Ruffian's Axe
A broad and imposing axe. If you want to leave a fearsome impression, this weapon will do the trick.
Weapon stats
- Required level
- 40
- Source / drop region
- Albaneve Summits
- Attack speed
- 0.7s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
Legendary perks (4)
- Cutting Damage
- Brutal
- Health Leech
- Precise
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.
Other Two-handed Axes
Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.
- Abyssal Wing Axe
The crystal heart, placed between the wings, pulsates with the cold hunger of the abyss.
Lv 43 - Blood Omen Axe
This colossal axe draws strength from those it wounds, stealing their vitality with each strike.
Lv 45 - Boreal Axe
An axe forged from shadowy steel crowned with a single, slimmed gemstone. The grip is mantled with boreal wood.
Lv 40 - Champion's Axe
A hefty two-handed axe, usually wielded by champions of the ring! Axes like these are often a status symbol and represent triumph.
Lv 40 - Curse Bringer Axe
Its maw is cradling a gem that glows as the curse is spoken, leaving foes weaker as it feeds itself.
Lv 43 - Darkwood Axe
This is an elevated version of the Boreal Axe. Its head boasts an intricate design, typical for northern craftsmanship.
Lv 43 - Deeproot Axe
Carved from foraged dead wood and dusty roots, this axe was hardened in the sun to tear flesh and split bones.
Lv 40 - Executioner's Axe
An axe of gruesome origin. It has seen many heads roll and still fulfills its purpose today.
Lv 40 - Fallen Wing Axe
Don't be fooled by its name, this axe was forged in defiance and strikes with relentless fury.
- Golden Recruit Axe
The most successful, newly decorated recruits are sometimes gifted weapons dipped in gold. They aren't any sharper than their less impressive counterparts, but serve as a status symbol among the group.
Lv 40 - Golden War Hero Axe
Many soldiers fall in war. Those who return are heralded and showered in gold and gifts; given weapons befitting a celebrated veteran... but for some, such gifts merely serve as a reminder of their harrowing past.
Lv 40 - Greater Thunderblast Axe
An electrically charged, two-handed axe, able to release sparks into the overcast sky when striking. It was struck by lightning while inside a cataclysmic typhoon and survived, unlike its previous owner.
Lv 40
Ruffian's Axe FAQ
How do I get Ruffian's Axe in Enshrouded?
Ruffian's 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 Ruffian's Axe?
Ruffian's Axe requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Ruffian's Axe scale with?
Ruffian's Axe is a Two-handed Axes weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Ruffian's Axe's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Ruffian's Axe have?
Ruffian's Axe carries 4 named perks: Cutting Damage, Brutal, Health Leech, Precise. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Ruffian's Axe?
Ruffian's 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.