Now charging up your attacks takes less time, and you will be able to hit targets more often! Since the Axe is a slow weapon, Lantern & perks that compensate for its slow attack were equipped. Lantern, Conduit, & Wild Frenzy Increase Attack Damage It also gives you lifesteal that will heal you up to 50% of your health, meaning that it will always be active provided you do not heal yourself with consumables. The Iceborne perk significantly reduces the damage you take when you're at half health. The Perks Cunning & Ragehunter will each increase your chances of landing a critical strike and damage to enraged Behemoths respectively. Cunning & Ragehunter Further Increase Your Damage Since the Axe requires you to be in close range with the Behemoths, you can soak up damage fairly quickly to proc the Rage perk. The Rage perk will give you an additional 25% of damage once you hit 50% health and below. The Perks that activate once this happens will not only increase your DPS, but will also give you the sustain you need to avoid getting downed! Maximize Damage With Rage This build focuses on your damage output once your health falls to 50% and below. High DPS & Sustain Axe Build Increase Power & Survivability At 50% Health