Lumber Tycoon 2 End Times Axe: Complete Quest Guide

Get the Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe with this Halloween quest guide covering item costs, Den locations, placement steps, axe stats, and useful tips.

Why the End Times Axe Matters

Phantom Wood presents an unusual problem: ordinary axes cannot harvest it, no matter how long you swing. The Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe solves that problem because it is the only axe identified in the supplied sources as capable of cutting this rare wood. Getting the Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe also requires careful timing, since the corresponding quest rewards it only during the annual End Times event.

Outside that event, completing the same offering puzzle produces the Rukiryaxe instead. That makes preparation essential. Buy the required items, learn the route, and understand the placement order before Halloween so you do not spend the limited window troubleshooting.

This guide covers the supported availability details, purchase list, Den route, offering sequence, performance statistics, and a community-reported cheaper recipe. The information reflects sources collected on September 20, 2026; future updates may change event timing, prices, or quest behavior.

Key detailWhat players need to know
Primary purposeCutting Phantom Wood, also called Lone Cave Wood or End Times Wood
Original releaseHalloween 2016
AvailabilityEarned through the Rukiryaxe quest during the End Times event
Event dateOctober 31
Standard outcomeThe same quest normally produces the Rukiryaxe
AppearanceBlack head with irregular purple markings and a black handle
PreparationSand, a light bulb, worms, and potentially dynamite

Availability, Performance, and Costs

The supplied video describes the event window as October 31 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern through November 1 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern. The wiki only confirms that the quest must be completed specifically on October 31. Because those descriptions differ in precision, treat October 31 as the shared, reliable date and verify the live event before relying on either boundary time.

The Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe has a general damage value of 1.58, a 0.4-second cooldown, and a range of 9 units. That produces 3.95 general DPS. It is slightly behind the Rukiryaxe's reported 4.2 DPS for ordinary trees, so its defining advantage is access to Phantom Wood rather than best-in-class everyday speed.

Against Phantom Wood, the axe deals 10 million damage with a three-second cooldown. The sources characterize that performance as approximately 3.33 million DPS and say it can effectively finish any Phantom Wood section in one swing. One supplied wiki passage instead displays 33.3 million DPS, which does not match those damage and cooldown figures. The supported damage, cooldown, and one-chop result are more useful than relying on that disputed DPS display.

StatisticEnd Times AxeRukiryaxe
General damage1.58Not specified
General cooldown0.4 secondsNot specified
General DPS3.954.2
Range9 unitsNot specified
Cuts Phantom WoodYesNo
Main strengthExclusive Phantom Wood harvestingSlightly better general DPS

The normal shopping list costs 7,400 money before dynamite: 1,600 for one bag of sand, 2,600 for the light bulb, and 3,200 for the can of worms. The source recommends bringing one dynamite charge because the boulders blocking the Taiga route may still be intact, but it does not state the dynamite price. Save more than 7,400 rather than arriving with an exact budget.

ItemStoreReported pricePurpose
Bag of sandWood R Us1,600Middle offering
Light bulbFancy Furnishings2,600Right offering
Can of wormsBob's Shack3,200Left offering
DynamiteBob's ShackNot providedOpens the Taiga boulder route if blocked
Core-item totalMultiple stores7,400Excludes dynamite

These prices came from the supplied material collected in September 2026. Check each in-game price before purchasing because the references do not establish that costs are permanent.

How to Complete the End Times Quest

Preparation reduces the risk of losing time during the Halloween window. Practice reaching the Den on an ordinary day if needed, but remember that a successful practice run gives the regular quest reward rather than the Halloween axe.

1. Buy and organize the offerings

Visit Wood R Us for a bag of sand, Fancy Furnishings for a light bulb, and Bob's Shack for a can of worms. Pick up dynamite at Bob's Shack as insurance against a closed route.

Transport the items carefully and keep them identifiable. You must move everything through a concealed hatch that closes after several seconds, so scattered boxes make the process slower.

2. Travel through the Taiga

Drive toward the Taiga boulders. If they block the passage, use the dynamite to clear them. Once through, follow the right wall across the Taiga until you approach the quest area.

Look for a faint red eagle marker. The game's clue trail reportedly includes the phrase “follow the eagle,” and the eagle indicates the hidden Den's general location.

3. Find and open the hatch

The entrance is concealed beneath the snow. Angle the camera below the snowy surface or walk across the suspected area while pointing the cursor downward. Watch for the interaction prompt, then press the displayed key to open the hatch.

Drop the offerings through immediately. If the hatch closes before every item is inside, reopen it and continue; closure does not mean the quest has failed.

4. Arrange the items correctly

Unbox the supplies inside the Den. A table has three positions associated with the three offerings. Placement matters:

OrderTable positionOffering
1RightLight bulb
2MiddleBag of sand
3LeftCan of worms
4Above the tableWatch for the descending axe

Once all three offerings are correctly positioned during the End Times event, look upward. The Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe should descend with a spawn effect until it becomes reachable.

Pick it up promptly and return it to a secure location. The references do not describe a recovery mechanism if the axe is lost, so basic inventory caution is warranted.

Cheapest Recipe and Practical Tips

Community reports describe an alternate Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe recipe: replace the can of worms with a second bag of sand. Put both sand bags on the middle plate and the light bulb on the right plate, leaving the left plate without worms.

At the reported prices, two sand bags plus one light bulb cost 5,800 money. That is 1,600 less than the normal 7,400-item total, excluding dynamite in both cases. The source's narration contains inconsistent savings claims elsewhere, but subtraction from its listed prices supports the 1,600 difference.

This method is best treated as player experience, not a guaranteed quest rule. The source calls it a glitch and offers no official explanation. Game updates can remove unintended behavior without notice, so the standard three-item recipe remains the more dependable choice.

RecipeContentsCore costReliability
Standard1 sand, 1 light bulb, 1 can of worms7,400Documented quest solution
Community alternative2 sand, 1 light bulb5,800Community-reported glitch
Reported differenceWorms replaced by second sand1,600 savedMay change or fail

Use these practical precautions during the event:

  • Confirm that the End Times visual changes are active before placing offerings.
  • Carry dynamite even if another player might already have cleared the boulders.
  • Park where unloading the boxes will be manageable.
  • Send items through the hatch one at a time if physics makes them difficult to control.
  • Recheck right, middle, and left positions before assuming the puzzle is broken.
  • Look above the table after placement instead of searching the floor.
  • Consider obtaining extras during the event because the normal quest reward returns afterward.

Avoid paying for a supposedly legitimate boxed version without understanding its status. The supplied wiki says boxed copies exist only through player trading and were not legitimately produced. The normal quest spawns an unboxed axe.

The puzzle's clues also explain why each object has a specific position. Hidden “Rumors” posters associate Rukiry with light bulbs, Zarketh with sand, and Gusman with worms. During the End Times event, those posters reportedly change to an ominous event message, signaling that the familiar Rukiryaxe ritual will yield a different reward.

For broader platform and account information, consult the official Roblox support center rather than relying on unofficial account advice.

Lumber Tycoon 2 End Times Axe FAQ

Can you get the Lumber Tycoon 2 end times axe all year?

No. The shared fact across the supplied sources is that the quest awards it on October 31 during the End Times event. Performing the same steps outside that Halloween event produces the Rukiryaxe instead.

Is it worth getting for ordinary trees?

It is a capable general-purpose tool with 3.95 DPS and a nine-unit range, but the Rukiryaxe has slightly higher reported general DPS at 4.2. Its real value is that no other axe in the supplied material can cut Phantom Wood.

Do two bags of sand really replace the worms?

Community reports say two sand bags on the middle plate and a light bulb on the right can trigger the reward. This appears to be an unintended shortcut, not a documented permanent mechanic, so bring the regular worm offering if reliability matters.

How much should I save before starting?

The three standard offerings total 7,400 money at the reported prices. Save additional funds for dynamite because the Taiga boulders may need to be cleared, and the source does not provide its price.