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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Axes

By
Seren Morgan-Roberts

Ancient Battle Axe

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Breath_of_the_Wild_Guardian_Ancient_battle_axe_icon.png 30 15 Increased damage against Guardian enemies

Unlike the Ancient Short Sword and the Ancient Bow, the Ancient Battle Axe is actually a part of the Guardian weapon range, and is only obtainable from Guardian enemies in shrines and not through forging it at Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. You can defeat the Guardian Enemy at Dah Hesho Shrine for an Ancient Battle Axe.

Ancient Battle Axe+

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Breath_of_the_Wild_Guardian_Ancient_Battle_Axe_Plus_icon.png 45 20 Increased damage against Guardian enemies

The Ancient Battle Axe+ is a stronger version of the Ancient Battle Axe and is also obtainable from Guardian enemies found in shrines. You can get the upgraded battle axe by completing Modest Tests of Strength shrines such as Mijah Rokee Shrine, as the stronger Guardian enemies will sometimes wield this weapon.

Ancient Battle Axe++

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Breath_of_the_Wild_Guardian_Battle_Axe_plus_plus_icon.png 60 25 Increased damage against Guardian enemies

The Ancient Battle Axe++ is the strongest iteration of this guardian weapon. It is wielded by the high-levelled Guardian enemies found in Major Tests of Strength, such as Hia Miu Shrine.

Ancient Bladesaw

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Breath_of_the_Wild_Ancient_Ancient_Bladesaw.png 55 50 Increased damage against Guardian enemies

Unlike the Ancient Battle Axe, the Ancient Bladesaw is not obtainable from Guardian enemies and is instead forged at Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. To forge it, you’ll need 1,000 Rupees, 15 Ancient Screws, 5 Ancient Shafts and 2 Ancient Cores.

Woodcutter’s Axe

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BotW_Woodcutters_axe_icon.png 3 47 Great at chopping trees!

The Woodcutter’s Axe is a weak weapon, but, as the name suggests, it is great at chopping trees! It cuts down trees more efficiently than other weapons and has a pretty high durability despite its base damage, meaning you can use it to chop down entire forests if you’re desperate for wood, branches and/or Korok Leaves. The Woodcutter’s Axe can be found fairly commonly across Hyrule, especially on the Great Plateau. They’re found very often near random huts in the wild or by stables.

Double Axe

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BotW_Double_Axe_Icon.png 18 52 Great at chopping trees!

The Double Axe is essentially a stronger version of the Woodcutter’s Axe! It has the same ability to cut down trees more efficiently but is also more durable and has a higher attack damage, meaning it could also be used in melee combat if needed!

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Nintendo
  • Platforms,
    Switch, Wii U
  • Genre
    Action Adventure
  • Guide Release
    6 April 2018
  • Last Updated
    27 June 2023
    Version History
  • Guide Author
    Cassie Sun

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You wake up in the mysterious Shrine of Resurrection and see a Hyrule you no longer recognize. All you have by your side is the equally mysterious Sheikah Slate and the voice of a stranger to guide you. Take up the mantle of the chosen hero Link and journey throughout the most expansive, open iteration of Hyrule yet in your quest to destroy the monstrous Calamity Ganon and recover your memories of what happened 100 years ago.

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