The Executioner’s Greataxe functions as a typical slow, high damage dealing weapon that has great standard strength scaling (maxed at B levels) with a nice side of dexterity scaling (maxed at e) for standard smithing. The first tip we’re going to hand out is the change that standard scaling to quality scaling as soon as possible, as this greataxe ends up with B / B scaling for strength and dexterity under that archetype, giving you less base damage, but much higher damage once your character is leveled properly.
For underpowered characters, stick to the standard archetype until later in the leveling process. The greataxe, as mentioned, has a fairly tame moveset with its normal hacks and slashes, but features a strong attack that moves the player forward at great speed, giving enemy mobs, bosses, and even players something to think about when trying to stay at (three) arms’ length apart.
Heavy weapons such as these are usually tossed aside for PvP, but given this moveset, it’s no wonder some players are finding great success with invasions and duels despite the slow attack speed.