The Switch Axe (3) does 25 structural damage per swing, which is doubled to 50 against structures. It never runs out of ammo, so it is the standard way to kill eggs, cysts and undefended harvesters while saving bullets. It is also the fastest weapon to run with.
Weapon upgrades increase axe damage like any other weapon.
Tips#
- Axing a harvester or cyst chain is a good use of time when the area is safe. Stop as soon as an alien shows up.
- Axing an alien player is a last resort: a Skulk takes 4 hits.
In the ready room you also carry a sheathed axe. It is cosmetic fun and does nothing in the round. See Cosmetics.