Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe
Weapon - Darktide
Though hardly a graceful weapon, many a duellist has met their end after practising fancy swordplay on an axe-wielding zealot.
Available on
Specialization
Strikedown
The use of the largest, hardest-hitting attack, designed to take out the toughest targets that might otherwise be untouchable.
Armour Piercing
Improved effectiveness against armoured targets.
Stats
Damage
How much damage the weapon inflicts.
- Damage vs First Target: [175 - 245]
- Damage vs First Target: [187.5 - 262.5]
Finesse
Increases the Weapon's Attack Speed and grants bonus to Critical Hits and Weak Spot Hits.
- Critical and Weakspot Power: [0.55 - 0.85]
- Critical and Weakspot Power: [0.88 - 1.23]
- Attack Speed: [1 - 1.14]
- Attack Speed: [1 - 1.14]
First Target
How much damage done to the first Enemy hit when hitting multiple enemies in one swing.
- Power vs First Target: [0.75 - 1.25]
- Power vs First Target: [0.75 - 1.25]
Mobility
Measure of Movement Speed, Sprint Speed, and Dodge distance bonus while the weapon is active.
- Sprint Speed: [-0.45 - 0.45]
- Dodge Distance: [0.95 - 1.05]
- Dodge Limit: [3 - 5]
Penetration
Weapon's effectiveness against Armoured enemies.
- Damage vs Flak Armoured: [0.74 - 1.3]
- Damage vs Carapace Armoured: [0.13 - 0.28]
- Damage vs Flak Armoured: [0.74 - 1.3]
- Damage vs Carapace Armoured: [0.58 - 1.05]
Actions
Strikedown
A powerful attack targeting one enemy.
Strikedown
A powerful attack targeting one enemy.
Special Melee Attack
Sweeping uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction and inflicts higher Impact & Damage vs armoured enemies.
Damage Tables
Available Blessings
All or Nothing
Up to +25-40% Strength, as Stamina depletes.
Brutal Momentum
+7.5-15% Weak Spot Damage. Weakspot Kills also ignore Enemy Hit Mass.
Decapitator
+18-24% Finesse for 5s on Enemy One-Shot. Stacks 5 times.
Decimator
Continuously chaining more than 2 attacks gives +2-5% Power. Stacks 10 times.
Headtaker
+3.5-5% Strength for 3.5s on Hit. Stacks 5 times.
Limbsplitter
+60% Strength on your First Attack every 3.5-5 seconds.
Shred
+2.5-4% Bonus Critical Chance on Chained Hit. Stacks 5 times.
Thrust
Up to +5-20% Strength based on the charge time of your heavy attacks. Stacks 3 times.
Thunderous
Hitting an enemy gives them 1-4 stacks of 2.5% Brittleness. Debuff lasts for 5 seconds and can have a maximum of 16 stacks.
Available Perks
Frequently Asked Questions
At which level does the Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe unlock for the Psyker in Darktide?
The Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe unlocks for the Psyker at level 1.
At which level does the Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe unlock for the Zealot in Darktide?
The Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe unlocks for the Zealot at level 1.
At which level does the Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe unlock for the Veteran in Darktide?
The Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe unlocks for the Veteran at level 1.