How to Unlock and Upgrade the Axe: Weapons

Learn how to get the Axe in Saints Row (2022) for $100 from Friendly Fire, and how to upgrade it through three tiers for increased damage. Discover the Bloodsucker Signature Ability and how to unlock it.

Alright, let's talk about the Axe in Saints Row! It's a solid melee option you can grab pretty early on. You'll need to head over to any Friendly Fire store in Santo Ileso to pick one up. It's not too pricey, just $100, and you can snag it right after finishing the Making Rent mission.

Now, like most weapons in the game, the Axe can be upgraded a few times to make it even more brutal. These upgrades are tied to your player level:

• Tier 1: Unlocks at Level 5. Costs $5,000.
• Tier 2: Unlocks at Level 10. Costs $25,000.
• Tier 3: Unlocks at Level 15. Costs $100,000.

Each upgrade pumps up the Axe's base Damage and its Bleed Damage, so it'll get nastier the higher your level gets.

Unlocking the Bloodsucker Signature Ability

Every weapon has a special Signature Ability, and for the Axe, it's called Bloodsucker. This is a cool perk that lets you “Gain a small amount of health every time you hit an enemy.” You can't buy these abilities; you have to earn them. Once unlocked, you can activate it at any Friendly Fire or the armory in your HQ. You can also toggle it off if you prefer.

Here's the deal for unlocking Bloodsucker:

• Requirement: Kill 15 enemies from behind using regular attacks.

To do a regular attack, just hit the / buttons. Getting enemies to turn their backs can be a bit of a dance. Sometimes they'll stagger and spin around after you hit them, but a good way to set this up is by causing some chaos. Start a fight with both the cops and a rival gang – they'll often distract each other, giving you openings for those sweet back attacks. If you're struggling to get enemies into position, you can also call allies to join the fray; they might just provide the distraction you need.

Pro Tip: If you're finding it tough to get those 15 back attacks, don't sweat it. You can always lower the game's difficulty to make the grind easier. Another solid method is to repeatedly summon rival gangs by leaving negative reviews through the @TCHA Side Hustles. This keeps the enemies coming and gives you more chances to practice those stealthy takedowns from behind.