Axe ( weapon type ) Axes are a recurring weapon type from the " Final Fantasy " series . They are usually two - handed weapons , meaning that a character cannot simultaneously use a shield . Axes are generally not as accurate as other weapons . Recurring axes include the Ogre Axe , Venom Axe , and Rune Axe ( which uses MP to add more damage and tends to be the ultimate axe ) . They are most often associated with the Berserker class . Kaeli from " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " uses axes , and there are many others from various other games that do so as well , such as Guy from " Final Fantasy II " . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Axes can be equipped by the Warrior and Ninja classes . List of axes : " Final Fantasy II " . Axes can be equipped by everyone . Guy comes equipped with one by default , and Leon rejoins equipped with an axe . List of axes : " Final Fantasy III " . Axes can be equipped by Warrior , Viking , and Onion Knight jobs . List of axes : " Final Fantasy IV " . Axes can be equipped by Cecil , Kain , and Cid . List of axes : " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . List of axes : List of axes : " Final Fantasy V " . Axes and hammers can be used by Freelancers , Berserkers and Gladiators , though any job can equip it if the character has equipped the Equip Axes ability , taught by the Berserker job . Like most weapons , axes and hammers gain bonus damage from Strength . Unlike most weapons , axes and hammers use a different damage formula which only takes 25 % of the target ' s Defense into calculations instead of normal Defense values . List of axes : " Final Fantasy XI " . Axes are a type of weapon often used by Warriors and Beastmasters . Most axes exist as either normal axes and pickaxes . Notable axes : There is also a category called " great axes " : two - handed axes . These slow , powerful weapons are Warriors ' specialty , though Dark Knights can also wield these weapons . Notable great axes : " Final Fantasy XII " . Any character can equip axes , as long as they have acquired the necessary licenses . Axes deal very unstable damage . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , axes , together with hammers , are Foebreaker ' s primary weapon . The damage formula for axes is : Due to the weight put on user ' s Strength and Vitality recommended Axe users is Vaan . List of axes : " Final Fantasy XIV " . Large two - handed axes are used by the Marauder class , while smaller one - handed hatchets are a tool used by Botanist s . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Axes can be equipped by the Squire and Geomancer jobs , though any job can equip them , as long as the character has equipped the Equip Axes Support ability . List of axes : Axes are one of the weapons that can be equipped by seeq Vikings . List of axes : " Vagrant Story " . Axes and great axes appear as weapons . The only weapon that appears to be related to axes is the Hatchet , the very first piece of available weaponry . It provides + 10 Attack . It can be made through the scroll Novice ' s Weapon , or bought for 110 gil . Some of the Clavat weapons are axes . List of axes : " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . Benjamin and Kaeli can equip axes . They can be used to chop down trees and other obstacles on the overhead map . Trees , crabs , turtles and worms are weak against axe damage . List of axes : " Final Fantasy Adventure " . Axes appears as one type of weapons . List of axes : " Final Fantasy Legend II " . Axes appears as one type of weapons . List of axes : " Final Fantasy Legend III " . Axes appears as a type of weapon . List of axes : Axes can be equipped by all jobs , but are best suited for the Dark Fencer and Beastmaster . Axes have high attack power , but comes with low accuracy and will rarely hit the target . List of axes : " Bravely Default " . List of axes : " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . List of axes : " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Axes appear as a type of weapon . Warrior of Light , Garland , Firion , Cecil , Golbez , Bartz , and Jecht are the only characters that can equip them originally . List of axes : " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Axes return and now are also available to Gilgamesh , Gabranth , and Vaan . This time , axes also reduce base Bravery slightly when equipped . List of axes : " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Axes can be equipped by the Berserker and Viking .