Dark Cleaver
Cleave through it all. Part the Shroud. Excise the tumor.
- Required level
- 40
- Source
- Kindlewastes
- Attack speed
- 0.6s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
- Slot tier
- A — One-handed Axes
Estimated damage
Level 50109Damage
- Base
- 85(78.0%)
- Blunt
- 8(7.3%)
- Shroud
- 16(14.7%)
Sources: enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for every value on this page. Enshrouded 1.0 was released on 2026-10-15; these values have not been checked against it.
Not yet matched to a 1.0 item: the 1.0 server files carry no English names, and this weapon's wiki stats did not single out one of the 510 weapons in them. The 506 that did are in the 1.0 weapon database.
Legendary perks (3)
Blunt DamageAdds Blunt Damage equal to 10% of base damage
Magic Shroud DamageAdds Magic Shroud Damage equal to 10% of base damage
BrutalIncreased Critical Strike Damage
About this slot
The One-handed Axes slot is rated A for current Enshrouded meta. Heavy single-hand with strong stagger. Great for Warriors that want shield uptime without dropping to a club.
Dark Cleaver FAQ
How do I get Dark Cleaver in Enshrouded?
Dark Cleaver drops in Kindlewastes. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.
What level is required for Dark Cleaver?
Dark Cleaver requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Dark Cleaver scale with?
Dark Cleaver is a One-handed Axes weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Dark Cleaver's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Dark Cleaver have?
Dark Cleaver carries 3 named perks: Blunt Damage, Magic Shroud Damage, Brutal. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Dark Cleaver?
Dark Cleaver is a One-handed Axes weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the specialist sub-archetype for this weapon family.