Magic Axe

The magic axe has quite a long history in Britannia. Developed shortly before the arrival of the Shadowlords, a magic axe is thrown. Whether 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 purchase outright.

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.

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 magic axe could also equip the magic 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 are not found in Ultima VI at all.

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

Trivia

 * Throwing axes are also found on the Serpent Isle, and 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.
 * In Ultima VII Part Two, magic axes have a damage of 8 and a reach of 16.