The Axe

The Axe is an Axe/Hammer. Its appearance closely resembles that of a Gibson "Flying V" guitar. It produces an electric guitar sound when swung. The Axe is dropped rarely by Plantera.

Its best Modifier is Legendary.

Tips

 * Because of its high base damage, formidable knockback, and autoswing ability, it is often regarded as a weapon rather than a tool, despite being the strongest Axe and Hammer in the game.

Trivia

 * The Axe was added as a tribute to Dimebag Darrell, founding member of Pantera.
 * Its name and sprite refer to electric guitars being nicknamed "axes" in rock music culture. The Axe being dropped by Plantera is part of the reference to American Metal band Pantera, which Redigit's girlfriend has stated is her favorite band.
 * With 175% Axe power and 100% hammer power, it is both the most powerful axe as well as the most powerful hammer in the game. However, Shroomite Digging Claw will cut down trees faster due to its extremely high mining speed, and Spectre Hamaxe will have longer range, but they both lack offense power.
 * It's a alternate version of Picksaw despite only it has axe power, and not pickaxe power
 * If one moves backwards while auto-swinging The Axe, one will "moonwalk," regardless of where the cursor is on the screen.