Originally posted by Sédri:

Personally I just built the Stagbreaker and used it around corners. It pushes everything and is aoe so you can just peak the weapon and it'll hurt them. Also, the entrance sometimes has a small platform that skeletons somehow can't get onto it. The weapon is created with core wood, deer trophies and leather scraps. It is pretty cheap to make.

Though before you rush straight into dungeons with this one, make sure to practice because it has a huge wind-up before slamming down and it reduces your movement by 20% when wielding it.

I've used Stagbreaker through doors and scrap piles, since you get the surprise damage bonus tts a great weapon to kill stuff without them getting a chance to hit you,. very usefull when you can kill a blob before it gets close enough to poison you.

Only downsides I've encountered is the slow windup you mentioned and that the damage also takes out the standing torches nearby so there is less light.