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Axe of the Ebon Drake, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Axe

Axe of the Ebon Drake

ilvl 51Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Axe of the Ebon Drake is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 30.3 DPS, +9 Strength. Against 16 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 17.

Tooltip

Axe of the Ebon DrakeItem Level 51Binds when picked upMain HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 1.90(30.3 damage per second)+9 StrengthDurability 75 / 75Sell Price: 2g 41s 59c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: physical damage.

WarriorPaladinHunterShaman

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Verimonde's Last Resort iconVerimonde's Last ResortMain Hand · ilvl 66stronger stat budget · Cold Forged Hammer iconCold Forged HammerMain Hand · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Lorespinner iconLorespinnerMain Hand · ilvl 57stronger stat budget · Shivsprocket's Shiv iconShivsprocket's ShivMain Hand · ilvl 65stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Furbolg Medicine Totem iconFurbolg Medicine TotemMain Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Devilsaur Claws iconDevilsaur ClawsMain Hand · ilvl 52ilvl 52 · Gryphon Rider's Stormhammer iconGryphon Rider's StormhammerMain Hand · ilvl 53ilvl 53 · Arbiter's Blade iconArbiter's BladeMain Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.