If you're delving into the world of Hypixel Skyblock in Minecraft, one weapon you'll definitely want to get your hands on is the Raider Axe. Offering both powerful stats and unique passive abilities, this Rare Sword is a must-have for serious players. This comprehensive guide will cover how to obtain, upgrade, and maximize the Raider Axe for your Skyblock journey.

Obtaining the Raider Axe

The Raider Axe can be purchased from the Melancholic Viking NPC located in The Park. To be eligible for the purchase, you need to complete an associated mini-quest with the NPC. The cost of the Raider Axe is 130,000 Coins. It's a relatively affordable mid-game weapon that offers great stats and abilities for its price.

Upgrading the Raider Axe

Sword Upgrades

Here are some ways you can upgrade the Raider Axe:

  1. Sword Enchantments: Use enchanted books to add powerful enchantments to your Raider Axe.
  2. Sword Reforges: Reforge the weapon for added abilities or stats.
  3. Recombobulator 3000: A late-game item that further increases the item's rarity and stats.
  4. Hot Potato Books: Increases stats like damage and health.
  5. Fuming Potato Books: Further increases the item stats.
  6. The Art of War: A rare book that can provide significant upgrades to the weapon.

Skill-based Upgrades

Additionally, the Raider Axe can be upgraded by engaging in combat and wood collection:

  1. Kills: Every 500 kills grants the weapon +1 Damage, maxing out at +35 Damage.
  2. Wood Collection: Every 500 Wood in your collection grants the weapon +1 Strength, maxing out at +100 Strength.

Usage and Passive Abilities

The Raider Axe comes with some enticing passive abilities:

  1. Earn +20 coins from monster kills (Level 10+ only)
  2. +1 Damage per 500 kills, maxing out at +35.
  3. +1 Strength per 500 wood collected, maxing out at +100.

Practical Tips for Upgrading (From YouTube Research)

The Grinding Method

According to a popular YouTuber who tried to maximize the Raider Axe, gathering 50,000 wood and 17,000 kills is a grind. The wood part is easy; you can use minions or mine wood yourself quickly using the Jungle Axe. However, gathering kills is trickier.

One method involves creating a mob grinder using zombie minions. After a couple of hours of grinding, this can net you about 3,000 kills and significantly increase your axe’s damage.

The AFK Method

For those who want a more hands-off approach, there's an AFK (Away From Keyboard) method that involves using an AFK pool and armor with the Thorns enchantment. When mobs attack you, they get killed by your Thorns, which counts toward your kill total. To make this method more efficient, it's recommended to use armor like the Slime Hat to negate knockback effects. With this method, you can rack up to 1,000 kills overnight.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it; a complete guide to the Raider Axe in Hypixel Skyblock Minecraft. Whether you grind for kills or prefer a laid-back AFK approach, the Raider Axe is a powerful, affordable weapon suitable for both mid-game and end-game scenarios. With the right upgrades, you could be dealing up to 17,000 damage, making it an incredibly efficient weapon for its cost. Happy gaming!