Bearded axe

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A Bearded Axe from the Reinassance

A bearded axe is a type of axe that has been used since the 6th century, and it is commonly associated with the Vikings.

Description

The lower portion of the axe bit extending the cutting edge below the width of the butt is referred to as the "hook" or "beard", and provides a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall weight of the axe low. Efficiently used in combat to pull a weapon or shield from an enemy's grip.

History

Viking Age

Bearded axes were used by the Vikings in combat. Occasionally they were dual-wielded.

Renaissance

By the time of the Renaissance a "Bearded Axe" was a heavy bladed two-handed battle axe. This inaccurate description was also carried onto the Ottoman Empire.

Weapon statistics

Anglo-Saxon England (9th century)

Name	Class	Atk	Spd	Stun	Crit Pre	Wgt	Availability
Bear-Claw	Raven	101	55	95	67	10	Purchase the Berserker Pack
Fyrd Axe	Bear	111	47	105	67	12	Loot chest in Forseti's Rest, Jorvik
Housecarl's Axe	Wolf	106	50	100	67	11	Loot chest in Utbech
Raider Axe	Bear	102	54	95	67	10	Default weapon
The Thunderer	Wolf	101	55	100	67	10	Purchase the Taranis Pack
Tusk Axe	Bear	111	47	105	67	12	Purchase the Premium Starter Pack
Varin's Axe	Bear	110	48	105	67	12	Complete Honor Bound
Angel Wing	Bear	103	56	100	66	9	Purchase the Blessed Warrior Pack
Crescent Moon	Bear	103	56	100	66	9	Purchase the Moonlight Weapon Pack
Kalastungr	Bear	103	56	100	66	9	Purchase the Frost Serpent Pack
Brokkr's Pride	Bear	108	50	104	67	13	Bought from Hildiran
Togodomnus' Bearded Axe	Bear	108	50	104	67	13	Loot chest in Togodomnus' Tomb
Myrkalfar Axe	Bear	101	55	100	67	10	Purchase the Svartalfar Weapon Pack
Garon Hatchet	Bear	103	56	100	66	9	Purchase the Monster Hunter: World Pack
Iridescent Axe	Raven	101	55	95	67	10	Download the Bifröst Bundle
Scale Carver	Bear	103	56	100	66	9	Purchase the Dragon Knight Pack
Wing Axe	Bear	101	55	100	67	10	Purchase the Dark Knight Pack
Jotnar Cleaver	Wolf	108	50	100	67	11	Defeat Riekr in Ginnungagap

Italian Renaissance (16th century)

Name	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
Bearded Axe	2	3	4	7,000ƒ	Sequence 2

Ottoman Empire (16th century)

Name	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
Bearded Axe	2	3	4	8050	Sequence 2

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed: Revelations
• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla