Talk:Axes (Combat)/@comment-24.119.197.40-20111026233419/@comment-134.39.229.113-20111028192852

Swords are supposed to be the primary combat weapon. Axes are dual-purpose, used in both woodcutting and combat; therefore, it must be nerfed so everyone doesn't just go for axes. Consider also that the critical strike doubles the damage value, meaning at lv. 500, there is little incentive to go to swords. After all, a lv. 500 diamond axe deals, what, 16 points of damage with a crit? Nearly a 1-hit kill for an unarmored person.