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 2% (1/50) chance of being dropped by Plantera on the, and a 0.5% (1/200) chance on the.

Trivia

 * The Axe closely resembles a "Flying V" guitar model.
 * 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 Stellar Tune.
 * Unlike similar items such as the Rain Song, Ivy, or the Stellar Tune, it cannot be strummed.
 * Unlike similar items such as the Rain Song, Ivy, or the Stellar Tune, it cannot be strummed.