diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml
index be83a96202..7011d8285d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Axe</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>6.9</Hack>
+        <Hack>8.7</Hack>
         <Crush>2.3</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>