Why Can't I Use My Battle Axe?

[Dangazzm]

I can't figure this out, I got 2h skills and bought a Battle Axe - Exact name. And I have it equip in the menu but when I log into the game its not in my hands. In the loadout screen in game its there, but just once I click done and my character pops up poof its gone.

[OzyTheSage]

Do you meet the requirements? (EDIT: You need 10 strength to use "Battle Axe")

On the website you will notice most items have a "difficulty" which varies depending on what item it is. Melee weapons, armor, and crossbows the requirement is strength. Bows, the requirement is power draw. Throwing weapons the requirement is power throw. Shields, the requirement is the shield skill.

Perhaps there should be something that explains this on the website, a "click here for newbie guide" for instance...