The Axe

The Axe is a tool classified as a Hamaxe, meaning it retains the abilities of an Axe and a Hammer. Its appearance closely resembles that of a Gibson "Flying V" guitar. In line with its appearance, it will make an electric guitar sound when the player swings it.

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. This item is rarely dropped by Jungle Hardmode Boss Plantera, having just a 0.5% chance (1/200). The boss itself is also one of the strongest in the game, making it very difficult to obtain.

Tips

 * While Autoswinging, the player will be unable to change direction. This can be alleviated by briefly releasing the attack button to allow the player to readjust the weapons direction.

Trivia

 * "Axe" is a name rock guitarists use for their guitars; "Jeffrey, Hand me my Axe!".
 * 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.
 * The act of using a guitar to smash objects may be also a reference to Jimi Hendrix's infamous "smashed guitar" display, or Pete Townshend's numerous acts of guitar smashing.
 * The Axe might be a reference to where Plantera got its name (The Axe is also one of Plantera's drop), from an American rock band called "Pantera" which is thought to be Redigit's girlfriend's favourite band. The guitar icon for The Axe is also very similar to a Dean Flying V which was the guitar of choice of the late band member Dimebag Darryl.
 * The Axe could also be a reference to the guitar of Eddie Riggs from the game Brütal Legend or the guitar used by Atomsk in the anime FLCL, but probably not.