One-Handed Axe

A one-handed axe is a more powerful strength-based weapon for a hero who can meet its demands. In Elaria, it may come from a mountain workshop, a guard's equipment, or an experienced adventurer's collection. Its balanced shape and ornamentation can reveal its intended use. Carrying an axe need not be taken as proof of a wild disposition.

It uses one hand and offers a higher attack bonus than lighter strength-based options, while requiring greater strength. Choosing it may depend on the need to combine attacks with a shield. A battle axe grants no automatic bonus to woodworking or special damage. When used as an ordinary tool, its usefulness depends on the item's design and the particular obstacle.

Attacks use Strength (STR). The 1H designation means it uses one hand. The minimum is STR7, and its catalog physical attack bonus (PATK) is +4. The price is 4 gp. A hero's total attack is then calculated from attributes and the applicable rules; the listed weapon bonus is not the entire final attack.