6-13 Damage 30 Durability	Axe Class Normal: Barb, Pal Slow: Ama, Sorc, Necro	35 Str Required 2x3 Inv Space
Broad Axe	9-17 Damage 35 Durability	Axe Class Normal: Barb, Pal Slow: Ama, Necro, Sorc	48 Str Required 2x3 Inv Space
Great Axe	Unknown	Axe Class Unknown	Unknown 2x3 Inv Space

New Diablo 2 uniques
The Lord of Destruction expansion has introduced new unique items, especially in the exceptional unique and elite unique categories.

A selection of unique Diablo weapons
These are some of the most wanted items on any character's list. Of course, keep in mind ice sorceresses usually don't run around with a two-handed axe.

Executioner's Justice Glorious Axe	Two-Hand Damage: (204-234) To (421-483) (312.5-358.5 Avg) Required Level: 75 Required Strength: 164 Required Dexterity: 55 Durability: 50 Weapon Speed: [10] +240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies) 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) (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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Viperfork Mancatcher	Two-Hand Damage: (121-142) To (266-312) (193.5-227 Avg) Required Level: 71 Required Strength: 132 Required Dexterity: 134 Base Weapon Speed: [-20] +190-240% Enhanced Damage (varies) +200-250 To Attack Rating (varies) +50% Increased Attack Speed +325 Poison Damage Over 10 Seconds Poison Resist +30-50% (varies) 15% Chance To Cast Level 9 Poison Explosion On Striking (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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Mang Song's Lesson Archon Staff	Two-Hand Damage: 83 To 99 (91 Avg) Required Level: 82 Required Strength: 34 Durability: 26 Base Weapon Speed: [10] +5 To All Skills +30% Faster Cast Rate -(7-15)% To Enemy Lightning Resistances (varies) -(7-15)% To Enemy Cold Resistances (varies) -(7-15)% To Enemy Fire Resistances (varies) Regenerate Mana 10% +50% Damage To Undead (Ladder Only) (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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The Patriarch Great Sword	One-Hand Damage: 12 to 18 Two-Hand Damage: 21 To 38 Durability: 250 Required Dexterity: 60 Required Strength: 100 Hit Blinds Target Damage Reduced By 3 Magic Damage Reduced By 3 100% Extra Gold From Monsters
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Death's Web Unearthed Wand	One-Hand Damage: 22 To 28 (25 Avg) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 18 Base Weapon Speed: [0] +50% Damage To Undead -40-50% To Enemy Poison Resistance (varies) +7-12 To Mana After Each Kill (varies) +7-12 Life After Each Kill (varies) +2 To All Skills +1-2 To Poison And Bone Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies) (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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Gut Siphon Demon Crossbow	Two-Hand Damage: (67-83) To (104-128) (85.5-105.5 Avg) Required Level: 71 Required Strength: 141 Required Dexterity: 98 Base Weapon Speed: [-60] +160-220% Enhanced Damage (varies) Piercing Attack [33] 12-18% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies) 33% Chance of Open Wounds Slows Target by 25% (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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Astreon's Iron Ward Caduceus	One-Hand Damage: (125-144) To (146-167) (135.5-155.5 Avg) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 97 Required Dexterity: 70 Durability: 70 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] +240-290% Enhanced Damage (varies) Damage +40-85 (varies) +50% Damage To Undead Adds 80-240 Magic Damage 33% Chance of Crushing Blow Slows Target By 25% Damage Reduced By 4-7 (varies) +2-4 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only) (varies) +10% Increased Attack Speed 150-200% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies) (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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Widowmaker Ward Bow	Two-Hand Damage: (50-60) To (132-159) (91-109.5 Avg) Required Level: 65 Required Strength: 72 Required Dexterity: 146 Base Weapon Speed: [0] +150-200% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignore Target's Defense 33% Deadly Strike +3-5 To Guided Arrow* (varies) Fires Magic Arrows [Level 11] (Ladder Only) (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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Ghostflame Legend Spike	One-Hand Damage: (133-156) to (203-238) (168-197 Avg) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 55 Required Dexterity: 57 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] +190-240% Enhanced Damage (varies) Ignore Target's Defense +108 Magic Damage 10-15% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies) +2 To Light Radius Indestructible Ethereal (Cannot Be Repaired)* (Spawns In 1.10 Patch Only)
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The Cranium Basher Thunder Maul	Two-Hand Damage: (119-132) To (560-632) (339.5-382 Avg) Required Level: 87 Required Strength: 253 Base Weapon Speed: [20] +200-240% Enhanced Damage (varies) +20 To Minimum Damage +50% Damage To Undead 75% Chance Of Crushing Blow 4% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking 20% Increased Attack Speed All Resistances +25 +25 To Strength +20 To Maximum Damage (not shown) Indestructible (Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
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Stormspire Giant Thresher	Two-Hand Damage: (100-140) To (285-399) (192.5-269.5 Avg) Required Level: 70 Required Strength: 188 Required Dexterity: 140 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] 150-250% Enhanced Damage (varies) Adds 1-237 Lightning Damage 2% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Chain Lightning When Struck 30% Increased Attack Speed Lightning Resist +50% +10 To Strength Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 27 Indestructible (Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
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