Chainsaws

Chainsaws are the Hardmode version of axes. Chainsaws can be used as an effective weapon, especially the Adamantite Chainsaw. Like the Muramasa and other fast-swinging swords, chainsaws can deal huge amounts of damage quickly; their tradeoff is even more damage for no attacking arc. To capitalize on their damage and almost paralyzing capabilities (especially when pinning enemies to walls), they are recommended to be reforged with the Ruthless prefix. A Legendary Adamantite Chainsaw with a Warrior Emblem will deal 51 damage and hit extremely quickly. Chainsaws are also effective against the Wall of Flesh for their fast attack rate and high damage. Oddly enough, none of the chainsaws (including the Drax) are capable of matching the Molten Hamaxe and its 150% axe power. However, they are far more powerful in combat and "hit" trees faster, which retains their otherwise lost practicality.