Top 5 Axes in Elden Ring and where to find them?

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Axes form an integral part of the long list of weapons that are available for players in Elden Ring. Most of the axes in the game have strength scaling, though a few of them have dexterity and arcane scaling as well.

In truth, axes are not as popular as katanas or greatswords within the game. However, there are certain players who take a keen liking towards this weapon class and love using them for challenging fights.

The game provides a wide array of axes for players to choose from. As such, a few amongst them are better than the others and need to be hunted in case players intend to clear end-game content with them.

Note: Axes and Greataxes are separate weapon types in Elden Ring

If players are looking for an axe within Elden Ring that inflicts the bleed status effect, then Forked Hatchet is definitely their weapon of choice. The weapon scales off dexterity and has decent base damage as well.

Players can pretty much spam this weapon on bosses, and it will do wonders without a shred of doubt.

Location: Dropped by Imps (an enemy type in Elden Ring)

While this weapon looks normal from the outside, it is definitely one of the best axes available to players in the game. This is simply because Iron Cleaver has one of the best charged attacks in the game.

When triggered, it helps the player cover large distances, making the charge attack quite forgiving. Apart from that, the charged swing has very good tracking, making the weapon extremely good against mobile bosses.

It is also vital to mention that the weapon is a monster in PVP.

Location: Can be dropped by any Misbegotten enemies within the game

This is pretty much a raw physical damage axe that players can use within Elden Ring. The weapon does not have anything special, except the