The Ranger's Hatchet perk tree has 55 perks: 27 active skills, 22 passives and 6 stat bonuses. 14 are open from the start; the rest cost Trait Points (89 for the whole tree, our count).
A fast, aggressive fighter who blends swift axes with acrobatic maneuvers. They overwhelm enemies with relentless close-range attacks, while extending their reach through ranged weapon throws.
Traits: Unlocks combo skills that inflict Shock, and strengthens ranged attacks for greater damage.
Point at a perk or tap it for its card. Each number is its cost in Trait Points; perks without one are open from the start. Swipe the tree sideways to see all of it.
The game's own previews from the perk window. Point at one, or tap it, to play.
Each perk with the game's own words: how to use it (its keys), what it does, what it needs and what it costs.
Open from the start
Light Attack → Light AttackPerforms up to 2 swift attacks that deal damage and inflict Stagger.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Open from the start · needs Flurry
Light AttackBecomes available when inflicting Stagger to an enemy with Flurry. Performs a powerful slash that deals damage and inflicts Knockback.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
1 Trait Point · needs Hatchet Proficiency
Axe Flurry → Light AttackSlams the ground after Axe Flurry, increasing the enemy's Shock gauge and inflicting Knockback. Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Stagger Immunity: Grants immunity to Stagger when casting skills. Does not prevent status effects.
1 Trait Point · needs Hatchet Proficiency
Hold BlockThrows up to 5 axes by holding the input. (15 second cooldown)
Open from the start · needs Flurry
→ Light AttackCharges towards the target and strikes. Can be quickly chained after evading. After use, can follow up with a 2-hit Flurry.
Open from the start · needs Lunge
Step Back → Lunge → Light AttackBecomes available after using Step Back and Lunge in succession. Leaps into the air and throws an axe, dealing damage and inflicting Knockback. Evades incoming attacks while in mid-air.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
1 Trait Point · needs Thrill of the Hunt
(While in range) → EvadePress + [Evade] near a target to dodge behind the enemy. This dodge does not cost SP. Can combo into Windscreamer with [Light Attack], and Step Back with [Heavy Attack]. (10 second cooldown)
Open from the start · needs Lunge
Heavy Attack Lunge comboStrikes the enemy, inflicting Stagger. Grants Stagger Immunity while approaching the target. After breaking the enemy's guard, press [Light Attack] to combo into Axe Flurry.
Stagger Immunity: Grants immunity to Stagger when casting skills. Does not prevent status effects.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Guard Break: Bypasses enemy blocks and parries, dealing damage and breaking their guard. Skills with this effect cause your character to glow red.
2 Trait Points · needs Effortless Flurry
Axe Flurry → Heavy AttackAfter Axe Flurry, throws axes in rapid succession, dealing damage and increasing the enemy's Bleed gauge. Combos into Stormsplitter with [Light Attack].
Bleed: A physical debuff triggered at max stacks. Deals damage based on the target's Max HP and continuously drains HP. HP cannot be restored while active. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are reset.
Open from the start · needs Flurry
(On a downed target) Light AttackKicks a downed target to deal heavy damage. (15 second cooldown)
Knockdown: Triggers when affected by Stagger, Fatal Strike, or Ambush. Special attacks can be used against downed targets.
2 Trait Points · needs Spinning Kick Mastery
Heavy Attack → Heavy AttackIncreases Spinning Kick's attack range. Combos into Momentum between Spinning Kick and Double Hatchet Strike. Deals damage and inflicts Knockback at no SP cost. Inflicting Knockback combos into Step Back.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Open from the start · needs Flurry
→ Light Attack or Heavy AttackJumps into the air and strikes down.
Open from the start
Heavy AttackPerforms a spinning kick that deals damage and inflicts Stagger. Breaks the enemy's guard.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Guard Break: Bypasses enemy blocks and parries, dealing damage and breaking their guard. Skills with this effect cause your character to glow red.
Open from the start · needs Spinning Kick
Heavy Attack → Heavy AttackPerforms a dual strike that Staggers enemies.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
2 Trait Points · needs Relentless Hunt
(After Discharge) → BlockRebounding Thunder becomes available once briefly upon triggering Discharge, increasing the enemy's Shock gauge. Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
Discharge: Whenever Thrill of the Hunt activates, deals damage to nearby enemies and inflicts Shock.
Open from the start · needs Spinning Kick or Double Hatchet Strike
Heavy AttackBecomes available after inflicting Stagger with Spinning Kick or Double Hatchet Strike. Kicks the enemy, then leaps backward while throwing an axe. Briefly evades attacks while using this skill.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Open from the start · needs Spinning Kick or Step Back
(While in range) Heavy AttackHurls an axe at the target up to two times. The second hit inflicts Stagger on hit.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
2 Trait Points · needs Lightning ATK
(During Discharge) Heavy AttackShocking Kick becomes available once briefly upon triggering Discharge, increasing the enemy's Shock gauge. Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
Discharge: Whenever Thrill of the Hunt activates, deals damage to nearby enemies and inflicts Shock.
Open from the start
BlockBriefly enters a defensive stance and Parry blockable attacks.
Parry: Deflects frontal attacks. A successful parry can break the enemy's guard stance, but enemies with high Stagger RES may require multiple parries. Cannot block attacks that break guard.
2 Trait Points · needs Thunder Trail
Thunder Trail can be used repeatedly during its activation window.
2 Trait Points · needs Overload
Shocking Kick → Heavy AttackCombos from Shocking Kick, dealing damage and inflicting Knockback on enemies. Evades attacks while using this skill. This damage increases the enemy's Shock gauge, and deals increased damage to Shocked targets. Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill. Combos into Lightning Rush with [Heavy Attack] if unlocked.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
Open from the start
EvadeDodges swiftly in the chosen direction.
3 Trait Points · needs Rapid Throw - Bleed or Rapid Throw - Shock
(While in range) Heavy Attack → BlockAfter Axe Throw, drinks a potion to restore HP. Does not consume items. (30 second cooldown) Healing scales with potion potency.
3 Trait Points · needs Stormguard or Axe Storm
Windscreamer → Light AttackAfter Windscreamer, strikes upward to deal damage and inflict Knockback.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
3 Trait Points · needs Shocking Kick · pick one with Overload
(On Rebounding Thunder hit) Evade or (On Shocking Kick hit) EvadeOn Rebounding Thunder or Shocking Kick hit, grants a brief window to use Thunder Trail. Rapidly charges forward, striking enemies in its path and increasing the enemy's Shock gauge.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
3 Trait Points · needs Stormburst or Eye of the Storm
Windcleaver → Light AttackAfter Windcleaver, combos into Gale Sever, striking the target 3 times and firing 3 Wind Blades. Evades attacks while airborne. Deals increased damage to targets with HP at 40% or below and restores HP based on damage dealt.
3 Trait Points · needs Electric Current or Thunder Slash
Step Back → Heavy AttackLightning Rush becomes available after Step Back. Charges forward, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Briefly evades incoming attacks while moving. Combos into Axe Flurry with [Light Attack], increasing the enemy's Shock gauge.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start
Allows you to equip this weapon type.
1 Trait Point · needs Hatchet Proficiency
Hatchet skills briefly grant a Thrill of the Hunt stack. Stacks build when attacks land consecutively. At 10 stacks, all stacks are consumed to restore SP.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
1 Trait Point · needs Stormsplitter · pick one with Effortless Flurry
Stormsplitter triggers an explosion on the ground, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger to enemies within range. Also increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Stormsplitter · pick one with Storm's Wake
Axe Flurry no longer costs SP.
2 Trait Points · needs Rapid Throw · pick one with Rapid Throw - Shock
Throws 2 additional axes, but deals reduced damage. Also increases the enemy's Bleed gauge.
Bleed: A physical debuff triggered at max stacks. Deals damage based on the target's Max HP and continuously drains HP. HP cannot be restored while active. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are reset.
2 Trait Points · needs Rapid Throw · pick one with Rapid Throw - Bleed
Rapid Throw no longer costs SP and homes in on enemies. Also increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Shadowcatch · pick one with Impatient Hunger
Increases the damage and Stagger power of Spinning Kick.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
1 Trait Point · needs Shadowcatch · pick one with Spinning Kick Mastery
Thrill of the Hunt now activates at 5 stacks, but reduces stack duration and SP recovery.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
2 Trait Points · needs Storm's Wake
Stormsplitter grants a shield for 5 seconds. Shield strength scales with Max HP.
Shield: Shields absorb damage instead of HP. Shield values stack. If a new shield's duration exceeds the current shield's remaining duration, the longer duration applies.
2 Trait Points · needs Impatient Hunger
Double Hatchet Strike hits twice, but each hit deals reduced damage.
2 Trait Points · needs Battle Tonic
Rapid Throw → Light AttackRapid Throw's fifth attack combos into Axe Flurry.
2 Trait Points · needs Windcleaver
Windcleaver fires a piercing Wind Blade that deals damage and increases the enemy's Bleed gauge. This attack does not grant Thrill of the Hunt stacks.
Bleed: A physical debuff triggered at max stacks. Deals damage based on the target's Max HP and continuously drains HP. HP cannot be restored while active. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are reset.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
2 Trait Points · needs Discharge
A critical hit grants 1 additional Thrill of the Hunt stack.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
2 Trait Points · needs Wind Blade · pick one with Airslice
(After Block parry) Light AttackWindscreamer becomes instantly available with [Light Attack] after a successful Parry.
Parry: Deflects frontal attacks. A successful parry can break the enemy's guard stance, but enemies with high Stagger RES may require multiple parries. Cannot block attacks that break guard.
2 Trait Points · needs Wind Blade · pick one with Counterattack - Windscreamer
The second attack of Flurry fires Wind Blade.
2 Trait Points · needs Counterattack - Windscreamer or Airslice
Grants Ripper Edge when inflicting Bleed with the hatchet. During Ripper Edge, Windscreamer hits 2 additional times.
Bleed: A physical debuff triggered at max stacks. Deals damage based on the target's Max HP and continuously drains HP. HP cannot be restored while active. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are reset.
2 Trait Points · needs Ripper Edge
Ripper Edge always triggers Windscreamer against targets with HP at 40% or below.
2 Trait Points · needs Bloodied Edge · pick one with Eye of the Storm
Stormsplitter fires three lightning bolts, dealing damage and increasing the enemy's Shock gauge.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
2 Trait Points · needs Bloodied Edge · pick one with Stormburst
Stormsplitter increases damage dealt, Physical Crit Hit, and Stagger power for a short time.
2 Trait Points · needs Gale Sever
A critical hit with Wind Blade enables Stormsplitter once within a short time at no SP cost. Press [Light Attack] to activate.
3 Trait Points · needs Momentum or Twin Splitter
Whenever Thrill of the Hunt triggers, deals damage to nearby enemies and increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Thrill of the Hunt: On hit, grants Thrill of the Hunt for 3 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. Restores SP upon reaching maximum stacks.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
3 Trait Points · needs Shocking Kick · pick one with Thunder Trail
Grants Stagger Immunity during Lunge and instantly triggers Discharge. (5 second cooldown)
Stagger Immunity: Grants immunity to Stagger when casting skills. Does not prevent status effects.
Discharge: Whenever Thrill of the Hunt activates, deals damage to nearby enemies and inflicts Shock.
10 Trait Points
Damage ↑ at HP ≥70% +25
Increases damage dealt by 2.5% while HP is 70% or higher.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Weapon Physical ATK ↑ +100
Increases the Physical ATK of your equipped weapon by 10%.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Weapon Magic ATK ↑ +100
Increases the Magic ATK of your equipped weapon by 10%.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Damage ↑ to Enemies with HP ≥70% +50
Increases damage dealt to targets with 70% HP or higher by 5%.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Damage ↑ to Enemies with HP ≤40% +50
Increases damage dealt to targets with 40% HP or lower by 5%.
Every hatchet in the game files, highest grade first. Each links to its page: stats, how to get it, what it is used in.
55: 27 active skills, 22 passives and 6 stat bonuses. 14 are open from the start; the others cost 1 to 10 Trait Points each, and 6 rows make you pick one of two or three.
89 Trait Points to learn every perk, taking the dearer perk of each pick-one choice (our count from the tree's costs).
9 in Early Access: Wrathful Tyrant's Claw (Legendary, item level 80), Gyldenlord's Cleaver (Epic, item level 45), Silvery Shadow (Epic, item level 40), Centurion's Hatchet (Rare, item level 30), Reaper's Ease (Rare, item level 15), City Guard Hatchet (Uncommon, item level 10) and more.
From the game files: Early Access · build 26495283
