Stats in 3rd/3.5 Edition: Cost - 10 gp Damage - 1d6 (S) 1d8 (M) Weight - 6 lbs Properties - Slashing Crit Dmg - x3 In this edition the size measures were turned on their head. In this edition, initiative was measured with the lowest number going first (instead of the highest), and the speed factor was added to the initiative roll to slow down the character's turn in initiative. Stats in 2nd Edition: Cost - 5 gp Damage - 1d8 Weight - 7 lbs Properties - Slashing Speed Factor - 7 In 2nd Edition, they introduced a Speed Factor. The battleaxe could deal 1d8 damage to small or medium creatures, and dealt 1d6 damage to large ones. Stats in AD&D: Cost - 5 gp Damage - 1d8 (S-M), 1d6 (L) Weight - 7.5 lbs (75 coins) Properties - n/a In AD&D they introduced different damages depending on the target. Stats in Original D&D: Cost - 7 gp Damage - 1d8 Weight 6 lbs (60 coins) Properties - 2-handed In original D&D, you had to use this weapons 2-handed.
Many were suitable for use in one hand, while others were larger and were deployed two-handed. Battleaxes were specialized versions of utility axes. Stat Block: Cost - 10 gp Damage - 1d8 slashing Weight - 4 lbs Properties - Versatile (1d10)ĭescription: A battleaxe is an axe specifically designed for combat.
