The Axe

The Axe is a Hamaxe, working as both a Hammer and an Axe. It produces an electric guitar sound when swung. The Axe has a 2% (1 in 50) chance of being dropped by Plantera.

Its best Modifier is Legendary.

Trivia

 * Its appearance closely resembles that of a Gibson "Flying V" guitar.
 * The Axe was added as a tribute to Dimebag Darrell, guitarist and member of Pantera, which Cenx has stated is her favorite band. Additionally, it's a pun as the item is dropped by the Hardmode Boss Plantera.
 * Its name and sprite refer to electric guitars being nicknamed "axes" in rock music culture.
 * Despite the definite article in the item's name, modifier prefixes are still added in front of it, for example, "Legendary The Axe".