Tainted Axe
A mighty one-handed axe, tainted by the blood of the fallen.
Weapon stats
- Required level
- 40
- Source / drop region
- Springlands
- Attack speed
- 0.6s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
Legendary perks (3)
- Cutting Damage
- Brutal
- Precise
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.
- Batwing Axe
The blades of this axe have sharp edges that flow into an upper peak. They were crafted like that to break through frozen lake surfaces or walls and resemble bat wings.
Lv 40 - Bonebreaker
A primitive, but well-crafted brutal weapon to splinter the bones of the enemy.
Lv 40 - Celestial Axe
An ice-cold axe with a central, vibrant gem. Its blades are adorned with small spikes to cause maximum damage. When this axe rains down on its enemies, it beautifully reflects the sun's light.
Lv 40 - Chief Drak'Dal Axe
Those who wield the Chief Drak'Dal Axe command great awe - one swing is enough to bring a tribe to its knees. It's taken many lives, and lusts for countless more.
Lv 46 - Dark Cleaver
Cleave through it all. Part the Shroud. Excise the tumor.
Lv 40 - Death Gazer Axe
Its crystal eye watches the battlefield, and thoses it fixes upon rarely see another dawn.
Lv 45 - Dimweald Axe
- Dragonsbane
An axe found atop the skull of a giant dragon skeleton. Legends say it was used to slay the mother dragon, but it wasn't lodged inside her cranium when you found it. That's probably for the best. Mothers have enough headaches already.
Lv 40 - Enshrouded Axe
A mighty axe wich lusts for blood.
Lv 40 - Fenrig's Axe
An axe made for cutting down trees. Slightly less effective for fighting off wolves.
Lv 40 - Frostwing Axe
Legends say that this weapon was once wielded by a hero who was mangled in battle. He sought a freezing cave to rest and tend to his wounds, leaving a trail of blood in the snow. Once he emerged after a hundred-year slumber, a swarm of ice bats soared into the night sky, signaling his return.
Lv 40 - Graven Idol Axe
Carved with a stone visage, this axe is as much relic as weapon.
Lv 50
Tainted Axe FAQ
How do I get Tainted Axe in Enshrouded?
Tainted Axe drops in Springlands. 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 Tainted Axe?
Tainted Axe requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Tainted Axe scale with?
Tainted Axe is a One-handed Axes weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Tainted Axe's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Tainted Axe have?
Tainted Axe carries 3 named perks: Cutting Damage, Brutal, Precise. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Tainted Axe?
Tainted 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.