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ByYurii Luzhko
Skull Splitter Axe icon — Enshrouded One-handed Axes

Skull Splitter Axe

The Skull Splitter gets its name from its merciless nature - cleaving skulls with every swing.

Weapon stats

Estimated damage

Level 50
109Damage
Base
85(78.0%)
Cutting
16(14.7%)
Shock
8(7.3%)
Required level
45
Source / drop region
Veilwater Basin
Attack speed
0.6s
Scales with
STR (Strength)

Legendary perks (3)

  • Cutting DamageAdds Cutting Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • MercilessIncreased Merciless Attack Damage
  • Magic Shock DamageAdds Magic Shock Damage equal to 10% of base 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.

Other One-handed Axes

Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.

Skull Splitter Axe FAQ

How do I get Skull Splitter Axe in Enshrouded?
Skull Splitter Axe drops in Veilwater Basin. 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 Skull Splitter Axe?
Skull Splitter Axe requires character level 45 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Skull Splitter Axe scale with?
Skull Splitter Axe is a One-handed Axes weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Skull Splitter Axe's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Skull Splitter Axe have?
Skull Splitter Axe carries 3 named perks: Cutting Damage, Merciless, Magic Shock Damage. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Skull Splitter Axe?
Skull Splitter Axe 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.
Weapon data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Damage is computed with the wiki's own {{Weapon Stats}} formula (base scaling + 10%-per damage-perk); the wiki notes these figures are not updated post Wake of Water, so treat them as estimates. Legendary flag = weapon carries named perks (mundane drops have none). Not affiliated with Keen Games.

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