Elden Ring
Elden Ring

Elden Ring possesses several Axes and Greataxes that are among the greatest in the game. There are quite a few of them in the game, each with a different set of damage and stat requirements. As a result, deciding which option to choose might be difficult. So, in this tutorial, we’ll look at the Elden Ring tier list for Axes and Greataxes, ordered from best to worst.

Best Axes in Elden Ring & Tier List

best axes and greataxes tier list for elden ring
AxeTier
Stormhawk AxeS-Tier
Rosus’ AxeS-Tier
Sacrificial AxeS-Tier
Jawbone AxeA-Tier
Battle AxeA-Tier
Highland AxeA-Tier
Iron CleaverA-Tier
Warped AxeB-Tier
Icerind HatchetB-Tier
Celebrant’s CleaverB-Tier
Forked HatchetC-Tier
Ripple BladeC-Tier
Hand AxeC-Tier

Stormhawk Axe – Best Axe in Elden Ring

This is the best axe in the game if you are focused only on Physical damage. It has:

  • Physical damage: 130
  • Critical damage: 100

And it gets the weapon skill Thunderstorm which costs 19 FP on use. To use it you should have:

  • Strength: 19
  • Dexterity: 15

Rosus’ Axe

You should use this axe if you plan on inflicting magic damage to your enemies. These are its stats:

  • Physical damage: 106
  • Magic damage: 68
  • Critical damage: 100

You get the weapon skill Rosus’s Summons with it, and using this skill costs 15 FP. To use it you should have:

  • Strength: 18
  • Dexterity: 10
  • Intelligence: 18

Sacrificial Axe

This is an alternative to the Stormhawk Axe. This weapon comes quite close to it in terms of damage. It has these stats:

  • Physical damage: 128
  • Critical damage: 100

You get the weapon skill Wild Strikes with it that costs 2 FP to use. To use it you should have:

  • Strength: 16
  • Dexterity: 10

Best Greataxes in Elden Ring & Tier List

GreataxeTier
Gargoyle’s Black AxeS-Tier
GreataxeS-Tier
Executioner’s GreataxeA-Tier
Axe of GodrickA-Tier
Rusted AnchorA-Tier
Longhaft AxeA-Tier
Crescent Moon AxeA-Tier
Great Omenkiller CleaverA-Tier
Butchering KnifeB-Tier
Winged GreathornB-Tier
Gargoyle’s Great AxeB-Tier

Gargoyle’s Black Axe – Best Greataxe in Elden Ring

Gargoyle’s Black Axe is the best weapon for not only dealing normal but also holy damage. These are its stats:

  • Physical damage: 100
  • Holy damage: 120
  • Critical damage: 100

This weapon comes with the skill War Cry, which costs 16 FP upon use. To use it you should have:

  • Strength: 24
  • Dexterity: 8
  • Faith: 22

Greataxe

It is a simple and strong weapon. Greataxe is best suited when your character is strong and you are focused on physical damage. Its stats are:

  • Physical damage: 151
  • Critical damage: 100

You get the weapon skill Barbaric Roar with it. It will cost you 16 FP whenever you use it. To use it you should have:

  • Strength: 30
  • Dexterity: 8