Greataxe
The Greataxe sits just under the Greatsword on the damage table at 17.3 per hit with 16.2 posture damage, but it earns its place with better tempo: Slow attack speed instead of Very Slow, meaning its heavy swings come around more often than the other top-damage weapons.
Landed hits stun for a Very Long duration, giving generous follow-up windows, and Long range keeps it comfortable at melee-plus distance. Attack duration is rated Long, so swings still commit you - just not as brutally as the Greatsword's Very Long arcs. The critical is riposte-capable and recharges every 8.5 seconds, the longest critical cooldown among the documented heavy weapons, so time your ripostes deliberately.
The weapon is tagged 'SR/A' in community documentation, indicating availability for Soul Reaper and Arrancar characters, and both Soul Reaper and Arrancar skin variants are captured for it. In short: the Greataxe is the heavy-hitter for players who want near-Greatsword damage without fully surrendering swing frequency.
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FAQ
Who can use the Greataxe?
Community documentation tags it 'SR/A' - Soul Reaper and Arrancar - and captures skins for both factions.
How does the Greataxe compare to the Greatsword?
Slightly less damage (17.3 vs 18) and shorter range, but a full speed tier faster (Slow vs Very Slow) with shorter attack duration - more swings per fight for nearly the same payoff.
What is the Greataxe's critical cooldown?
8.5 seconds, and the critical can be used as a riposte after a parry.
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Compiled from community documentation and cross-checked sources; values pending in-game verification. updated · GuideDex staff. Report a correction.