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 Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

 Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

Though hardly a graceful weapon, many a duellist has met their end after practising fancy swordplay on an axe-wielding zealot.

Classes

Psyker
Level 1
Zealot
Level 1
Veteran
Level 1

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

Primary Action
Strikedown

Strikedown

A powerful attack targeting one enemy.

Secondary Action
Strikedown

Strikedown

A powerful attack targeting one enemy.

Special Action
Special Melee Attack

Special Melee Attack

Sweeping uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction and inflicts higher Impact & Damage vs armoured enemies.

Damage Tables

Available Blessings

All or Nothing

All or Nothing

Up to +25-40% Strength, as Stamina depletes.

Brutal Momentum

Brutal Momentum

+7.5-15% Weak Spot Damage. Weakspot Kills also ignore Enemy Hit Mass.

Decapitator

Decapitator

+18-24% Finesse for 5s on Enemy One-Shot. Stacks 5 times.

Decimator

Decimator

Continuously chaining more than 2 attacks gives +2-5% Power. Stacks 10 times.

Headtaker

Headtaker

+3.5-5% Strength for 3.5s on Hit. Stacks 5 times.

Limbsplitter

Limbsplitter

+60% Strength on your First Attack every 3.5-5 seconds.

Shred

Shred

+2.5-4% Bonus Critical Chance on Chained Hit. Stacks 5 times.

Thrust

Thrust

Up to +5-20% Strength based on the charge time of your heavy attacks. Stacks 3 times.

Thunderous

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

+4-10% Melee Weak Spot Damage
+4-10% Melee Damage (Elites)
+4-10% Increased Melee Damage (Specialists)
+10-25% Damage (Flak Armoured Enemies)
+10-25% Damage (Maniacs)
+5-20% Block Efficiency
+5-20% Sprint Efficiency
+1-2 Stamina
+10-25% Damage (Infested Enemies)
+10-25% Damage (Carapace Armoured Enemies)
+4-10% Melee Critical Hit Damage
+10-25% Damage (Unarmoured Enemies)
+4-10% Melee Damage (Groaners, Poxwalkers)
+10-25% Damage (Unyielding Enemies)
+2-5% Melee Critical Hit Chance
Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe
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Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe Weapon - Darktide
Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe Weapon - Darktide
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Blocking with Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe
Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe Example - Darktide
Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe Example - Darktide

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.