How to Get Woodcutter's Axe in No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked screenshot
Credit: Moon Studios

No Rest for the Wicked screenshot
Credit: Moon Studios

Are you itching to find out how to get the Woodcutter's Axe in No Rest for the Wicked? We've got everything you need to know.

No Rest for the Wicked features a collection of sporadically placed weapons and items early on, with axes included among them. Axes are lauded and are one of the sought-after weapons that wreak havoc and shatter enemy defenses. The Woodcutter’s Axe can't be used as a weapon, yet it's as indispensable for crafting as they are.

To avoid dozing off to the potential of the Woodcutter's Axe, rely on our guide to help you locate it.

How to Get No Rest for the Wicked Woodcutter's Axe

The woodcutter's axe pulls its weight by gathering materials for crafting, building, and even progress in the game. Gathering resources like wood, clay, and ores usually means that you'll be using the woodcutter's axe more often. There's no limit to what you can create with raw materials, so gather more, and your choices will only multiply.

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Move in a northerly direction from the beach starting point, past the wreckage of the ship featured in the game's intro. Advance in a northerly direction along the beach until you reach a gate in the rocks that stays shut. The moment you enter, your eyes will be drawn to an inviting blue chest right beyond the gate. Trigger the chest to uncover the Woodcutter's Axe conveniently placed inside.

Give the Woodcutter’s Axe a test run to gauge its durability. Retrace your steps until you notice a tree positioned on the beach next to a rock. When you stroll over to the tree, you should see instructions to hold it down by using the Interact feature to secure it in place. Tap E for PC users and Y for console users.

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If you haven't equipped the axe yet, do so now. Once you hold down the button, the tree will be cut. It's not rare for items to vanish from your inventory without warning. If your Woodcutter's Axe disappears out of the blue, you can acquire a new one from Whittaker. Even though their main speciality is furniture, they do have Woodcutter's Axes available for purchase.

That's all it takes to obtain the Woodcutter's Axe: either at zero cost or by purchasing a replacement. If you're up for more, take a glance at how you can acquire Cerim Armor, which enhances your character's defense and survivability during their journey in No Rest for the Wicked.