Axes

Learn about all the Axes in Fire Emblem: Awakening! See their Might, Uses, Effects, and required Weapon Levels to equip them.

Hey there! So, you're looking to get a handle on Axes in Fire Emblem: Awakening? Great choice! They're powerful, but knowing which one to use and when is key. Let's break down what each Axe does so you can pick the right tool for the job.

First off, you'll see a few stats for each weapon: 'Level' is the minimum weapon proficiency you need to wield it. 'Might' is basically its raw damage output. 'Uses' tells you how many times you can swing it before it breaks. Some Axes also have special 'Effects' that can really change the game.

A quick rundown on those special effects:

• Weapons like the Brave Axe let you attack twice, which is amazing for taking down tougher enemies quickly.
• The Hand Axe, Short Axe, Tomahawk, Bolt Axe, and Orsin's Hatchet have a range of 1-2, meaning you can hit enemies from a distance – super useful! The Bolt Axe is special because it counts as magic, which can be handy against certain foes.
• Need to deal with heavily armored units? The Hammer is your best friend there.
• Want to land critical hits more often? The Killer Axe is the way to go.
• Hauteclere is a legendary Axe that can fully heal your unit when you use it – talk about a lifesaver!
• Helswath gives you a nice Defence boost (+5), making your unit tougher to hit.
• The Volant Axe is great against flying enemies, and the Imposing Axe hits hard but watch out for its low accuracy.
• Some Axes come with built-in skills! The Superior Axe gives you 'Axebreaker', and Titania's Axe grants 'Patience'. Vengeance also comes with its namesake skill.
• Hector's Axe is a solid all-around boost, giving +2 to Strength and Defence.
• Finally, the Wolf Berg is a powerful, long-range Axe that only Walhart can use.

Don't forget about the Ladle – it's pretty weak with only 1 Might, but hey, it's an Axe! And the Glass Axe has a massive 15 Might but only 3 Uses, so use it wisely!