- For one-handed axes in Dragon Age II, see Axes.
- For one-handed axes in Dragon Age: Inquisition, see Axes (Inquisition).
- For one-handed axes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, see Axes (The Veilguard).
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Waraxes are one-handed melee weapons. They tend to do moderate damage with decent armor penetration, and have better critical strikes than a mace.
Properties[]
| Name | Attribute | Attribute Modifier | Aim Time | Speed Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waraxes | 100% strength | 110% | -0.1 |
Scaling[]
| Tier | Base damage | Armor penetration | Critical chance | Range | Requisite | Runes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (Tier 1) | 6.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | Melee | 11 strength | 0 |
| Grey Iron (Tier 2) | 6.60 | 2.30 | 1.10 | Melee | 13 strength | 0 |
| Steel (Tier 3) | 7.20 | 2.60 | 1.20 | Melee | 15 strength | 1 |
| Veridium (Tier 4) | 7.80 | 2.90 | 1.30 | Melee | 19 strength | 1 |
| Red Steel (Tier 5) | 8.40 | 3.20 | 1.40 | Melee | 25 strength | 2 |
| Silverite (Tier 6) | 9.00 | 3.50 | 1.50 | Melee | 27 strength | 2 |
| Dragonbone (Tier 7) | 9.60 | 4.00 | 1.60 | Melee | 31 strength | 3 |
| White Steel (Tier 8) | 10.20 | 4.50 | 1.70 | Melee | 35 strength | 3 |
| Volcanic Aurum (Tier 9) | 10.80 | 5.00 | 1.80 | Melee | 39 strength | 3 |
Axes[]
Dragon Age: Origins[]
| Name | Damage |
Critical chance | Armor penetration | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aodh Silverite Requires: 27 strength |
9.00 | 1.50% | 3.50 | 1.10 | 2 | +3% melee critical chance +20% fire resistance -5% cold resistance +1 fire damage |
Dropped by Cristof in the streets of Denerim after Pearls Before Swine quest in Origins. Sold by Glassric in the City of Amaranthine in Awakening. |
| Ash Warrior Axe Varies Requires: 11 strength |
6.00 | 1.00% | 2.00 | 1.10 | 0 | +2 attack | |
| Axameter Silverite Requires: 27 strength |
9.00 | 4.50% | 5.25 | 1.10 | 2 | +2 damage +10% critical damage Lucky +4 damage vs. Dragons |
Acquired from a stump in the Strange Wood. |
| Axe Varies Requires: 11 strength |
6.00 | 1.00% | 2.00 | 1.10 | 0 | ||
| Axe of the Grey Silverite Requires: 27 strength |
9.00 | 1.50% | 3.50 | 1.10 | 2 | +3 melee critical chance +2 armor penetration +6 damage vs. darkspawn |
Found in the Grey Warden Vault in Denerim. |
| Biteback Axe Silverite |
9.00 | 1.50% | 3.50 | 1.10 | 2 | +1.5 armor penetration +15% critical/backstab damage |
Restriction: Rogue |
| Bloodline Varies Requires: 25 strength |
8.40 | 1.40% | 3.20 | 1.10 | 2-3 | +3 dexterity +10% spirit resistance +1 armor penetration +4 damage vs. darkspawn |
Obtained in Ortan Thaig from the Corrupted spider queen during A Paragon of Her Kind. |
| Dal'Thanu Varies Requires: 11 strength |
6.00 | 1.00% | 2.00 | 1.10 | 0 | ||
| Darkspawn Waraxe Varies Requires: 11 strength |
6.00 | 1.00% | 2.00 | 1.10 | 0 | +0.5 armor penetration -1 dexterity |
|
| Deygan's Dal'Thanu Veridium Requires: 19 strength |
7.80 | 1.30% | 2.90 | 1.10 | 1 | +10% nature resistance +4 attack |
|
| Dwarven Waraxe Varies Requires: 11 strength |
6.00 | 1.00% | 2.00 | 1.10 | 0 | ||
| The Veshialle Dragonbone Requires: 31 strength |
9.60 | 1.60% | 4.00 | 1.10 | 3 | +2 strength +5% melee critical chance +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat +10% critical/backstab damage +2 nature damage |
Sold by Bodahn Feddic in the Party Camp. |
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening[]
| Name | Damage |
Critical chance | Armor penetration | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Dwarven Axe Dragonbone Requires: 31 |
9.60 | 1.60 | 4.00 | 1.10 | 3 | +1 damage +1 armor penetration |
Equipped by Sigrun when she joins the party |
| Daisycutter Volcanic Aurum Requires: 39 strength |
10.80 | 1.80% | 5.00 | 1.10 | 3 | +3% melee critical chance Telekinetic +2 nature damage |
Found in a sarcophagus in the Avvar Deep Crypt in Vigil's Keep - Basement. |
| Darkspawn Waraxe Varies Requires: 11 strength |
6.00 | 1.00% | 2.00 | 1.10 | 0 | +2 cunning +1 armor penetration |
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| Heirsplitter Dragonbone Requires: 31 strength |
9.60 | 1.60% | 4.00 | 1.10 | 0 | +2 damage +4 attack +10% critical/backstab damage |
Obtained by repairing the Damaged Axe at the forge in Kal'Hirol - Trade Quarter. |
Leliana's Song[]
| Name | Damage |
Critical chance | Armor penetration | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tug's Edge Grey Iron Requires: 13 strength |
6.60 | 1.10% | 2.30 | 1.10 | 0 | +1 or +3 strength +0.5 or +1.5 armor penetration +10% or +25% critical/backstab damage |
This weapon has two sets of stats. |
The Darkspawn Chronicles[]
| Name | Damage |
Critical chance | Armor penetration | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkspawn Waraxe Steel Requires: 15 strength |
7.20 | 1.20% | 2.60 | 1.10 | 0 | +0.5 armor penetration |
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