Overview
The Hellhounds' Chopping Axe is a massive two-handed weapon in Crimson Desert that can only be wielded by Oongka. With 20 base attack power and Critical Rate Lv. 2, it is one of the strongest two-handed options available outside of unique quest rewards. The Lv. 2 critical rate bonus is the highest of any standard two-handed weapon, giving it exceptional burst damage potential when crits connect.
The name links the weapon to the Hellhounds, a faction or group known for their brutal, no-mercy approach to combat. The "chopping" designation reflects the weapon's straightforward design philosophy: a heavy blade meant for hacking through armor and flesh with minimal finesse.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack Power | 20 |
Attack Speed | +0 |
Critical Hit Chance | Lv. 2 |
Reinforcement | 100/100 |
Refinement | 10 levels |
Abyss Core Slots | 5 |
Sell Price | 2.58 Silver Coins |
Character Restriction | Oongka only |
How to Obtain
The exact acquisition method for the Hellhounds' Chopping Axe has not been fully documented. It may be obtained as a reward from faction-related content, looted from a specific encounter, or found in a treasure chest associated with Hellhound territory. Players should keep an eye on Equipment Shops in later-game towns and loot drops from elite enemies in high-level zones.
Combat Notes
The combination of 20 attack power and Critical Rate Lv. 2 makes the Hellhounds' Chopping Axe a top-tier damage weapon. For context, the Bonepit Warhammer and Thalwynd Warhammer sit at 16 attack with no crit bonus, while the Ceremonial Warhammer offers only 15 attack with Crit Lv. 1. The Hellhounds' Chopping Axe surpasses all of them in both base damage and crit potential.
The Lv. 2 critical rate means crits happen noticeably more often without any Abyss Core investment. Stack additional crit chance through Abyss Core augments and the crit rate climbs to a point where nearly every other swing lands a critical hit. On a weapon with 20 base attack, those crits translate into serious burst damage that can stagger or outright kill mid-tier enemies in one or two swings.
The weapon's chopping moveset leans toward vertical strikes and downward cleaves rather than the wide horizontal arcs of standard greataxes. This makes it slightly less effective for crowd control but more focused on single-target damage, which aligns well with its crit-oriented stat profile.
Refinement
With 10 refinement levels available, the Hellhounds' Chopping Axe scales well into late-game content. Refinement at a Blacksmith increases the base attack value, and since critical hit damage is calculated as a multiplier of that base, each refinement tier amplifies both normal and critical strikes.
Tips
This is one of the best weapons for crit-stacking builds. Combine the Lv. 2 crit bonus with Abyss Cores that further boost critical hit chance for a build where most swings are crits.
Against bosses with large health pools, the consistent crit damage adds up significantly over a long fight. This weapon excels in extended encounters where raw burst matters.
If crowd control is your priority, consider pairing this axe with Oongka's area-of-effect abilities like Quaking Fury and Body Slam to compensate for the narrower cleave arc.