What to know
- Battleaxes are slow but extremely high-damage melee weapons
- Each tier requires a Workbench and increasingly rare materials
- Battleaxes excel at crowd control and armor-breaking combat
- Higher tiers reward timing and positioning over fast attacks
Battleaxes are heavy-hitting melee weapons in Hytale, built for players who prefer raw power over speed. While slower than swords or daggers, battleaxes deal massive damage per swing, making them ideal for breaking through tough enemies, armored foes, and clustered groups.
List of Battleaxes in Hytale
| Battleaxe tier | Game stage | Combat strength |
|---|---|---|
| Crude | Early survival | High damage, very slow |
| Copper | Early game | Stronger strikes |
| Iron | Mid game | Reliable heavy weapon |
| Thorium | Mid–late game | Effective vs tough enemies |
| Cobalt | Late game | High armor damage |
| Adamantite | Endgame | Massive single-hit power |
| Mithril | Top tier | Maximum damage potential |
All Battleaxes in Hytale and how to craft them
Crude Battleaxe crafting requirements
The Crude Battleaxe is the first heavy weapon available.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tree Trunks | 3 |
| Plant Fiber | 6 |
| Stone | 6 |
It hits hard early on but requires careful timing due to its slow swing speed.
Copper Battleaxe crafting requirements
Copper Battleaxes offer improved durability and damage.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 6 |
| Tree Trunks | 6 |
| Plant Fiber | 4 |
This tier is effective against early-game elites and grouped enemies.
Iron Battleaxe crafting requirements
Iron Battleaxes are a major mid-game upgrade.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Iron Ingots | 10 |
| Light Leather | 4 |
| Linen Scraps | 3 |
Iron battleaxes balance heavy damage with acceptable durability for extended fights.
Thorium Battleaxe crafting requirements
Thorium Battleaxes prepare you for harsher biomes.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Thorium Ingots | 12 |
| Medium Leather | 4 |
| Linen Scraps | 3 |
This tier excels against enemies with higher health pools.
Cobalt Battleaxe crafting requirements
Cobalt Battleaxes dominate late-game combat encounters.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cobalt Ingots | 14 |
| Heavy Leather | 4 |
| Shadoweave Scraps | 3 |
They deal devastating blows to armored enemies and bosses.
Adamantite Battleaxe crafting requirements
Adamantite Battleaxes are among the strongest craftable weapons.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Adamantite Ingots | 16 |
| Heavy Leather | 5 |
| Cindercloth Scraps | 3 |
This tier is ideal for high-risk, high-reward combat situations.
Mithril Battleaxe crafting requirements
The Mithril Battleaxe is the pinnacle of heavy melee weapons.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mithril Ingots | 10 |
| Storm Leather | 4 |
| Voidheart | 1 |
The Voidheart component makes this weapon extremely rare and powerful.
How to craft battleaxes in Hytale
- Craft and place a Blacksmith’s Anvil to unlock weapon recipes.
- Gather the required ingots, leather, cloth, and rare materials.
- Interact with the Workbench and navigate to Workbench > Weapons.
- Select the battleaxe recipe and confirm the craft.
How to use battleaxes effectively
- Time your swings carefully—missing attacks leaves you vulnerable.
- Use battleaxes against slow, high-health, or armored enemies.
- Position yourself to hit multiple enemies with a single swing.
- Pair battleaxes with defensive gear or mobility abilities to survive between attacks.
Why battleaxe progression matters in Hytale
Battleaxes reward patience, positioning, and timing. If you enjoy crushing enemies with powerful single strikes and controlling the battlefield, progressing through battleaxe tiers is one of the most satisfying combat paths in Hytale.
Battleaxes scale heavily with tier progression. Using a low-tier battleaxe in later biomes dramatically increases risk, while higher-tier versions let you end fights quickly with fewer hits.
