Axe

From: Melee
Chapter: 1 · Prologue · Guest House

Damage: 100 swing / 150 heavy swing (aim + attack)
Slots: 1
Ammo: none

How to get it

Guest House 1F, Vacant Room: on the floor during the first Mia fight. If you do not pick it up in the fight, it lies where Mia's body falls. Same spot on every difficulty.

Verdict

Mandatory in the prologue: nothing to decide.

Tactic for the first Mia fight: guard (L), wait for her to stagger and land the heavy swing; repeat.

Go back for it before the Attic fight: if the M19 Handgun runs dry, it is your backup.

It disappears when the prologue ends.