Magic Axe

The Magic Axe has quite a long history in Britannia. Being developed shortly before the arrival of the Shadowlords, a Magic Axe is thrown. Once it hits or misses the enemy, it returns to the user like a boomerang. It is one of the best weapons to use in distance combat. Small and light of weight, even the weakest warrior can use them. For these qualities however, they are very expensive weapons to buy in Britannia.

History
They first appeared in Ultima IV, where they were sold in Minoc. They were slightly less expensive than the Magic Bow, and the only characters who could equip the Magix Axe could also equip the bow, so they weren't terribly useful.

In Ultima V, these axes were sold in Yew. They were some of the strongest weapons available, but very expensive.

They were found in Ultima VI as loot.

Magic Axes were quite common by Ultima VII. The best source to find two of them were the two skeleton guards in Horance's tower in Skara Brae. However, the axes had lost some of their power by then.

According to Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour, the Magic Axe has an effectiveness rating of 8, and it is noted that it can be thrown.

Trivia

 * These Axes are also found on the Serpent Isle. They can be bought from Pothos in Moonshade for 600 Guilders each.


 * A Magic Axe on Pagan, which can't be thrown, is called the Deceiver.