S Tier

Mythic End-Game AxeEnd-game ceilingThe Mythic end-game axe is the reference ceiling in Tools Design Tool 1 (Step E composite score). Player-level scaling adds ~3% per level beyond L=1.

B Tier

Common Oak HatchetFirst upgradeThe community recommended first axe after the Twig Splitter; delivers the first meaningful DPS jump and the cheapest payback window.

C Tier

Common Twig SplitterStarter axeThe default starting axe in Carve Wood is the Common Twig Splitter; it is cosmetic and the community guide recommends moving to the Common Oak Hatchet as soon as possible.