Throwing Axe

A Throwing Axe is a short-hafted missile weapon. The throwing axe overcomes the limitation of normal battle axes being melee weapons. These axes are specially made to be light in weight and balanced, so that they won't miss their mark too badly. However, its biggest disadvantage is, that once thrown, it can't be reused until after the battle, when it can be picked up.

According to Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour, the Throwing axe has an effectiveness rating of "4" in Ultima VI and VII. In Ultima V, according to | The Other Codex it has a Damage rating of 10 and a Range of 4.

They were found in Ultima V, Ultima VI and Ultima VII. They are employed in great quantity among Trolls beginning in Ultima IV, but did not see widespread use among citizens until Ultima V. Throwing Axes are often used by Trolls, Gargoyles, Ettins and various lowfiles preying on travellers.

A special case is the Magic Axe, which always returns after being thrown, in addition to being stronger than a normal throwing axe.