Sacrificial Axe

Hatchet used in ancient sacrificial rite. A Deathbird is depicted as a malevolent deity.

The power of the rite yet lingers. A small amount of FP is restored upon slaying a foe.

The Sacrificial Axe weapon can be found at the following location:

• Weeping PeninsulaRegion (Nighttime only): Dropped by Deathbird that spawns north from Castle MorneDungeon. [Elden Ring Map Link]

• Weapon Skill: Wild Strikes

• This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War

• Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables

• Sacrificial Axe can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.

• Despite hatchet being used in its description, it does not possess the light axe moveset.

• Restores 4 FP per enemy killed in the vicinity of the player while they have this weapon equipped.

  • Does not stack with itself.

  • Does stack with Ancestral Spirit's Horn and Sword of Milos.

  • Enemies killed by other players, enemies or the environment count for this passive too.

• This weapon's AR on the Flame Art, Sacred or Magic infusion is pretty solid, making it an excellent choice for caster builds as a back up melee weapon and for its passive effect.

• Sell Value: 100.

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.08, the speed and distance of some attacks has been increased and the recovery time has been reduced. Also the stagger damage of Axes’ guard counters has been increased. PVP's poise damage has also been reduced with this patch.

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.

• Physical damage updated as of Patch 1.08.

The Sacrificial 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 axe weapon.

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

Ash of War: Wild Strikes (Default) Ash of War: Stamp (Upward Cut) Ash of War: Stamp (Sweep) Ash of War: Lion's Claw Ash of War: Savage Lion's Claw Ash of War: Kick Ash of War: Endure Ash of War: Ground Slam Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker Ash of War: War Cry Ash of War: Barbaric Roar Ash of War: Braggart'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 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 Slam Ash of War: Golden Vow Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Magic, and Cold

Ash of War: Spinning Weapon Ash of War: Gravitas 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