Two-Handed Axe

Heavy, two-handed weapons which evolved from more utilitarian instruments, war axes have appeared in  V,  VI,  VII,  VII Part Two, and  IX, as well as in the Underworld Series.

Description
A standard two-handed axe consists of a wooden shaft with a double-bladed head fixed upon it. Doing nearly as much damage as a greatsword, these weapons can be brutally effective in the hands of a warrior strong enough to wield them, combining the blunt force of a bludgeoning weapon with the cutting power of a blade.

Effectiveness of the Weapon

 * In  Ultima VII, two-handed axes had an effectiveness rating of 10.


 * In  Ultima VII Part Two, they had a damage of 7 and a reach of 14.


 * In  Ultima VIII, axes deal between 6-19 points of damage.


 * In  Ultima IX, a simple two-handed axe deals 20-30 points of damage, while one specifically designed for battle does 40-50 points of damage.

History
This particular version of the more standard axe started to appear for the first time during the tyrannical regime of Lord Blackthorn.