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Axe

Heavy damage and the tool for chopping trees and doors. Stats, where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Axe at a glance

Axe icon

Axe Melee weapons

Heavy damage and the tool for chopping trees and doors.

SkillAxe
Damage0.8–2
Max condition13
Crit chance20%
Reach1.2
HandsTwo
Weight3
Also used forChops trees
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Where to find it

Sheds, garages, fire stations, farms.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Axe in Project Zomboid?

Sheds, garages, fire stations, farms.

What is the Axe used for?

Heavy damage and the tool for chopping trees and doors. Swings are tiring: watch your endurance.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg. Item art is from Project Zomboid.