Magic Axe

Magic axes are axes that have been enchanted to produce desirable effects in combat, and may bear magics which enhance damage done to a foe or allow thrown axes to magically return to their wielder. Such weapons may be found in  Ultima III,  IV,  V,  Runes of Virtue,  VII,  Ultima Underworld,  Ultima Underworld II and  VII Part Two.

History
Simple magical axes could first be found for sale in Minoc during the quest of the Avatar. These powerful weapons were imbued with additional strength through their enchantments and were also capable of returning to a hand that threw them, making them potent devices for use against distant foes. During the reign of Lord Blackthorn, the standard magical throwing axe ranked amongst the best armaments a warrior could wield in battle.

Effectiveness of the Weapon

 * In  Ultima III +2 axes do 24-28 points of damage and +4 axes do 4-40 points of damage.


 * In  Ultima IV the magic axe does 96 points of damage and has a reach of ∞.


 * In  Ultima V the magic axe does 20 points of damage and has a reach of 15.


 * In  Ultima VII and  Ultima VII Part Two the magic axe does 8 points of damage and has a reach of 16.

+2 Axes +4 Axes
In archaic Sosaria, during  Ultima III, specially enhanced axes could be procured from the mystic city of Dawn, where the weaponsmith offered a "+2 axe" and "+4 axe". These enchanted axes were not throwable weapons, however.

Other Magical Axes
In addition to the standardized magical throwing axes common to Britannia, a number of unique magical axes have appeared throughout the Ultima series, such as the Axe of Erinon, the  Axe of Firedoom, Axe of Life Stealing, and the Deceiver.

Ultima III
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima III:
 * Dawn (+2 axes and +4 axes sold at the weaponsmith for 400gp; 2,700gp)

Ultima IV
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima IV:
 * Minoc (magic axes sold at the Iron Works for 2500gp)

Ultima V
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima V:
 * Bordermarch (magic axes are sold at the The Shattered Shield for 1000 gp)
 * Jhelom (found in the tree stump outside the east walls, via a secret door on the ground level of the northeast tower).
 * Yew (magic axes are sold at Arms of Justice for 1000 gp)

Runes of Virtue
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Runes of Virtue:
 * In the dungeon Cavern of Hatred, descend from the south side of Level Three.

Ultima Underworld
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima Underworld:

Ultima VII
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima VII:
 * Skara Brae (wielded by skeletons in Horance's Dark Tower)
 * Skara Brae, building at 41S/71W.
 * Serpent's Hold Armoury.
 * In the dungeon Despise at 18N/14W and 23N/15E.

Ultima Underworld II
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima Underworld II:
 * Anodunos (an axe of Major Damage may be found on level one at another fork, to the east of the stairs who leads to level two.)
 * Tomb of Praecor Loth (an axe of Great Damage may be found on level one at the passages towards the vaulted halls of the northwestern spoke.)

Ultima VII Part Two
Magic axes may be found at the following locations in Ultima VII Part Two:
 * Inside Hazard's Cave.
 * Ice Dragon's Cave north at 88N/18W.
 * Monk Isle, in Ophidian's ruins.
 * Moonshade, in the treasure room of the Palace of the MageLord.
 * Moonshade (magic axes sold by Pothos for 1200 guilders)
 * Moonshade, in the store room of Pothos.
 * Shamino's Castle, in the armoury.
 * Western Forest, in possession of a goblin inside the secret Goblin encampment at 8S/30W.
 * Western Forest, in possession of Pomdirgun, inside the secret Goblin encampment at 30S/20W.