The effect of a direct hit is also larger than that of a standard axe. If one posesses the inhuman strength required to lift the weapon, the great heft of its attacks will send foes flying. Demon's Greataxe is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. Enchanted Upgrade +1 requires a regular +5 weapon. Requires: Standard Demon's Greataxe +5, Titanite and 800 souls per upgrade. Using that weight, this weapon blows enemies away. To 2h this axe you only need 22 STR, and you can get it +5 Lightning by the time you reach Anor Londo. The Crushing version of this weapon out performs the. Dark Souls: 15 Best Strength Weapons, Ranked. Great Axe is a Large Axe Weapon in Demon's Souls and Demon's Souls Remake.