What perks affect the Auto-Axe?

[Tyler McRae]

So, I'm trying to figure out how to build my melee builds, becasue I'm very much enjoying myself so far. And while I have my fist weapons build set up (deathclaw gauntlet ftw) I want to know: What perks affect the Auto-Axe beyond the Slugger perks? Does the Makeshift Warrior perk work? I need to stop it from breaking so fast.

[chargera134]

incisor improves armor penetration for melee weapons. In addition to all three Slugger perk cards, I also use Bloody Mess (increased damage) and Stable Tools (durability).

Auto Axe and chainsaw are also compatible with Commando weapons, so I carry Fixers for ranged damage and a chainsaw/auto axe for up close and personal work.

[Tyler McRae]

Originally posted by chargera134:

incisor improves armor penetration for melee weapons. In addition to all three Slugger perk cards, I also use Bloody Mess (increased damage) and Stable Tools (durability).

Auto Axe and chainsaw are also compatible with Commando weapons, so I carry Fixers for ranged damage and a chainsaw/auto axe for up close and personal work.

Oh, I already know about the Slugger mods. But what do you mean by "Commando" weapons?

Also, does Makeshift Warrior work with the Auto Axe? since it's classified as a Melee weapon?

[LT2483]

You can see all the perks that work on it by going to the wiki page, then clicking the "perks" tab in the infobox on the right. In addition to all those though, I think testing revealed the 3 science perks also increase its damage if you have the electrified mod applied to the axe.

[lucg]

Didn't know that (electric and Science Perk Cards), so Thx for the tip ... !

[chargera134]

Originally posted by Tyler McRae:

Oh, I already know about the Slugger mods. But what do you mean by "Commando" weapons?

Also, does Makeshift Warrior work with the Auto Axe? since it's classified as a Melee weapon?

Commando perks are for rifles like the HANDMADE RIFLE and FIXER when modified for full auto fire.

IMHO Stable Tools is the better durability perk for drills, rippers, chainsaws, and the auto axe since it only uses 3 perk points. It is supposed to stack with Makeshift Warrior, but I have +50% Durability as the third star on several of my chainsaws. MW+ST would be a waste of 8 perk points when repair kits can fix them instantly.

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Originally posted by chargera134:

Originally posted by Tyler McRae:

Oh, I already know about the Slugger mods. But what do you mean by "Commando" weapons?

Also, does Makeshift Warrior work with the Auto Axe? since it's classified as a Melee weapon?

Commando perks are for rifles like the HANDMADE RIFLE and FIXER when modified for full auto fire.

IMHO Stable Tools is the better durability perk for drills, rippers, chainsaws, and the auto axe since it only uses 3 perk points. It is supposed to stack with Makeshift Warrior, but I have +50% Durability as the third star on several of my chainsaws. MW+ST would be a waste of 8 perk points when repair kits can fix them instantly.

3 points into makeshift warrior gives 50% 3 points into stable tools gives 40%.. in what world would you lose 10% durability for no reason, unless theres some hidden stat im missing

[DocBravo]

You don't need a build for it for the Axe do do significant damage.
I'm new to use it but I've learned that these effects tend to be quite good.
1. Furious
2. Heavy Hitter's
3. Lightweight OR VATS Optimized

I have it for the Melee backup for my two characters and even without every perk it does well.
My main has the Science Perks as part of it's Energy Commando and it has the Electric mod on it.