Surviving in the harsh Amazon rainforest of Green Hell requires mastering essential tools, and few are as vital as the axe. From the primitive Stone Axe you’ll craft within minutes of starting the game to the advanced Metal Axe that represents the pinnacle of survival engineering, axes are indispensable for gathering resources, building structures, and defending yourself against threats. This comprehensive guide will walk you through crafting every type of axe available in Green Hell, helping you progress from basic survival to thriving in the dangerous jungle.
Understanding Axes in Green Hell
Before diving into specific crafting recipes, it’s important to understand the role and progression of axes in the game.
Why Axes Are Essential
Axes serve multiple crucial functions in Green Hell:
- Harvesting Wood: Chop down trees and bamboo for building materials
- Processing Materials: Split logs into planks and long sticks into small sticks
- Self-Defense: Attack hostile wildlife and natives
- Throwing Weapons: All axes can be thrown at enemies for ranged combat
- Destroying Structures: Demolish unwanted constructions
Axe Progression in Green Hell
As you advance in the game, you’ll gain access to increasingly effective axes:
| Axe Type | Difficulty to Craft | Damage | Durability | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Axe | Very Easy | Low | Very Low | Early game survival |
| Axe | Easy | Medium | Medium | General woodcutting |
| Heavy Stone Axe | Medium | High | Medium | Felling large trees |
| Bone Axe | Medium | Medium-High | Low | Combat |
| Blade Axe | Medium-Hard | High | Low | Combat and woodcutting |
| Obsidian Axe | Hard | Medium-High | Medium-High | Mid-late game woodcutting |
| Metal Axe | Very Hard | Very High | Very High | Best all-purpose axe |
Your crafting skill level affects the durability of all tools you create. Higher crafting skill means longer-lasting tools, so it’s worth investing time in improving this skill before crafting high-tier axes that require rare materials.
Crafting Your First Axe: The Stone Axe
The Stone Axe is the most basic axe in Green Hell, but it’s essential for your early survival and for crafting more advanced tools.
Materials Needed
- 1x Small Stone
- 1x Stick
These materials are abundant throughout the jungle environment. Small stones can be found along river banks or harvested from large rocks, while sticks are scattered on the ground or can be obtained by chopping small trees.
Crafting Process
- Open your inventory by pressing Tab
- Click on the Crafting icon (the rock)
- Drag the Small Stone and Stick onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft” at the top of the screen
The Stone Axe will appear in your inventory and can be equipped from there.
Stone Axe Uses and Limitations
The Stone Axe is very fragile and will break quickly, especially at lower crafting skill levels. It’s best used for:
- Gathering more sticks and stones for crafting
- Chopping small trees for Long Sticks
- Emergency self-defense
This axe also serves as a component for crafting the Metal Axe later in the game, so understanding how to make it quickly is valuable even for advanced players.
Upgrading to a Standard Axe
The standard Axe (without any prefix) is a significant improvement over the Stone Axe, offering better durability and cutting power.
Materials Needed
- 1x Stick
- 2x Small Stone
- 1x Rope
Rope can be crafted from Liana vines, which hang from large trees throughout the jungle. You’ll need to harvest these vines and craft them into rope before assembling the axe.
Crafting Process
- Open your inventory
- Click on the Crafting icon
- Drag the Stick, two Small Stones, and Rope onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft”
Standard Axe Benefits
The standard Axe offers several advantages over the Stone Axe:
- Higher durability (lasts approximately twice as long)
- More efficient at chopping trees (fewer strikes needed)
- Better damage against enemies
- Can be thrown more effectively
This axe represents a balanced tool for general woodcutting and moderate self-defense, making it a reliable companion throughout the mid-game.
The Two-Handed Heavy Stone Axe
For players who need serious chopping power, the Heavy Stone Axe offers a two-handed alternative that can fell trees faster than any other non-metal axe.
Materials Needed
- 1x Long Stick
- 1x Big Stone
- 1x Rope
Long Sticks can be obtained by chopping down small trees or by splitting logs with a blade or axe. Big Stones are found near rivers, large rock formations, or in caves.
Crafting Process
- Open your inventory
- Click on the Crafting icon
- Drag the Long Stick, Big Stone, and Rope onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft”
Heavy Stone Axe Characteristics
The Heavy Stone Axe has some unique properties:
- Uses the Two-Handed Weapons skill rather than the Axes skill
- Requires both hands to wield (can’t use with a shield)
- Makes excellent use of stamina when chopping trees
- Deals high damage but with slower swing speed
This axe is particularly useful when you need to clear large areas of forest quickly for building projects.
Crafting the Bone Axe
The Bone Axe represents an opportunistic use of remains found in the jungle, creating a deadly weapon that doubles as a decent cutting tool.
Materials Needed
- 1x Stick
- 2x Bone
- 1x Rope
Bones can be harvested from animal carcasses or remains found throughout the jungle. Medium and large animals like peccaries, capybaras, and jaguars provide bones when harvested.
Crafting Process
- Open your inventory
- Click on the Crafting icon
- Drag the Stick, two Bones, and Rope onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft”
Bone Axe Advantages
While somewhat unorthodox in appearance, the Bone Axe offers:
- Higher damage than the standard Axe
- Effective throwing weapon
- Good balance between combat and utility
- Readily renewable materials (as long as you can hunt)
The main drawback is its relatively low durability compared to stone-based axes.
The Versatile Blade Axe
The Blade Axe represents a hybrid tool that combines the cutting power of multiple stone blades with an axe handle design.
Materials Needed
- 1x Stick
- 3x Stone Blade
Stone Blades are crafted by combining two Small Stones on the crafting rock. This means you’ll need a total of 6 Small Stones to create the three Stone Blades required.
Crafting Process
- First, craft three Stone Blades (each requiring 2 Small Stones)
- Open your inventory
- Click on the Crafting icon
- Drag the Stick and three Stone Blades onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft”
Blade Axe Characteristics
The Blade Axe is notable for:
- High damage output (second only to the Metal Axe)
- Excellent for both woodcutting and combat
- No rope required (saving a valuable resource)
- Very fragile (lowest durability of all axes except the Stone Axe)
This axe requires a high crafting skill (level 30) to unlock the recipe in Survival mode, though it’s available immediately in Story mode after certain events.
The Exotic Obsidian Axe
The Obsidian Axe utilizes the naturally sharp volcanic glass found in specific areas of the game world.
Materials Needed
- 1x Obsidian Stone
- 1x Stick
- 1x Rope
Obsidian stones are rarer than regular stones and can typically be found in caves and rocky areas. They appear darker than regular stones and have distinctive sharp edges.
Crafting Process
- Open your inventory
- Click on the Crafting icon
- Drag the Obsidian Stone, Stick, and Rope onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft”
Obsidian Axe Benefits
The Obsidian Axe offers several advantages:
- Higher damage than standard axes
- Better durability than bone or blade axes
- Sharper cutting edge (fewer strikes needed for trees)
- Balanced performance for both woodcutting and combat
Because obsidian is a limited resource in the game world, it’s wise to wait until your crafting skill is at least mid-level before creating this axe.
The Ultimate Tool: Metal Axe
The Metal Axe represents the pinnacle of tool crafting in Green Hell, requiring advanced infrastructure and multiple steps to create.
Prerequisites for Metal Axe Crafting
Before you can craft a Metal Axe, you’ll need:
- A Mud Forge
- A source of Charcoal (ideally a Mud Charcoal Furnace)
- Iron Ore or metal cans
- Basic pottery skills
Building a Mud Forge
The Mud Forge is essential for melting Iron Ore and creating metal tool casts. To build one:
Materials Needed:
- 6x Mud Brick
- 4x Stone
- 2x Long Stick
Crafting Process:
- Create Mud Bricks by gathering mud from riverbanks and mixing it with water
- Open the construction menu
- Select the Mud Forge under the Special category
- Place it in a suitable location
- Add the required materials
Once built, you’ll need to fuel your forge with Charcoal. You can obtain Charcoal from regular campfires or build a Mud Charcoal Furnace for more efficient production.
Creating a Metal Axe Cast
Materials Needed:
- 1x Empty Mold (harvested from a Mud Brick)
- 1x Stone Axe (the basic version, not the standard Axe)
- 1x Melted Iron Ore
Process:
- Place up to 8 Charcoal in the upper slot of the Mud Forge
- Light the forge
- Place Iron Ore or a metal can in the lower slot
- Wait approximately 3 in-game hours for it to melt
- Collect the Melted Iron Ore
- Open your crafting menu
- Combine the Empty Mold, Stone Axe, and Melted Iron Ore to create an Axe Mold
- Place the Axe Mold in the lower slot of the heated Mud Forge
- Wait for it to bake
- Harvest the finished mold to obtain a Metal Axe Cast
Assembling the Metal Axe
Materials Needed:
- 1x Metal Axe Cast
- 1x Stick
- 1x Rope
Crafting Process:
- Open your inventory
- Click on the Crafting icon
- Drag the Metal Axe Cast, Stick, and Rope onto the crafting rock
- Click “Craft”
Metal Axe Superiority
The Metal Axe outclasses all other axes in every category:
- Highest damage potential
- Greatest durability
- Most efficient at chopping wood
- Excellent throwing weapon
- Intimidating appearance
This axe will rarely need replacement if crafted with a high crafting skill level, making it worth the significant investment of time and resources.
Comparison of Axe Stats and Performance
The following table provides a more detailed comparison of each axe type for easy reference:
| Axe Type | Materials | Damage | Durability | Chopping Efficiency | Crafting Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Axe | 1 Stone, 1 Stick | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Axe | 2 Stone, 1 Stick, 1 Rope | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Heavy Stone Axe | 1 Big Stone, 1 Long Stick, 1 Rope | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Bone Axe | 2 Bone, 1 Stick, 1 Rope | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Blade Axe | 3 Stone Blade, 1 Stick | ★★★★☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Obsidian Axe | 1 Obsidian, 1 Stick, 1 Rope | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Metal Axe | 1 Metal Axe Cast, 1 Stick, 1 Rope | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Effective Axe Usage Tips
Regardless of which axe you’re using, these tips will help you maximize its effectiveness:
Extending Durability
- Reserve your best axes for necessary tasks only
- Use lower-tier axes for routine chopping
- Avoid using axes to harvest animals (use blades instead)
- Don’t waste durability cutting bamboo (which can be broken by hand)
- Repair axes when possible rather than crafting new ones
Combat Techniques
- Aim for headshots when throwing axes at enemies
- Remember to retrieve thrown axes from corpses or the ground
- Block and sidestep to avoid taking damage when using axes in melee
- Use the Heavy Stone Axe’s longer reach to your advantage
- Reserve Metal Axes for the most dangerous adversaries
Efficient Woodcutting
- Target smaller trees with basic axes to conserve durability
- Use the Heavy Stone Axe for large trees
- Time your swings properly to use less stamina
- Position yourself at the ideal distance for maximum cutting power
- Remember that your Axes skill improves with use, reducing the number of strikes needed
Finding and Harvesting Materials for Axes
Understanding where to find the materials for each axe type will speed up your crafting process.
Basic Materials
Sticks:
- Found scattered on the ground throughout the jungle
- Harvested from small trees
- Crafted by splitting Long Sticks
Small Stones:
- Common along riverbanks
- Found near large rocks
- Harvested from Large Stones (using a tool)
Rope:
- Crafted from Liana vines hanging from trees
- Occasionally found in abandoned camps
Advanced Materials
Obsidian Stones:
- Located primarily in caves
- Appear darker than regular stones
- Limited quantity in the game world
Bones:
- Harvested from animal carcasses
- Found at remains scattered throughout the jungle
- Obtained by killing and harvesting animals
Iron Ore:
- Found in caves, appearing as rusty-colored veins
- Must be mined with a pickaxe
- Can be substituted with metal cans found at human encampments
Frequently Asked Questions
Which axe should I craft first after the Stone Axe?
The standard Axe (with 2 stones, 1 stick, and 1 rope) offers the best balance of utility and resource efficiency for early-game progression. The Heavy Stone Axe is also an excellent choice if you need to clear large areas of forest quickly, as it’s more efficient for chopping despite requiring slightly more advanced materials.
Do axes have different uses beyond chopping trees?
Yes, all axes in Green Hell serve multiple purposes. They can be used for chopping trees, splitting wood, attacking enemies in melee combat, throwing as weapons, and destroying unwanted structures. Some axes excel at specific tasks – for example, the Blade Axe and Bone Axe are particularly effective in combat, while the Metal Axe and Heavy Stone Axe are superior for woodcutting.
What’s the fastest way to increase my Axes skill?
Your Axes skill increases whenever you use any axe to chop trees, attack enemies, or throw at targets. The quickest way to level up this skill is to regularly use axes for chopping trees, as this provides consistent skill increases without the risk associated with combat. Focus on chopping smaller trees that require fewer strikes to maximize the number of actions performed with your axe.
How do I know when my axe is about to break?
You can monitor your axe’s durability by looking at the small indicator in the lower right corner of the screen when the axe is equipped. As durability decreases, this meter will deplete. Additionally, your character’s animations will show them inspecting the tool when its durability is very low, which serves as a warning that it will break soon.
Is it worth crafting the Metal Axe given how much work it requires?
Absolutely. The Metal Axe is significantly more durable than any other axe in the game, meaning you’ll spend far less time gathering materials and crafting replacements. It also deals the most damage and cuts trees more efficiently. While the infrastructure required (Mud Forge, etc.) represents a significant investment, the Metal Axe pays dividends in time saved and increased effectiveness. However, it’s wise to wait until your crafting skill is at least level 30 before creating one to maximize its durability.
Conclusion
Mastering axe crafting in Green Hell is essential for efficient resource gathering and survival. From the humble Stone Axe that begins your journey to the mighty Metal Axe that represents the pinnacle of crafting achievement, each tool has its place in your survival strategy.
As you progress through the game, consider the specific challenges you face and choose the most appropriate axe for your current situation. Whether you’re building a massive base that requires extensive woodcutting, exploring dangerous territory where combat effectiveness is paramount, or simply trying to survive with limited resources, understanding how to craft and utilize each axe type will dramatically improve your chances of survival in the unforgiving Amazon rainforest.
Remember that your crafting skill directly impacts the durability of every tool you create, so investing time in improving this skill before crafting high-tier axes will save you valuable resources in the long run. With the knowledge from this guide, you’re now equipped to tackle one of Green Hell’s most fundamental survival challenges: how to make axes that will serve you throughout your jungle adventure.
