The 3rd age felling axe is a two-handed melee weapon requiring 65 Attack to wield and 61 Woodcutting to chop with, striking at 4.2 seconds (7 ticks) with +60 slash, +51 crush, and +67 strength. Its Lumber Up special attack boosts Woodcutting by 3 levels, and it is crafted by combining a felling axe handle with a 3rd age axe at an anvil — an irreversible process. The finished axe stays tradeable — see the live Grand Exchange price & history chart above for its current value.
Equipment bonuses
As a two-handed weapon, the 3rd age felling axe hits with +60 slash and +51 crush attack alongside a strong +67 strength bonus, though its -3 stab attack rules out that combat style entirely.
Attack bonuses
Defence bonuses
Other bonuses
At 65 Attack and a 4.2-second attack speed, it swings as fast as other 3rd age combat axes while doubling as a fully functional woodcutting tool.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get the 3rd age felling axe
The 3rd age felling axe isn’t obtained as a drop — it’s crafted by using a felling axe handle on a 3rd age axe while holding a hammer and standing next to an anvil. The process requires 61 Smithing (boostable) and only takes a few seconds, but it is irreversible — once combined, the felling axe cannot be split back into its two components.
The finished felling axe stays fully tradeable and noteable afterwards, so most players simply buy one outright on the Grand Exchange instead of assembling it themselves.
Lumber Up special attack
The 3rd age felling axe’s special attack, Lumber Up, consumes 100% of your special attack energy to temporarily boost your Woodcutting level by 3. The boost degrades in stages every 60 seconds and wears off completely after 3 minutes, though praying Preserve extends the duration by 50%.
This special is shared with the dragon, infernal, and crystal axes, and the boost is mainly used to hit Woodcutting level thresholds early — for example, it lets players start chopping with the felling axe from level 58 Woodcutting instead of the normal 61 requirement, provided they still meet the 65 Attack needed to wield it.
Is the 3rd age felling axe worth it?
The 3rd age felling axe is best thought of as a prestige item rather than a pure combat or skilling upgrade: it swings at +60 slash, +51 crush, and +67 strength on a 4.2-second (7-tick) attack speed, and it chops logs exactly as fast as a normal 3rd age axe. Carrying forester’s rations while chopping adds 10% more Woodcutting XP and a 20% chance to save a log (or anima-infused bark from tree roots) on each successful chop, at the cost of one ration.
Its main draw is rarity and looks rather than raw stats — it’s a showpiece for players who already have their gear sorted, not an early or mid-game purchase. Check the live price and history chart above for the current rate.
3rd age felling axe FAQ
What level do I need to wield the 3rd age felling axe?
You need 65 Attack to equip the 3rd age felling axe. To actually chop trees with it you also need 61 Woodcutting — or 58 Woodcutting if you use its Lumber Up special attack to boost up to the requirement.
How do you get a 3rd age felling axe?
It’s crafted, not dropped: use a felling axe handle on a 3rd age axe while holding a hammer next to an anvil, which requires 61 Smithing (boostable). The combination is irreversible, but the resulting axe stays tradeable — most players just buy the finished felling axe on the Grand Exchange instead.
What is the 3rd age felling axe's special attack?
Its special attack, Lumber Up, uses 100% special attack energy to boost your Woodcutting level by 3. The boost fades in stages every 60 seconds and is gone after 3 minutes, though Preserve extends it by 50%. It's shared with the dragon, infernal, and crystal axes.
Is the 3rd age felling axe good for combat?
It hits with +60 slash, +51 crush, and +67 strength at a 4.2-second attack speed, which are solid two-handed melee numbers, but most owners buy it for its rarity and looks rather than as a combat upgrade over other Attack-65 axes.
How much is a 3rd age felling axe worth?
Check the live price and history chart above for the current rate — as one of the rarest 3rd age items, it's one of the most expensive tradeables in the game.
Does the 3rd age felling axe work with forester's rations?
Yes. Carrying forester’s rations (in your inventory or a forestry kit) while chopping gives 10% extra Woodcutting XP and a 20% chance to not consume a log — or anima-infused bark from tree roots — at the cost of one ration per proc. Without rations it chops exactly like a normal 3rd age axe.
Can you trade the 3rd age felling axe?
Yes — despite being made through an irreversible crafting process, the finished 3rd age felling axe remains fully tradeable and noteable, and it's the tradeable form used for the live GE price shown here.
Update history
Source: OSRS Wiki — 3rd age felling axe (Changes).
