Hand Axe - Baldur's Gate 3 Database

Stained with blood and gore, the handle has almost rusted through.

Location: Putrid Bog

• Lacerate

Melee Weapon

1d6 Slashing

Hand Axe

Simple

Light

1.5m Range

Somehow, this axe is perpetually feels warm to the touch.

• Sold by Arron the trader in the Druid Grove for 130 gold.

Burned Alive: Deals an additional +1d4 Slashing damage to Burning targets.

Melee Weapon

1d6 Slashing

Hand Axe

Simple

Light

1.5m Range

Slashing

A straightforward hatchet, dulled slightly from wood - or bones.

Description: The Handaxe is a non-magical, basic variant among the Handaxes weapon family. This simple melee weapon is designed for one-handed use and allows for dual-wielding without specialized training. Its construction is suitable for both close combat strikes and throwing at adversaries as a ranged attack.

Design Elements: The Handaxe presents itself as a straightforward hatchet, its edges slightly dulled from repeated contact with wood or bones.

• Starting equipment for barbarians (appears twice).
• Frequently encountered as common loot throughout the game.

Melee Weapon

1d6 (1~6) + Strength Modifier Damage Types Slashing

Hand Axe

Simple

Dippable, Light, Thrown

1.5m Range

Slashing

This axe’s hooked blade is crafted to cleave flesh and bone.

Description: The Handaxe +1 stands as an uncommon variant, lightly enchanted with a +1 enhancement, within the Handaxes weapon family. This simple melee weapon, designed for one-handed use, offers the added versatility of being hurled as a projectile.

Design Traits: The blade of this axe is skillfully fashioned with a hooked edge, primed for slicing through flesh and bone.

• This weapon can be acquired from the trader:
  • Dammon located within the Druid Grove

Proficiency: Equipping this weapon in the main hand, if proficient, grants access to the following action:

Lacerate (Weapon Action): Slash at the target’s vital points, causing bleeding. However, Bleeding does not affect Undead and Constructs.

Melee Weapon

1d6 + 1 (2~7) + Strength Modifier Slashing

Hand Axe

Simple

Light, One-Handed, Thrown

1.5m Range

Slashing