It's the system in itself that is OP, not just Zaleskar's axe (although that thing does certainly help in rekking anything it stands in your way)
Completely agree here. I did a solo run with most character types, as my comparison, and my playthrough using 2H weapons was easier and stronger right from the get-go.
It's the Weapon and Str scaling of the warfare abilities that are too strong. Crippling Blow and Battering Ram hit harder than regular attacks and are AoE. Battering Ram does it for only 1 AP (AoE, more damage than a 2 cost attack, mobility, and knockdown!)
And Rage and Warlord are strong, but every character can/should get those abilities.