Spellsteel

Spellsteel is an unusual unique Bearded Axe at level 39 that combines melee weapon stats with caster-oriented bonuses, creating a hybrid tool for spell-casting builds.

Caster-Friendly Axe

Spellsteel provides +165% Enhanced Damage for decent physical damage, but stands out with 10% Faster Cast Rate, +100 to Mana, Regenerate Mana 25%, and Magic Damage Reduced by 12-15. The weapon includes various charged skills: Level 1 Teleport (20 Charges), Level 12 Firestorm (60 Charges), Level 10 Holy Bolt (100 Charges), and Level 3 Decrepify (30 Charges). The Requirements -60% makes it accessible with just 37 Strength.

Niche Hybrid Use

The low strength requirement and Teleport charges make Spellsteel interesting for caster builds that occasionally melee or need emergency mobility. However, true casters prefer faster weapons or shields for FCR breakpoints, while melee builds want weapons focused on damage. The charged skills, while varied, run out and require recharging. This creates an awkward middle ground where Spellsteel doesn't excel at either role, making it more of a curiosity than a practical endgame choice.