
Longhaft Axe
Overview
- Category
- Greataxe
- Max level
- +25
- Weight
- 12.5
- Damage type
- Standard
- Infusable
- Yes
- Hits per minute
- 48 E
- Overall tier
- C
Strengths
Longer range than most axes
Weaknesses
Low base damage, outclassed by other reach-focused weapons

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Description
Large iron axe with a long handle. Weapon of the maltreated Misbegotten.
Making use of the force generated by its length, this weapon's resentment-charged blows are difficult to stop.
Notes
The Longhaft Axe weapon can be found at the following location:
Rare drop from Misbegotten wielding it.
There is an easy to kill one at Castle MorneDungeon in Weeping PeninsulaRegion. From Beside the Rampart GaolGrace site of grace [Elden Ring Map here], cross the bridge and will be on the left sleeping.
Can be farmed efficiently from two Misbegotten by heading to the farm down the stairs and north from the Windmill VillageGrace site of grace.
Can also be dropped by the same enemy in Cave of the ForlornGrace, south of the minor Erdtree in the Consecrated SnowfieldGrace.
Weapon Skill: War Cry
This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War
Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables
Longhaft Axe can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.
Sell Value: 100
Base drop rate is 2% (at 100 Discovery)
Compared to the other greataxes, this weapon has a higher hyperarmor modifier when two-handing.
At 80 Strength with Heavy infusion, the Longhaft Axe has 765 AR while one-handing and 820 AR while two-handing.
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 Longhaft 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