Diablo II/Axes

Axes have 100 Strength bonus when calculating attack damage, so % Damage = Strength.

One-handed

One-handed axes are swinging weapons, and they occupy 2x3 inventory or stash spaces when not equipped (with the exception of Hand Axes and Hatchets, which occupy 1x3).

Normal

Axe	QLvl	Required			One-Hand Damage			Dur	Max sockets at ILvl			WS	Rng Add
		Lvl	Str	Dex	Min	Max	Avg		< 26	26-40	> 40
Hand Axe	3				3	6	4.5	28	2	2	2	0	0
Axe	7		32		4	11	7.5	24	4	4	4	10	1
Double Axe	13		43		5	13	9	24	4	5	5	10	1
Military Pick	19		49	33	7	11	9	26	4	5	6	-10	1
War Axe	25		67		10	18	14	26	4	5	6	0	2

Exceptional

Axe	QLvl	Required			One-Hand Damage			Dur	Max sockets at ILvl			WS	Rng Add
		Lvl	Str	Dex	Min	Max	Avg		< 26	26-40	> 40
Hatchet	31	19	25	25	10	21	15.5	28	2	2	2	0	0
Cleaver	34	22	68		10	33	21.5	24	4	4	4	10	1
Twin Axe	39	25	85		13	38	25.5	24	4	5	5	10	1
Crowbill	43	25	94	70	14	34	24	26	4	5	6	-10	1
Naga	48	25	121		16	45	30.5	26	4	5	6	0	2

Two-handed

Two-handed axes are staff weapons, and they occupy 2x3 inventory or stash spaces when not equipped (with the exception of Great Axes and Gothic Axes, which occupy 2x4).

Normal

Axe	QLvl	Required			Two-Hand Damage			Dur	Max sockets at ILvl			WS	Rng Add
		Lvl	Str	Dex	Min	Max	Avg		< 26	26-40	> 40
Large Axe	6		35		6	13	9.5	30	4	4	4	-10	1
Broad Axe	12		48		10	18	14	35	4	5	5	0	1
Battle Axe	17		54		12	32	22	40	4	5	5	10	1
Great Axe	23		63	39	9	30	19.5	50	4	5	6	-10	2
Giant Axe	27		70		22	45	33.5	50	4	5	6	10	3

Exceptional

Axe	QLvl	Required			Two-Hand Damage			Dur	Max sockets at ILvl			WS	Rng Add
		Lvl	Str	Dex	Min	Max	Avg		< 26	26-40	> 40
Military Axe	34	22	73		14	34	24	30	4	4	4	-10	1
Bearded Axe	38	25	92		21	49	35	35	4	5	5	0	1
Tabar	42	25	101		24	77	50.5	40	4	5	5	10	1
Gothic Axe	46	25	115	79	18	70	44	50	4	5	6	-10	2
Ancient Axe	51	25	125		43	85	64	50	4	5	6	10	3

Affixes

Maximum Required Level (RLvl) for any magic or rare axe is 52 (maximum Affix Level (ALvL) 70).

The maximum bonuses available for magic and rare axes are summarized below. There are 10 prefix groups:

Prefix	Group	Bonus(es)	Min	Max	ALvl	RLvl	Freq
Merciless	105	Enhanced Damage	81%	100%	32	24	6
Meteoric	110	Attack Rating	121	150	27	20	5
King's	111	Attack Rating	121	150	56	48	5
		Enhanced Damage	81%	100%
Serpent's	115	Mana	11	20	37	27	2
Cobalt	117	Cold Resist	21%	30%	55	41	2
Garnet	118	Fire Resist	21%	30%	55	41	1
Coral	119	Lightning Resist	21%	30%	55	41	1
Jade	120	Poison Resist	21%	30%	55	41	1
Triumphant	121	Mana After Each Kill	1	1	3	2	4
Berserker's	125	Barbarian Skill Levels	2	2	50	42	1

There are 14 suffix groups:

Suffix	Group	Bonus(es)	Min	Max	ALvl	RLvl	Freq
of Quickness	7	Increased Attack Speed	40	40	46	38	5
of the Glacier	10	Cold Damage	(2-4)	(4-15)	27	20	3
		Cold Length (Seconds)	4	4
of Burning	12	Fire Damage	(5-9)	(10-20)	25	18	3
of Thunder	13	Lightning Damage	1	(17-40)	25	18	3
of Slaughter	14	Maximum Damage	15	20	25	18	5
of Performance	15	Minimum Damage	9	14	48	40	5
of Pestilence	16	Poison Damage (1/256 per Frame)	103	103	25	18	3
		Poison Length (Frames)	125	125
of Regeneration	19	Replenish Life	3	5	70	52	4
of Vileness	20	Prevent Monster Heal	1	1	9	6	3
of the Bear	24	Knockback	1	1	8	6	3
of the Locust	27	Life Stolen per hit	6%	7%	20	15	7
of the Wraith	28	Mana Stolen per hit	6%	7%	21	16	7
of Simplicity	30	Requirements	-30%	-30%	25	18	2
of the Ox	31	Strength	6	9	45	37	3

Prefixes

Prefix	Group	Bonus(es)	Min	Max	ALvl	RLvl	Freq
Jagged	105	Enhanced Damage	10%	20%	1	1	9
Deadly			21%	30%	5	3	9
Vicious			31%	40%	8	6	8
Brutal			41%	50%	14	10	8
Massive			51%	65	20	15	7
Savage			66%	80%	26	19	7
Merciless			81%	100%	32	24	6
Bronze	110	Attack Rating	10	20	1	1	8
Iron			21	40	4	3	8
Steel			41	60	8	6	7
Silver			61	80	12	9	7
Gold			81	100	17	12	6
Platinum			101	120	22	16	6
Meteoric			121	150	27	20	5
Sharp	111	Attack Rating	10	20	5	3	9
		Enhanced Damage	10%	20%
Fine		Attack Rating	21	40	12	9	9
		Enhanced Damage	21%	30%
Warrior's		Attack Rating	41	60	19	13	8
		Enhanced Damage	31%	40%
Soldier's		Attack Rating	61	80	27	19	8
		Enhanced Damage	41%	50%
Knight's		Attack Rating	81	100	38	30	7
		Enhanced Damage	51%	65%
Lord's		Attack Rating	101	120	47	39	6
		Enhanced Damage	66%	80%
King's		Attack Rating	121	150	56	48	5
		Enhanced Damage	81%	100%
Serpent's	115	Mana	11	20	37	27	2
Azure	117	Cold Resist	5%	10%	5	3	2
Lapis			11%	20%	35	26	2
Cobalt			21%	30%	55	41	2
Crimson	118	Fire Resist	5%	10%	5	3	4
Russet			11%	20%	35	26	1
Garnet			21%	30%	55	41	1
Tangerine	119	Lightning Resist	5%	10%	5	3	4
Ocher			11%	20%	35	26	1
Coral			21%	30%	55	41	1
Beryl	120	Poison Resist	5%	10%	5	3	4
Viridian			11%	20%	35	26	1
Jade			21%	30%	55	41	1
Triumphant	121	Mana After Each Kill	1	1	3	2	4
Slayer's	125	Barbarian Skill Levels	1	1	30	22	4
Berserker's			2	2	50	42	1

Suffixes

Suffix	Group	Bonus(es)	Min	Max	ALvl	RLvl	Freq
of Readiness	7	Increased Attack Speed	10	10	5	3	6
of Alacrity			20	20	25	17	6
of Swiftness			30	30	34	26	6
of Quickness			40	40	46	38	5
of Frost	10	Cold Damage	1	1	1-3	1	4
		Cold Length (Seconds)	1	1
		Cold Damage	1	(1-2)	4	3	5
		Cold Length (Seconds)	2	2
of the Glacier		Cold Damage	(2-4)	(4-15)	27	20	3
		Cold Length (Seconds)	4	4
of Flame	12	Fire Damage	1	2	1-3	1	4
			1	(2-5)	4	3	5
of Fire			(1-4)	(6-11)	15	11	4
of Burning			(5-9)	(10-20)	25	18	3
of Shock	13	Lightning Damage	1	3	1-3	1	4
			1	(6-8)	4	3	5
of Lightning			1	(9-16)	15	11	4
of Thunder			1	(17-40)	25	18	3
of Craftsmanship	14	Maximum Damage	1	1	1	1	8
of Quality			2	2	4	3	8
of Maiming			3	4	7	5	7
of Slaying			5	7	11	8	7
of Gore			8	10	14	10	6
of Carnage			11	14	19	14	6
of Slaughter			15	20	25	18	5
of Worth	15	Minimum Damage	1	2	1	1	8
of Measure			3	4	12	9	7
of Excellence			5	8	24	18	6
of Performance			9	14	48	40	5
of Blight	16	Poison Damage (1/256 per Frame)	8	8	1-4	1	4
		Poison Length (Frames)	50	50
		Poison Damage (1/256 per Frame)	24	24	5	3	5
		Poison Length (Frames)	75	75
of Venom		Poison Damage (1/256 per Frame)	54	54	15	11	4
		Poison Length (Frames)	100	100
of Pestilence		Poison Damage (1/256 per Frame)	103	103	25	18	3
		Poison Length (Frames)	125	125
of Regeneration	19	Replenish Life	3	5	70	52	4
of Vileness	20	Prevent Monster Heal	1	1	9	6	3
of the Bear	24	Knockback	1	1	8	6	3
of the Leech	27	Life Stolen per hit	4%	5%	6	4	7
of the Locust			6%	7%	20	15	7
of the Bat	28	Mana Stolen per hit	4%	5%	7	4	7
of the Wraith			6%	7%	21	16	7
of Ease	30	Requirements	-20%	-20%	15	11	3
of Simplicity			-30%	-30%	25	18	2
of Strength	31	Strength	1	2	12	8	3
of Might			3	5	33	25	3
of the Ox			6	9	45	37	3