Climbing Axe is a tool for climbing walls. It can also be used to Melee attack enemies, and finish off downed enemies.
Survivor Timeline[]
Tomb Raider[]
Lara's climbing axe doubles as a melee weapon. It is based on a DMM Rebel Ice Axe.
It can be used for swift strikes, executions and stealth finishers.
| Upgrade | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Strengthen | 50 |
Reinforces the Pry Axe so it can be used to operate cranks. |
Rise of the Tomb Raider[]
Lara can carry two axes, which gives her two hits per swing.
Variations:
- Climbing Axe - A sturdy metal ice climbing axe.
- Deathsong - Bloody hatchet with a dark history (Only available when wearing the Nightshade outfit).
- Reckoner - An ancient Byzantine warrior melee weapon (Only available when wearing the Hope's Bastion outfit).
- Vintage Climbing Axe - A rustic axe from a simpler time (Only available when wearing the Pioneer outfit).
| Upgrade | Cost | Effect |
| Wrapped Handle | 2 (3) cloth 5 (6) hide |
Hide wrapped handle improves one-handed grip allowing for dual-wielding melee attack combos that knock down even armored enemies. |
| Honed Edge | 2 (3) hide 5 (6) salvage |
A sharpened edge allows the blade to slide farther into gaps, improving leverage for increased pry speed. |
| Reinforced Shaft | 3 (4) hide 5 (6) salvage |
Crafting Tool; Wrapped Handle required. Weighted handle increases strike power, causing enemy armor to shatter after successful melee combos. |
| Leashed Handle | 4 (5) cloth 10 (12) salvage |
Enhancement Tool; Honed Edge required. Custom handle wrapping allows for almost instant prying of doors or strongboxes. |
- (x) = Survivor Cost
Shadow of the Tomb Raider[]
The Climbing Axes return as climbing tools.
Crossovers[]
The climbing axe folws Lara in her crossovers, it has appeared in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Fortnite, and Call of Duty.
Pry Axe is a Gaming Legends Series Dual-Wield Harvesting Tool in Fortnite: Battle Royale. This harvesting tool can be unlocked at Level 16 of the Chapter 2: Season 6 Battle Pass. The description says it is a multi-purpose tool for a multitude of purposes.
