What makes it different
Basic attacks add Cold damage equal to 50% of weapon damage. Hits have a 3% Freeze chance.
Possible attribute rolls
These are eligible rolls for this item. A single drop does not receive every attribute in the pool.
Primary attributes
Secondary attributes
Class-specific additions
Warrior: Strength, Fire Damage, Damage vs Bleeding, Damage Over Time.
Monk: Dexterity, Lightning Damage.
Damage at different item levels
Base roll ranges before upgrades and character bonuses. Item level is separate from your hero’s level.
| Item level | Damage range | DPS range |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 28-58 | 33.5-46.5 |
| 300 | 74-150 | 88.0-120.2 |
| 500 | 119-242 | 142.3-193.7 |
| 700 | 164-333 | 196.6-267.3 |
| 850 | 198-402 | 237.4-322.6 |
Finding Northern Giant's Great Axe
This item enters the offline drop pool at enemy level 10. Drop eligibility does not guarantee an item, and online loot is controlled by the game server.
Acquisition references
Upgrades & sockets
Northern Giant's Great Axe can be upgraded up to +10. Compare its effect and rolls before investing in an upgrade; a higher rarity alone does not tell you how well it fits your skills.
The +9 and +10 upgrades each require three Tidewrath Pincer, in addition to the gold cost.
This slot allows up to 3 sockets. Gems use their weapon bonus in this item. See the gem effect table before choosing a gem.
Read the upgrade guide
