War Axe of the Night

This item serves as both a Weapon, dealing more damage but attacking slower than its sword variant, and functions as an axe as well. This can save the player space by allowing them to not carry an Axe and a Sword.

One advantage of the Axe over most other melee weapons is that it swings repeatedly when the attack button is held down. However, while swinging the Axe in this fashion, the player cannot turn around, a potential disadvantage when mobbed from both sides. A decent hit box that extends slightly behind the player compensates somewhat for this, and when used properly the Axe's ability to keep swinging without turning around can allow the player to give ground against mobs without discontinuing their melee attacks.

The Axe works particularly well with a full set of Shadow Armor, as the 21% attack speed bonus (7% per item worn) helps compensate for the Axe's naturally slow attack speed.

The special properties of the Axe's attack (automatic swing, does not turn the player around, hit box extends behind the player, cuts down trees) help to make it an excellent gardening tool as well as a weapon, especially in hilly terrain.

History

 * 1.0.6 Damage increased from 18 to 20.