Hellslayer

Hellslayer is an elite unique Decapitator in Diablo 2 Resurrected that features level-scaling damage and fire attributes. This level 66 two-handed axe grows more powerful as your character levels, making it a weapon that improves throughout progression.

Scaling Damage Mechanics

Hellslayer's signature feature is +3% Maximum Damage per Character Level, which translates to approximately 4.14 additional damage per level to the base weapon. At level 99, this adds 410 maximum damage to the base, resulting in actual weapon damage of 100 to 549-686 depending on enhanced damage roll. Combined with +100-150% Enhanced Damage and Adds 40-60 Fire Damage, the weapon delivers substantial physical and elemental damage that continues scaling into endgame.

Fire-Based Combat

The axe offers fire-themed offensive capabilities with its added fire damage and 35% Chance to Cast Level 16 Fire Ball on Striking, creating additional AOE damage during combat. The Indestructible property eliminates repair costs, while +20 to Strength helps meet equipment requirements. The +2 to Light Radius is largely cosmetic but maintains thematic consistency.

Progression Weapon

Hellslayer serves well for leveling Barbarians or Druids from the 60s through early Hell difficulty. The scaling damage means it remains relevant longer than fixed-stat uniques, growing stronger as you level. However, by the 80s and 90s, elite runewords like Breath of the Dying or Grief surpass it significantly. The weapon fills a solid mid-to-late progression niche but ultimately gets replaced by superior endgame options that offer better overall stat packages and specialized bonuses.