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"Axes: the key to removing all manner of limbs."

Axes starts the player with a Crude Stone Axe (See: Starting Equipment).

This skill will allow the player to use axes without a penalty.

The increased stats apply twice if two axes are wielded.

Levels

Level	Icon	Name	Increased Stats	Granted Ability	Description
1		Combat Lumberjack	+2 +1 +1		Embrace the Flannel. Become one with the Flannel. This skill forms the foundation of axe-wielding.
2		Viking Strike	+1 +1	Passive: Viking Strike	Join the Church of Odin! Learn to hate! With this skill, you have a chance to perform the 'Viking Strike' in melee combat.
3		Axe Training	+1 +1 +1		Vigorous training with your axe allows you to chop and cleave more fiercely and accurately. Saplings tremble.
4		Norwegian Axenado	+1 +2	Norwegian Axenado	Destroy your foes with the axe-wielding powers described in the ancient sagas! With this skill, you can hit all of the enemies in an area around you.
5		Axe Mantra	+1 +2	Passive: Bleeding Out, Crippling Wound	Spiritual devotion to the art of the axe has unlocked its secrets: You have a chance of executing exceptionally grievous attacks in combat while using axes.
6		Philosopher of the Axe	+3 +14 +5		At the highest level, axe wielding is not just a combat skill. It is a way of life, and a way of being. Enhances your combat abilities when using axes.

Granted Abilities

Name	Cooldown	Effect
Viking Strike	-	20% chance on hit to proc Viking Strike on the enemy. Deals 5 and a separate packet 1.
Norwegian Axenado	13	Norwegian Axenado strikes all monsters around you within 1 tile. Deals 4 and causes Bleeding.
Crippling Wound	-	4% chance on hit to proc Crippling Wound on a monster. Crippling Wound is a debuff that lasts 8 turns, can stack up to 2 times and applies the following conditions: -2 -1 -4 -3.
Bleeding Out	-	8% chance on hit to proc Bleeding Out on a monster and deal 8 once. Bleeding Out is a de-buff that lasts 24 turns, can stack up to 3 times and applies the following conditions: -1 -3.

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