Battle Axe
Overview
Battle Axe is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes and Scrappers, and a secondary set for Tankers.
"You can wield a Battle Axe and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. Battle Axe is a slow but powerful weapon that has a tendency to send foes flying. This massive weapon has a bonus to hit."
Possible Battle Axe Weapon Customizations.
Power Tables
Brute
The Battle Axe power set is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
---|---|---|
Beheader | 1 | Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -DEF |
Chop | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -DEF |
Gash | 2 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Build Up | 6 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
Pendulum | 8 | Melee (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Taunt | 12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt |
Swoop | 18 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockup |
Axe Cyclone | 22 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Cleave | 26 | Ranged, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Scrapper
The Battle Axe power set is available as a primary set for Scrappers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
---|---|---|
Beheader | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -DEF |
Chop | 1 | Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -DEF |
Gash | 2 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Build Up | 6 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
Pendulum | 8 | Melee (Targeted AoE), Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Confront | 12 | Ranged, Foe Taunt |
Swoop | 18 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockup |
Axe Cyclone | 22 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Cleave | 26 | Ranged, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Tanker
The Battle Axe power set is available as a secondary set for Tankers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
---|---|---|
Beheader | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -DEF |
Chop | 1 | Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -DEF |
Gash | 4 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Taunt | 10 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt |
Build Up | 16 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
Pendulum | 20 | Melee (Targeted AoE), Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Swoop | 24 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockup |
Axe Cyclone | 28 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Cleave | 30 | Ranged, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Powers
Axe Cyclone
You spin your Battle Axe in a huge arc, attacking all nearby foes. This attack deals moderate damage to any foe it hits, draws them into melee range (except Scrappers, and can knock them down.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Scrappers only: Slow | |
Minimum Level | 22 (Brute) |
22 (Scrapper) | |
28 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Point Blank Area of Effect |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Beheader
This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.
Damage | Light(Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Brute) |
1 (Scrapper) | |
1 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Knockdown, -Defense | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Accurate Defense Debuff | |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Build Up
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
Recharge | Long |
Minimum Level | 6 (Brute) |
6 (Scrapper) | |
16 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | To Hit Buff |
Chop
The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than Gash (Beheader for Scrappers). This attack can knock down a target.
Damage | High(Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Brute) |
1 (Scrapper) | |
1 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Knockdown, -Defense | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Accurate Defense Debuff | |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Cleave
This is an attempt to split your opponent in two with one fell swoop of your Battle Axe. It is an extremely devastating attack that deals massive damage and can knock foes to the ground. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
Cleave is unaffected by Range and Radius changes.
Damage | Extreme(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 26 (Brute) |
26 (Scrapper) | |
30 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Confront
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds themselves in over their head. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 12 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Taunt | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Taunt |
Gash
Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe dealing superior damage. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot of damage and knock the target down.
Damage | Superior(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 2 (Brute) |
2 (Scrapper) | |
4 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Pendulum
This attack swings your Battle Axe directly in front of you. Foes struck by this attack are dealt heavy damage, and may be knocked down.
Damage | Superior(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 8 (Brute) |
8 (Scrapper) | |
20 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee (Targeted Area of Effect) |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Swoop
A Swoop of your Battle Axe deals a superior amount of damage, and can send your target flying upwards.
Damage | Superior(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 18 (Brute) |
18 (Scrapper) | |
24 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Knockup | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (except Scrappers) | |
Universal Damage |
Taunt
Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Tankers only: Taunts a foe, and some nearby foes, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who find themselves in over their head. Taunted foes tend to ignore other Heroes and focus on you for quite a while, so use this power cautiously. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Recharge | Fast |
Tankers only: Slow | |
Minimum Level | 12 (Brute) |
10 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) |
Foe Taunt | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Taunt |
Historical
- This set has been in the game for Tankers since Issue 0.
- This set was proliferated to Brutes in Issue 12.
- This set was proliferated to Scrappers in Issue 21.
- This set was reworked in Issue 27, Page 5.
External Links
- Battle Axe for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
- Battle Axe for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
- Battle Axe for Tankers at City of Data v2.0