Axe (skill)

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Axe is the combat skill to wield an Axe, a melee weapon. Ogre and Troll Explorers may begin the game with basic knowledge of this skill. Other might-oriented characters can pick up the skill quickly enough, but player characters of the magic-oriented classes are unable to learn it.

Description

While rather slow on the attack, axes do a lot of damage when they hit. Expert axe fighters gain a little more speed on their attacks while masters can deliver extra damage. Axe grandmasters gain a chance of ruining their opponent's armour, making them more vulnerable.

Technical notes

• Ruined armour stays ruined unless the party leaves the map.

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Acquisition

The Axe skill can be acquired at the following guilds:

• Warriors of Virtue (Ryft, Etanasfeld)
• Circle of Steel (Soronne)

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Expertise

Mastery of the skill influences its effectiveness. The various effects are cumulative.

Axe
mastery	normal	expert	master	grandmaster
teachers		Atta Bearhuner (S'Fauni) Hachiman (Etanasfeld)	Charles Majestic (Nannaria)	Amyr (Ryft)
class		Explorer
		Agent, Adventurer	Warrior
		Thief, Monk, Bard	Knight, Assassin	Ranger
effect	Skill increases Chance to Hit	Skill reduces Recovery Time	Skill added to Attack Damage	Chance of 1% per 2 skill levels to halve opponent's Armour Class

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