Dark Axe Stump (Lv. 23): Location, HP, EXP & Weakness | MapleStory Classic

Dark Axe Stump is a level 23 monster with 547 HP that gives 43 EXP. Weak to Fire. Most common on East Rocky Mountain V.

Stats

Level	23	EXP	43
HP	547	MP	30
Weapon attack	117	Weapon defense	30
Magic attack	—	Magic defense	—
Accuracy	87	Avoidability	11
Knockback	40	EXP per HP	0.079
Weak to	Fire	Resists	None

Monsters above your level are harder to hit. See accuracy and hit rate.

Is Dark Axe Stump right for your level?

The main thing that changes with your level is whether you can hit it. Each level the monster has over you scales your accuracy down. Accuracy you need for a 100% hit rate (your total ACC from the stat window, gear and skills included):

Your level	15	19	23	27	31
ACC needed	49	43	37	37	37

Calculated with the Classic accuracy formula (see accuracy and hit rate), which reproduces published in-game examples exactly. It hits for 117 weapon attack, so check your HP and defense too.

Where to find Dark Axe Stump

Map	Area	Spawns
East Rocky Mountain V	Victoria Road	25
East Rocky Mountain IV	Victoria Road	23
East Rocky Mountain VI	Victoria Road	17
East Rocky Mountain VII	Victoria Road	15
Perion Dungeon Entrance	Warning Street	15
West Rocky Mountain IV	Victoria Road	14
The Burnt Land III	Warning Street	13
The Burnt Land II	Warning Street	12
Rocky Road III	Victoria Road	11
Deep Valley III	Warning Street	11
East Domain of Perion	Victoria Road	10
The Burnt Land IV	Warning Street	10
The Burnt Land V	Warning Street	10
West Rocky Mountain III	Victoria Road	9
Deep Valley I	Warning Street	8
Land of Wild Boar	Hidden Street	7
The Burnt Land I	Warning Street	7
Sleepy Dungeon II	Dungeon	7
Damp Tree-Forest	Dungeon	6
Over the Wall	Hidden Street	5
Rocky Road II	Victoria Road	5
Deep Valley II	Warning Street	5
Parched Land	Victoria Road	2
The Land of Wild Boar II	Hidden Street	2
Deep Forest	Dungeon	2

Getting there: East Rocky Mountain V is 6 maps from Perion (Perion → Perion Street Corner → East Rocky Mountain I → East Rocky Mountain II → East Rocky Mountain III → East Rocky Mountain IV → East Rocky Mountain V). Full route and map.

Drops

Drop tables and rates are calculated on Nexon's servers and are not in the game files. We'll list what our team sees drop, with the number of kills, as we log it.

Similar-level monsters

Monster	Level	EXP	EXP per HP
Jr. Necki	21	39	0.143
Stirge	20	37	0.125
Zombie Mushroom	24	45	0.103
Horny Mushroom	22	41	0.102
Rocky Mask	24	45	0.094
Wooden Mask	23	43	0.093

Frequently asked questions

What level is Dark Axe Stump in MapleStory Classic World?

Dark Axe Stump is level 23, with 547 HP, and gives 43 EXP per kill.

Where can I find Dark Axe Stump?

Dark Axe Stump spawns on 25 maps. The most on one map: East Rocky Mountain V (25).

What is Dark Axe Stump weak to?

Dark Axe Stump is weak to Fire.

How much EXP per HP does Dark Axe Stump give?

0.079 EXP per HP point, #12 of 13 monsters within 5 levels of it. That measures EXP per damage dealt only; spawn density, travel time, crowding, your accuracy and your class damage decide whether it is actually a good place to train.

Game data: MapleStory Classic World v1.0.0, checked 2026-10-22. Only content live at launch is listed. Drop rates are calculated on Nexon's servers and aren't in the game data, so we don't publish them. Spotted a difference in-game? Tell us.