Hand Axe is an Axe in Elden Ring. The Hand Axe scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity, and is a good Weapon for close combat characters, exceling in successive attacks. 

Elden Ring Hand Axe Notes & Tips

• Weapon Skill: Quickstep
• This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War and buffed with Magic and Consumables
• Hand Axe can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.
• Utilizes the light axe moveset, similar to the Icerind Hatchet.
  • This moveset is significantly faster than the normal axe moveset
• Sell Value:  

   100

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.08, the speed and distance of some attacks have been increased and the recovery time has been reduced. Also the stagger damage of Axes’ guard counters has been increased. PVP's poise damage has also been reduced with this patch.
• NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.
• Physical damage updated as of Patch 1.08.

Hand Axe PvP Poise Damage Values in Elden Ring

Patch 1.10 adjusted PVP Poise Damage of all Weapons including some Spells and Incantations. Please take note that these adjustments are exclusive to PVP.