The Logging Axe is one of the most essential tools in New World, as it's needed to gather the resources needed for several different professions. It's even crucial in the advancement of Settlements.
Here's how to get hold of the Logging Axe, along with what resources can be gathered and the professions that use it as a base tool.
Logging Axe: Types & Level
Just like with weapons, tools also have different tiers. The higher your level, the better the tools you can equip.
There are five different tiers for the Logging Axe, each with increasing bonuses:
Tier I - Flint Logging Axe:
Gathering speed: 100%.
Requires Level 1 to equip.
Tier II - Iron Logging Axe:
Gathering speed: 125% and above.
Requires Level 1 to equip.
Tier III - Steel Logging Axe:
Gathering speed: 250% and above.
Requires Level 17 to equip.
Tier IV - Starmetal Logging Axe:
Gathering speed: 400% and above.
Requires Level 37 to equip.
Tier V - Orichalcum Logging Axe:
Gathering speed: 635% and above.
Requires Level 60 to equip.
Note: Depending on Equipment Score, crafted tools may require a much higher character level than those listed above. These are the base levels only.
How to obtain a Logging Axe
Logging Axes can be obtained from the following:
- Crafting at a camp
- Crafting at a crafting station in a settlement
- As rewards for completing quests
- Drops from enemies
- From the Trading Post
Be mindful that only Tier 1 tools can be made within your camp.
The best way to get the better Logging Axes is through the crafting station, which will require Engineering. We don't recommend spending money on them at Trading Posts unless you have money to burn.
Improving the Logging Axe
Via Crafting
When crafting your Logging Axe, it may receive bonuses.
Adding special resources to your crafting process can force specific Perks to be added.
Here are some key examples that work well with the Logging Axe:
Homeowners can add Trophies to their furnishings, which grant additional bonuses. While these require a significant investment for the resources, they can add huge boosts to your mining.
For example, Luck helps you obtain better and more varied resources, as well as special resources used for unlocking perks.
These have great synergy with Logging:
Resources gathered with the Logging Axe
Gathered Resources
Rare Resources
Some trees will also include a small chance to drop a rare resource, which are usually necessary for high-level crafting.
These include:
Professions that require the Logging Axe
Whether directly or indirectly, several trades rely on the Pickaxe for resources and base materials:
- Gathering Skill: Logging
- Refining Skills: Woodworking
- Crafting Skills: Weaponsmithing, Engineering, Furnishing
