> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Battleaxe > ![[PHB battleaxe.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Weapon Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Martial, Melee | > | **Damage** | 1d8 Slashing | > | **Properties** | [[Equipment, Tools, and Weapons#Versatile\|Versatile (1d10)]] | > | **Mastery** | [[Equipment, Tools, and Weapons#Topple\|Topple]] | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 4 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 10 GP | # Description A Battleaxe is an axe specifically designed for combat. Battleaxes were designed differently to utility axes, with blades more akin to cleavers than to wood axes. Many were suitable for use in one hand, while others were larger and were deployed two-handed.