Darkwood Axe
This is an elevated version of the Boreal Axe. Its head boasts an intricate design, typical for northern craftsmanship.
- Required level
- 43
- Source
- Albaneve Summits
- Attack speed
- 0.7s
- Parry power
- 147
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
- Slot tier
- B — Two-handed Axes
Estimated damage
Level 50175Damage
- Base
- 127(72.6%)
- Cutting
- 12(6.9%)
- Piercing
- 12(6.9%)
- Ice
- 24(13.7%)
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 (4)
Magic Ice DamageAdds Magic Ice Damage equal to 10% of base damage
RenewalDefeat an enemy to restore Durability
Cutting DamageAdds Cutting Damage equal to 10% of base damage
Piercing DamageAdds Piercing Damage equal to 10% of base damage
About this slot
The Two-handed Axes slot is rated B for current Enshrouded meta. Slow, heavy two-handers. Top stagger in slot; ideal against armoured frontline enemies and slow bosses.
Darkwood Axe FAQ
How do I get Darkwood Axe in Enshrouded?
Darkwood Axe drops in Albaneve Summits. 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 Darkwood Axe?
Darkwood Axe requires character level 43 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Darkwood Axe scale with?
Darkwood Axe is a Two-handed Axes weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Darkwood Axe's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Darkwood Axe have?
Darkwood Axe carries 4 named perks: Magic Ice Damage, Renewal, Cutting Damage, Piercing Damage. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Darkwood Axe?
Darkwood Axe is a Two-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.