You can change to another weapon if you wish (remenber if its heavier than the crescent axe you are going to have to change the armor a bit, try using another gauntlest and using a lighter sheild).
Options: Man-Serpent greatsword
Great club/Large club
Butcher knife
Pickaxe(with leoring)
Giant blacksmith hammer
Greataxe
Demon spear
use whatever you want
