Bearded axe

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A Bearded Axe from the Reinassance

A bearded axe is a type of axe built since the 6th century and 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	Max Attack	Max Speed	Max Impact	Max CRIT-PRC	Availability
Bear-Claw	Raven					Purchase the Berserker Pack
Bone-Biter	Wolf
Fyrd Axe	Bear
Housecarl's Axe	Wolf
Raider Axe	Bear					Default weapon
The Thunderer	Wolf
Tusk Axe	Bear					Purchase the Premium Starter Pack
Varin's Axe	Bear					Complete Honor Bound

Italian Renaissance (16th century)

Name	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
Bearded Axe	2	3	4	7000ƒ	Sequence 1

Ottoman Empire (16th century)

Name	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
Bearded Axe	2	3	4	8,050	Sequence 2

Appearances

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