Hardened Steel War Axe
A hardened steel axe of Cimmerian make
One Handed Axe Unique Scales: Strength Effect: Bleed, Cripple, Shieldsmash, Variable ID: 95711
Shaped of steel and marked with the swirling markings of a Cimmerian clan, this battle-axe is sharp, durable and capable of inflicting vicious wounds.
About Hardened Steel War Axe
Hardened Steel War Axe is a Unique One Handed Axe in Conan Exiles. It deals 40 light damage and 44 heavy damage. Its damage scales with Strength. It is a Tier 3 item.
Hardened Steel War Axe is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 3 places it in the middle band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 40 ranks #63 of 109 One Handed Axe entries tracked here. It has a 8-stamina cost per basic swing, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 1350 durability before it needs repair. At 3.62 weight it is light to carry.
Axe combos trade some speed for raw damage and reliable cleaving.
Verdict: Overall Hardened Steel War Axe is a middle-of-the-pack option among One Handed Axe weapons in Conan Exiles.