Golden Axe/Characters

All characters deal roughly the same base damage, the difference between them is the strength of their magic and the speed and effectiveness of their attacks.

Tyris Flare


Tyris Flare has the most powerful magic but the shortest reach with her weapon. Her dash attack is a flying kick that has very high priority, and her special attack is a spinning attack that hits enemies directly behind her. Her dashing attack is her most reliable attack. She is favoured among speedrunners as her speed and magic allows them to finish the game quickly.

Ax Battler
Ax Battler is a balanced character; both his attack and magic are average, making him a solid character choice for new players. His dashing attack is a shoulder bash that has low priority, and his special attack is a spinning attack that hits enemies directly behind him. In the Genesis port, his weapon reach is superior compared to Tyris, so he is more efficient when attacking enemies with his combo, jumping attack, and special attack.

Gilius Thunderhead
Gilius Thunderhead sacrifices magic strength for combat prowess. He is the strongest fighter, and the favoured character of many experienced players. His dash attack is a headbutt, which is fairly decent. His special attack is a backwards rolling stab attack that hits enemies far behind him; he is largely invulnerable when rolling. Gilius deals double damage against other characters when playing ../The Duel/ in two-player mode. Gilius is considered the best melee character, due to his excellent weapon reach and his powerful special attack.