One-handed axe moveset feels hard to use

Maybe it’s just the Ripper - I actually haven’t had a chance to try the other axes yet. But its regular attack speed feels significantly slower than other weapons - even heavier 2-handers. Which isn’t necessarily bad, except its damage seems to be on par with other 1-handed weapons.

Are other 1-handed axes as slow as the Ripper?

From what I remember in my last session, one handed axes have extremely fast heavy attack charge times, and reliable dodge attacks.

I love how each weapon type is balanced based on their animations

Hm. Maybe it’s just the Ripper then. I just tested it, the charged attack is either about as slow or just as slow as a Claymore (2h sword) charged attack.

The dodge attack is fine, but it’s only a single hit - there’s no combo into follow up hits.

Great Sword: am i a joke to you?