Elden Ring Executioner's Greataxe Builds

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Executioner's Greataxe

Weapon Type:

Great Axe

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 15


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	34	8
Scaling	C	E

Elden Ring Executioner's Greataxe is a Great Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (War Cry). Executioner's Greataxe will require Strength 34, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength C, Dexterity E, Stats.

Description: Bulky cleaver welded to a long haft. Said to have been used to dispatch the remnants of defeated armies, felling them like timber. Perhaps that is the reason it excels at critical hits.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	N/A	15	150	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
War Cry	Normal	16	strong attacks change to charging attacks

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Standard

Executioner's Greataxe is a high-tier great axe that you can customize with any Ash of War and affinity. That flexibility means it fits Str, Dex, Int, Faith, or Arcane builds depending on how you infuse it. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Executioner's Greataxe Guide using the links below.

Executioner's Greataxe Stats

Executioner's Greataxe is a top-tier option worth investing in as a great axe dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Stands out for strong physical base damage.

Executioner's Greataxe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
S	Physical Attack	150	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	115	TBD

Executioner's Greataxe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	57	TBD
E	Magical Guard	40	TBD
E	Fire Guard	40	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	40	TBD
E	Holy Guard	40	TBD
E	Guard Boost	40	TBD

Executioner's Greataxe Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Executioner's Greataxe damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Executioner's Greataxe Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	145	145	145	145	145	145	145	145	145	145	145	145
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	145	109	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	145	145	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	145	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	145	-	-	-	-	-

Executioner's Greataxe Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	C	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	D	C	C	D
Dex	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	E	E	E	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Executioner's Greataxe Location in Elden Ring

The map and details below show where to find Executioner's Greataxe. Follow the marker for the fastest route.

Best Builds for Executioner's Greataxe in Elden Ring

The builds below use Executioner's Greataxe as a great axe centerpiece for Str builds. Strength (34 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Executioner's Greataxe Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits
A	Glass Cannon Melee Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Axe Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Great Axe Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Hoslow's Set Bull-Goat Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal	Skills Ash of War Quickstep
B	Diablo Style Barbarian Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Gargoyle's Blackblade Dragon Greatclaw Grafted Blade Greatsword Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Crucible Set Elden Lord Set Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Erdtree's Favor Crimson Seed Talisman	Skills Ash of War War Cry
B	Whirlwind Warrior Build Class Warrior Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Scimitar Armor Bull-Goat Set Hoslow's Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Erdtree's Favor Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Spinning Slash

Executioner's Greataxe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Executioner's Greataxe uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	870 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	1,044 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	1,218 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	1,392 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	1,566 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	1,740 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	1,914 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	2,088 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	2,262 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	2,436 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	2,610 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	2,784 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	2,958 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	3,132 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	3,306 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	3,480 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	3,654 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	3,828 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	4,002 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	4,176 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	4,350 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	4,524 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	4,698 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	4,872 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	5,046 Runes
Total	All Levels	73,950 Runes

Enemies That Drop Executioner's Greataxe

List of enemies that drop the Executioner's Greataxe weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Undead Mariner	Liurnia of the Lakes - Gate Town Northwest	4.00%
Undead Mariner	Sage's Cave	4.00%
Undead Mariner	Caelid - East Sellia, Church of the Plague	4.00%