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The Hand Axe is only a good alternative to the Short Sword in Pravoka if your FIGHTER is at least level 7. At levels 5 and 6, the extra Hit Rate from the Short Sword will grant him a second attack, far outweighing the single extra Damage of the Hand Axe.
Sprite
Attack
15
Accuracy
+45%
Type
(Icon)Axe
Evasion Bonus
+1% × ((Icon)Axe skill + 1)
Magic Penalty
50%
Value
400 gil
The Battle Axe does a lot more damage than the standard Axe, but is also a bit less accurate. Such is the way of axes—and the damage certainly outweighs the accuracy if you're using axes anyway. Between the accuracy hit and the cost, you can probably afford to wait until you find the Battle Axe in the Snow Cavern.