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This article is about the weapon type. You may be looking forAxe (Famicom), the most basic weapon of the type in the NES games.
"Club" redirects here. For the weapon inShadows of Valentia, seeClub (Terror).

TheAxe (Japanese:Axe) is one of the primary weapon types in theFire Emblem series. A physical weapon type, axes typically possess the greatestraw power of physical weapons, yet are considerablyheavier, and have lesseraccuracy; in this respect, axes are similar todark magic. Along withswords andlances, axes are part of theweapon triangle; in accordance with it, they possess an advantage over lances, but are weak to swords. InFire Emblem Gaiden, axes do not exist, and in its remake,Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, axes are only available to enemy units; in other titles they are used by both playable and enemy units.

InFire Emblem Fates, theirHoshidan counterpart is called theclub (Japanese:金棒kanabō). They are almost exactly the same as axes and share a weapon level, differentiated by the effect of that, on average, they have higher hit and critical rates but lower might.

Axes in theFire Emblem series by type


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Basic axes

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Axe--
Bronze Axe--
Iron Axe--
Steel Axe--
Silver Axe--
Brass Club--
Iron Club--
Steel Club--
Silver Club--
Training Axe--
Compact Axe--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Poleaxes and greataxes

Poleaxes (Japanese:戦斧Battle Axe) are a variation on the standard iron, steel and silver axes. Characterised as larger and heavier axes, they possess greaterpower than their axe counterparts at the expense of greaterweight and lowerhit. They are an axe counterpart to the "blade" swords and "greatlance" lances, appearing only inRadiant Dawn.

They are not to be confused with the anti-cavalryPoleax appearing in other games of the series.

Greataxes are theEngage equivalent of the poleaxes.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Iron Poleax--
Steel Poleax--
Silver Poleax--
Iron Greataxe--
Steel Greataxe--
Silver Greataxe--
Hurricane AxeDeals magic-based damage.
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Effective axes

A number of axes dealbonus damage to enemies.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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MaceEffective against armored units.
HammerEffective against armored units.
Axe of ZoltanEffective against armored units.
PoleaxEffective against mounted units.
Dragon AxeEffective against dragon units.
SwordslayerEffective against myrmidon and mercenary units. Also reverses theweapon triangle.
FiendcleaverEffective against monster units.
Laguz AxeEffective against laguz units.
Volant AxeEffective against flying units. Ranged axe.
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Ranged axes

These axes deal damage to enemies at 1–2 range.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Hand Axe--
Tomahawk2 range only inFates.
Hatchet--
Short Axe--
Bolt AxeDealsthunder-based damage inPath of Radiance, magic-based axe damage inAwakening onward.
Iron Star AxeEnemy-only
Steel Star AxeEnemy-only
Silver Star AxeEnemy-only
Iron MaceEnemy-only
Steel MaceEnemy-only
Silver MaceEnemy-only
Throwing Club--
Battering Club2 range only.
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Character's axes

New Mystery of the Emblem,Awakening, andFates contain a number of themed axes named for individual characters, but are not locked specifically to them. InNew Mystery of the Emblem, they sell for 0 gold; inAwakening, they sell for ¼ of the buy value instead of ½.

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Bordcord Axe--
Barst's Axe--
Legion's Axe--
Orsin's HatchetRanged weapon.
Titania's AxeGrants thePatience skill when equipped.
Hector's Axe--
Camilla's AxeFemale units only.
Arthur's AxeMale units only.
Beruka's Axe--
Rinkah's Club--
Ryoma's Club--
Fuga's Club--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Regalia and personal axes

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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HelswathLombard andBrian only inGenealogy of the Holy War.
VougeOsian only. Ranged axe.
ArmadsHector only inFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.
Wolf BeilHector only.
Garm--
UrvanUnused inPath of Radiance.
TarvosNolan only. Appears only in non-Japanese versions.
Wolf BergWalhart only.
AurgelmirAmong playable classes, onlyBerserkers may acquire requisiteweapon level.
BölverkGaron only. 1–3 range.
Axe of Ukonvasara--
Aymr--
Crusher--
Freikugel--
Fragarach--
Ukonvasara--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Miscellaneous axes

WeaponAvailable in:Notes
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Devil AxeUnused inPath of Radiance.
Broken Axe--
Brave AxeBrave weapon.
Killer Axe--
Venin AxeMay inflictpoison status on enemy.
Battle Axe--
Master AxeBrave weapon.
SwordreaverReversesweapon triangle and doubles its effects.
Emblem Axe--
Basilikos--
Practice Axe--
Hauteclere--
Frying Pan--
Immortal Axe--
Hit Axe--
Glass Axe--
Quick AxeBrave weapon.
VengeanceGrantsVengeance when equipped.
Ladle--
Imposing Axe--
Superior AxeGrantsAxebreaker when equipped.
Bone Axe--
Raider Axe--
Berserker's Axe--
Venge Club--
Pike-Ruin Club--
Dual ClubReverses theweapon triangle.
Great Club--
Carp Streamer--
Hoe--
Adamant Club--
Splitting Axe--
Rusted Axe--
Nóatún--
Lollichop--
Revanche--
A means that the weapon is available in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Classes capable of using axes

There are 63 different classes which, at some point in the series, have been able to wield axes.

ClassWields axes in:Notes
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LordHector only inThe Blazing Blade.
Great Lord--
Fighter--
Pirate--
BrigandUsesswords inGaiden.
Barbarian--
Master Knight--
Warrior--
Axe Knight--
Great Knight--
Armored Axe--
General--
Baron--
EmperorUnused inThracia 776.
Axe Fighter--
Mercenary--
Berserker--
HeroChoice between lances or axes upon promotion inEngage.
PaladinInPath of Radiance, only those promoted fromAxe Knights or those who choose axes as their second weapon can wield axes. The pre-promoted PaladinTitania wields axes by default.
Journeyman--
Phantom--
Tarvos--
Maelduin--
Cyclops--
Wyvern Lord--
King Daein--
Reaver--
Lance General--
Axe General--
Sword GeneralPart 4 enemies variant only.
MarshallExcludingZelgius variant.
Gold Knight--
Wyvern Rider--
Dragonlord--
Vanguard--
Griffon Rider--
War Monk--
War Cleric--
Dread Fighter--
Conqueror--
Master of Arms--
Oni Savage--
Oni Chieftain--
Blacksmith--
Malig Knight--
Nohrian King--
Empty Vessel--
Titan--
Deimos--
Commoner--
Noble--
Armored Knight--
Brawler--
Fortress Knight--
War Master--
Flame EmperorEnemy only.
Armored Lord--
SuccesseurDiamant only.
Bow KnightChoice between swords, lances, or axes upon promotion inEngage.
Wolf KnightChoice between swords, lances, or axes upon promotion inEngage.
Mage KnightChoice between swords, lances, or axes upon promotion inEngage.
Axe Flier--
Fell ChildRafal andNil only.
A means that the class wields axes in that game, while a indicates the contrary.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Axe

--

Japanese

Axe

Spanish

Hacha

Axe

French

Hache

Axe

German

Axt

Axe

Italian

Ascia

Axe

Dutch

Bijl

Axe

Portuguese
(Brazil)

Machado

Axe

Korean

도끼

Axe

Simplified Chinese

Axe

Traditional Chinese

Axe

Club

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Club

--

Japanese

金棒

Akanabō is a spiked club used in feudal Japan.

Spanish

Porra

Club

French

Batte

Bat

German

Keule

Club

Italian

Clava

Club

Korean

곤봉

Club

Gallery

Weapon types
Physical weaponsArtAxeBow(Ballista)CannonballGauntletsDaggerLanceSword
Magical weaponsAnima(FireThunderWind)Black magicDarkLightStaffTome(Blue tomeColorless tomeGreen tomeRed tome)White magic
Other weaponsBreathCrest StoneSpecialStoneStrike, beast, and monster weapons
Axes
Basic axesAxeAxe of ZoltanBarst's AxeBasilikosBattle AxeBeruka's AxeBordcord AxeBroken AxeBronze AxeCompact AxeEmblem AxeFrying PanGlass AxeHauteclereHector's AxeHit AxeImmortal AxeImposing AxeIron AxeIron PoleaxKiller AxeLadleLegion's AxePractice AxeRusted AxeSilver AxeSilver PoleaxSplitting AxeSteel AxeSteel PoleaxTraining Axe
Axes with secondary effectsArthur's AxeBerserker's AxeBone AxeBrave AxeCamilla's AxeDevil AxeDragon AxeFiendcleaverHammerIron GreataxeLaguz AxeMaceMaster AxePoleaxQuick AxeRaider AxeSilver GreataxeSteel GreataxeSuperior AxeSwordreaverSwordslayerTitania's AxeVengeanceVenin AxeVolant Axe
Magic-based axesBolt AxeHurricane Axe
Ranged axesHand AxeHatchetIron Star AxeOrsin's HatchetShort AxeSilver Star AxeSteel Star AxeTomahawk
Regalia and personal axesArmadsAurgelmirAxe of UkonvasaraAymrBölverkCrusherFragarachFreikugelGarmHelswathTarvosUkonvasaraUrvanVougeWolf BeilWolf Berg
Clubs
Basic clubsBrass ClubCarp StreamerGreat ClubIron ClubRinkah's ClubRyoma's ClubSilver ClubSteel Club
Clubs with secondary effectsAdamant ClubDual ClubFuga's ClubHoePike-Ruin ClubVenge Club
Ranged clubsBattering ClubIron MaceSilver MaceSteel MaceThrowing Club