Throwing axes are axes that are mainly used for ranged combat, but also can be "switched" to melee – with less damage, however, than a pure battle axe. They add to a character's encumbrance when stacked, as they are axes and not ammunition. This can also be wielded as a one-handed weapon, so it can be used in combination with a shield or second one-handed weapon. However, throwing axes cannot be equipped in the off-hand. As they are axes, proficiency in axes helps hit rate and damage.
Description
| “ | Throwing Axe The hand axe or throwing axe is also known as a hatchet. The axe blade has a sharp steel tip counterbalanced by a pointed fluke. The short handle has a point on the bottom, and the head may have a spike on the top. |
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Locations[]
This weapon is seldom used by opponents – stores are a more reliable source as are containers in places where troops have setup camp; they're sold at most weapon stores in all campaigns.
The Black Pits[]
Sold by[]
- Devlin Taralon (∞)
Baldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast[]
- Weapon racks in Nashkel Mines
- NOTE: This list is incomplete. You are encouraged to complete it.
Sold by[]
- Maltz's Weapon Shop
- Thunderhammer Smithy (∞), stack size: 5
- Nashkel Store (×25, stack size: 5)
- Candlekeep Inn (×25, stack size: 5)
- NOTE: This list is incomplete. You are encouraged to complete it.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn[]
Sold by[]
- NOTE: This list is incomplete. You are encouraged to complete it.
Throne of Bhaal[]
Sold by[]
The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay[]
Sold by[]
Notes[]
- Throwing axes do not break, despite the iron crisis.
- It is more profitable to split stacks of throwing axes and selling them one by one since they always sell for at least 1
each. Due to their low initial price, it may also be profitable to buy them from merchants, split the stack and sell them again for a higher sum. However, the time involved doing this might be better spent on hacking up opponents. - Switch between ranged and melee by right-clicking on the weapon symbol in the quickbar.
External links[]
- Throwing axe on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.