Crescent Moon Axe

Greataxe with a large, arcing blade and long handle.

The "Crescent Moon" of its name is said to have been spurred by nostalgia.

Specializes in sweeping through foes by making use of its long handle.

The Crescent Moon Axe weapon can be found at the following location:

• Users can get it in Stormveil CastleDungeon as drop from axe-wielding Exile Soldiers.

• There are 2 Exile Soldiers within 30 seconds of Rampart TowerGrace site of grace [Map Link]. Go south to elevator down then turn left twice. In the stonesword key room.

• There are also 2 Exile Soldiers within 20 seconds of the Limgrave Tower BridgeGrace site of grace. Head directly back into the courtyard and ahead, in the middle of a small group of enemies, is the first one. To the right by two more soldiers in a doorway is the second.

• Can also be acquired via the spirit exile soldiers in Castle SolDungeon.

• Weapon Skill: War Cry

• This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War

• Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables

• Crescent Moon Axe can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.

• This weapon has a unique R2, shared with Axe of Godrick.

• Sell Value: 100

• Base drop rate is 4% (at 100 Discovery)

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below. Additionally, speed, range, recovery time and guard counter speed of Greataxe weapons has increased.

• Other notes and player tips go here

The Crescent Moon Axe can be infused with Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to the greataxe weapon.

See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) All Affinities

Ash of War: War Cry (Default) Ash of War: Stamp (Upward Cut) Ash of War: Stamp (Sweep) Ash of War: Wild Strikes Ash of War: Lion's Claw Ash of War: Savage Lion's Claw Ash of War: Cragblade Ash of War: Kick Ash of War: Endure Ash of War: Ground Slam Ash of War: Earthshaker Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker Ash of War: Barbaric Roar Ash of War: Braggart's Roar Ash of War: Troll's Roar Ash of War: Spinning Slash Ash of War: Sword Dance Ash of War: Quickstep Ash of War: Bloodhound's Step Ash of War: Raptor of the Mists Ash of War: Beast's Roar Ash of War: Stormcaller Ash of War: Storm Stomp Ash of War: Vacuum Slice Ash of War: Determination Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Fire, and Flame Art

Ash of War: Flaming Strike Ash of War: Flame of the Redmanes Ash of War: Eruption Ash of War: Prelate's Charge Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, and Sacred

Ash of War: Thunderbolt Ash of War: Lightning Slash Ash of War: Blinkbolt Ash of War: Lightning Ram Ash of War: Sacred Blade Ash of War: Prayerful Strike Ash of War: Sacred Order Ash of War: Shared Order Ash of War: Golden Land Ash of War: Golden Slam Ash of War: Golden Vow Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Magic, and Cold

Ash of War: Gravitas Ash of War: Waves of Darkness Ash of War: Chilling Mist Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Poison, Blood, and Occult

Ash of War: Poisonous Mist Ash of War: The Poison Flower Blooms Twice Ash of War: White Shadow's Lure Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow