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Demon's Greataxe
		157			50.0
		0			40.0
		88			35.0
		0			35.0
		0			40.0
		100			40
		14.5			60
Requirements & Bonus

28	-		12	12
C	E		D	D
	Greataxe			Standard
	Demonic Flare			35

Demon's Greataxe is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3.

Notes and Tips:

Can NOT be infused or buffed
Reinforced using Titanite Scales
Using the weapon skill gives you a small damage buff for a very long time

Location/Where to Find

Craftedvia Soul Transposition from Soul of a Demon

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Demon's Great Axe Upgrade Table

Name
	Attack ValuesBonus					Parameter Bonus				Auxiliary Effects			Damage Reduction (%)
Regular	157	-	88	-	-	C	E	D	D	-	-	-	50	40	35	35	40
Regular +1	183	-	102	-	-	C	E	D	D	-	-	-	50	40	35	35	40
Regular +2	208	-	116	-	-	C	E	D	D	-	-	-	50	40	35	35	40
Regular +3	234	-	131	-	-	C	E	D	D	-	-	-	50	40	35	35	40
Regular +4	260	-	145	-	-	C	E	D	D	-	-	-	50	40	35	35	40
Regular +5	286	-	160	-	-	B	E	D	D	-	-	-	50	40	35	35	40

Table Key

Requirement	Parameter Bonus	Attack Values	Damage Reduction %	Auxiliary Effects	Others
Strength	Strength	Physical	Physical	Bleeding	Durability
Dexterity	Dexterity	Magic	Magic	Poison	Weight
Intelligence	Intelligence	Fire	Fire	Frost
Faith	Faith	Lightning	Lightning	Curse
		Dark	Dark
		Critical	Stability
		Spell Buff
		Range

Parameter Bonus: Strength, Dexterity,Magic, Fire, Lightning and Dark bonuses - The scaling multiplier applied to the [Attack: stat]. Scaling quality is from highest to lowest as follows: S/A/B/C/D/E.The higher the player's [Str, Dex, Mag, Fire, Light] stat, the higher the [Attack Bonus: Stat] is (found on the player status screen). The higher the scaling letter, the higher the percent multiplier applied to the [Attack: Stat].This resulting bonus damage is added to the base physical damage of the weapon and is shown in the equipment screen in blue numbers as a "+ X".
Durability: The weapon's HP, when the durability hits 0, the effectiveness of its attacks become weakened to the point of almost uselessness. When an items durability is low, a message will come up saying "Weapon At Risk!" at this point the weapon does not perform at it's best.
Weight: How much the item weights when equipped.
Stability: How well the player keeps stance after being hit
Attack Type: Defines what kind of swing set the weapon has:Regular(R), Thrust(T), Slash(Sl), Strike(St)

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How good is Demon's Greataxe? ›

The Demon's Greataxe has the highest physical damage potential of any weapon in the game. It is very heavy with a short attack range, but can be surprisingly fast. The Strength scaling at high levels makes it one of the strongest weapons for characters with very high strength.

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What is the strongest great AXE ds3? ›

Black Knight Greataxe Overview

The Black Knight Greataxe is worth the investment, as it deals the most physical damage out of almost every axe or greataxe in the game. Its two-handed strong attack is a delayed upward slash that can send most foes flying as well as stagger greater adversaries.

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Where is the Greataxe in Dark Souls 3? ›

Location / Purchased

Defeat Hollow Soldiers wielding these weapons, like on the High Wall of Lothric for a chance to obtain one. Alternatively, it can be found on top of the great bridge above Farron Keep where the Stray Demon lurks.

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Is Demon axe good in DS3? ›

The Demon's Greataxe is a very potent weapon in the right hands. Since it scales from three different stats, it can surpass most weapons in attack damage at very high soul levels. This is compounded by the fact that many enemies in the game are vulnerable to fire.

How much strength to wield a demon greataxe? ›

Even with Raw, you still need 31 strength (I'd suggest 34 minimum as that lets you two-hand everything but smough's hammer) to even two-handed the demon's greataxe in the first place.

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Is greatsword or great axe better? ›

Great Sword does more damage on average. Great Sword works better with Great weapon fighting. Great sword can't roll 1 damage. Great axe works better with crit stuff.

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What is the highest damage thrust weapon in ds3? ›

1 Crow Quills

Found in the Ashes of Ariandel DLC, the Crow Quills are arguably the deadliest out of all the Thrusting Swords. When one-handed, they are a fairly standard representation of their weapon class. However, when two-handed, four throwing knife-like illusionary quills appear in the offhand.

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What is the best weapon against demons in ds3? ›

Melee Strategy #1: Katana

Both the Demon from Below and the Demon in Pain are weak to slash damage as well as very susceptible to bleed, making a Katana one of the best weapon choices to use against them, particularly for a Dexterity build.

Where do I get the rotten Greataxe? ›

Where to Get the Rotten Greataxe. The Rotten Greataxe is dropped by specific Rotten Duelist in the Consecrated Snowfield region, west of the Mountaintops of the Giants. You'll find this enemy located near Ordina, Liturgical Town, in the far north of the region leading to Miquella's Haligtree.

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How do you get the Black Knight Greataxe in ds3? ›

Untended Graves is probably the best. There's a great axe black knight at smouldering lake behind an illusionary wall,he's only a quick run from the bonfire. This, there's also one of those crawly guys that fights the knight so he might take some health away to make it a bit easier for you.

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How do you get a deep axe in ds3? ›

A Deep infused Battle Axe can be found on the High Wall of Lothric under the tower where the fire-breathing dragon sits - held by a Mimic.

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What is the most powerful weapon in Demon's Souls? ›

The Northern Regalia is without a doubt, the most powerful weapon in Demon's Souls. First of all, you need to obtain two swords; Demonbrandt and Soulbrandt. After obtaining both Swords, forge them together alongside the False King's Demon's Soul to obtain the Northern Regalia. The weapon itself is a strange one.

Why is Greataxe better than greatsword? ›

The greataxe has a better chance of reaching max (and min) damage on a roll, but the greatsword will deal more consistent damage. And in return, half-orc feature and barbarian feature play better with greataxe. Orcs and Barbarians. They get ONE extra dice when they crit.

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What is the best strength weapon in demons? ›

Dragon Bone Smasher

The Bone Smasher is one of the best Strength weapons in the game. You can get it easily by entering World 2-3 to fight the Dragon God with Pure White World Tendency. The rubble on the left side when you enter will disappear, and the Dragon Bone Smasher will be yours for the taking.

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What is the best weapon for priest demon souls? ›

Priests start with a mace which is good, but what is even better is the Blessed Mace.