The Axe

The Axe is a Hardmode, post-Plantera hamaxe, a combination of a hammer and an axe. It produces an overdriven electric guitar sound when swung, which changes in tone depending on the distance from the cursor to the player. The Axe has a chance of being dropped by Plantera on the, and a  chance on the.

Trivia

 * The Axe closely resembles a "Flying V" guitar model.
 * Despite The Axe looking like a Gibson Flying V, it has four tuning machines, which likely makes its design a Gibson/Epiphone Flying V Bass.
 * The Axe was added as a tribute to, guitarist and member of the American heavy metal band , which Cenx has stated is her favorite band. Fittingly, Plantera, the enemy referencing Pantera, drops it.
 * Its name and sprite refer to electric guitars being nicknamed "axes" in rock and heavy metal music culture. Its dual role as a hammer comes from how some classic "hard rockers" would famously smash their guitars on stage as part of their acts.
 * Before becoming rock slang for the guitar in 1967, "axe" was first used as jazz slang in 1955 (possibly earlier) for the saxophone, and later the trumpet (for its history; see here, and here).
 * The Axe is one of the three musical weapons in the game, the others being the Magical Harp and the.
 * Unlike similar items such as the, , or the Stellar Tune, it cannot be strummed.
 * In 1.4, the Axe's notes increase as the cursor is moved further out. The farther, the higher the note when swung. Prior to this, The Axe would play notes randomly.
 * In 1.4, the Axe's notes increase as the cursor is moved further out. The farther, the higher the note when swung. Prior to this, The Axe would play notes randomly.