Orc double axe

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The half-orc Wrathack wields an orc double axe.

An orc double axe is an orc-developed weapon with axe heads on both ends of a long haft. Orcs wield these devastating weapons with fluid motions more akin to a quarterstaff than a greataxe.1

On Golarion

Aside from its use by orcs, the orc double axe is also the favored weapon of the orc pantheon deity Nulgreth,2 and is featured in his holy symbol.3

The half-orc Magnus Boldheart of the Gladiators' Guild in Katapesh wields a vorpal orc double axe dubbed the Stumper, its haft notched for each kill.4

While not an orc, the two-headed atamahuta oni specializes in the double axe's use.56

References

  1. Jason Bulmahn, et al. “Chapter 1: Arms and Armor” in Ultimate Equipment, 34. Paizo Inc., 2012
  2. Sean K Reynolds, et al. Inner Sea Gods, 328. Paizo Inc., 2014
  3. Tyler Beck, et al. “Adventuring in Belkzen” in Belkzen, Hold of the Orc Hordes, 29. Paizo Inc., 2015
  4. Stephen S. Greer & Amber E. Scott. “City of Trade” in Dark Markets, A Guide to Katapesh, 47. Paizo Inc., 2009
  5. Jesse Benner, et al. “Bestiary” in The Hungry Storm, 86. Paizo Inc., 2011
  6. Tim Hitchcock. The Ruby Phoenix Tournament, 24. Paizo Inc., 2012