Axe

Discover the stats, locations, and synthesis recipes for all the Axe weapons in Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, from the basic Axe to Death's Scythe.

Alright, let's talk about the Axe weapon line in Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. While some folks might prefer the Great Sword, these axes pack a serious punch, even if they feel a tad slower. We'll go through each one, from the early game all the way to the ultimate scythe!

Here's a breakdown of the Axe weapons you can get:

• Axe — This is your starting point. It's pretty strong for how early you can grab it from Hammer's shop. It deals Slash damage and has a cool special where it jumps up and comes back down to smash.
• Battle Axe — A step up from the basic Axe, this one also comes from Hammer's shop. It boasts a higher ATK bonus and keeps the 'Axe special' move.
• Bhuj — You'll need to synthesize this one. It requires the Battle Axe and the Manticore soul. It offers a solid ATK increase and retains the Axe special.
• Great Axe — This is a significant upgrade, requiring synthesis of the Bhuj and the Great Axe Armor. It offers a massive ATK boost and is noted as being exceptionally strong, potentially available around the halfway point of the Condemned Tower or even earlier if you explore the Wizardry Lab.
• Golden Axe — Another synthesis-only weapon, combining the Great Axe with the Final Guard soul. This one has a very high ATK stat, but keep in mind that the Final Guard soul can be a pain to acquire.
• Death's Scythe — The ultimate weapon in this line. It's synthesized using the Golden Axe and the Death soul. While it's the most powerful in terms of raw ATK, it's noted as being slow and sometimes unwieldy due to its shape. It also has a unique special attack involving a miniature biting skull.

Synthesis Notes:

• To get the Battle Axe, you'll need the Axe and the Axe Armor.
• The Bhuj is made from a Battle Axe and the Manticore soul.
• You'll need a Bhuj and the Great Axe Armor to synthesize the Great Axe.
• The Golden Axe requires a Great Axe and the Final Guard soul.
• Finally, Death's Scythe is synthesized from a Golden Axe and the Death soul.

Location and Price Summary:

Stat Bonus and Damage Type:

• All weapons in the Axe line provide a Slash damage type.
• Stat bonuses range from +40 ATK for the basic Axe all the way up to +142 ATK for Death's Scythe.