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The Axe of Destiny

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The Axe of Destiny

Type
Axe
Strength
900 – 1,100
Skin
The Axe of Destiny
Prefix
Selectable
Rarity
Ascended
Req. level
80
Binding
Account Bound
Value
Silver coin 30 Copper coin
Item link
Skin link
API
101845
Gallery
The Axe of Destiny.jpg

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Looted from the Mists, the original wielder of this axe claimed it was the key to achieving the fabled diamond disc.

This item allows selection of stats. See below for a list of available prefixes.
Superior Sigil of Geomancy.png Superior Sigil of Geomancy
Infusion Slot Unused Infusion Slot

— In-game description

Acquisition[edit]

Sold by[edit]

Vendor Area Zone Cost Notes
Gharr Leadclaw/Weekly, Map Currency, Essence & Bulk Exchanges Gharr Leadclaw Pact Base Camp
 
Arborstone
Outer Ring
Dragon's Stand
Eye of the North
Cantha
The Wizard's Tower
5,000 Pinch of Stardust + 5,000 Static Charge + 10,000 Calcified Gasp Requires the achievement Inner Nayos Mastery III.
Gharr Leadclaw/Weekly, Map Currency, Essence & Bulk Exchanges Gharr Leadclaw Pact Base Camp
 
Arborstone
Outer Ring
Dragon's Stand
Eye of the North
Cantha
The Wizard's Tower
25 Case of Captured Lightning + 25 Pouch of Stardust + 50 Clot of Congealed Screams Requires the achievement Inner Nayos Mastery III.
Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange/Weekly, Map Currency, Essence & Bulk Exchanges Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange 5,000 Pinch of Stardust + 5,000 Static Charge + 10,000 Calcified Gasp Requires the achievement Inner Nayos Mastery III.
Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange/Weekly, Map Currency, Essence & Bulk Exchanges Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange 25 Case of Captured Lightning + 25 Pouch of Stardust + 50 Clot of Congealed Screams Requires the achievement Inner Nayos Mastery III.

Contained in[edit]

Available prefixes[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • This axe's appearance resembles that of an electric guitar and is a reference to Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.
  • "Axe" is a slang term used by guitar players to refer to their guitars, which in this case fits both in the item name and description.
  • A "diamond disc" is an album that has sold 10,000,000 copies or more.
  • The axe's red, white, and black design specifically mimics guitarist Eddie Van Halen's signature style and more specifically his Ibanez Destroyer "Shark"
  • Van Halen's debut album _Van Halen_ (1978) was certified Diamond by RIAA in 2010, and is one of only 92 albums ever certified Diamond