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Rare Two-Hand Axe

Dark Iron Sunderer

ilvl 57Req 52Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dark Iron Sunderer is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 48.9 DPS. Chance on hit: Reduces targets armor by 300 for 20 sec. Against 14 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 15.

Tooltip

Dark Iron SundererItem Level 57Binds when equippedTwo-HandAxe101 - 153 DamageSpeed 2.60(48.9 damage per second)Durability 100 / 100Requires Level 52Chance on hit: Reduces targets armor by 300 for 20 sec.Sell Price: 5g 12s 25c

⚠ 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)

Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Staff of the Qiraji Prophets iconStaff of the Qiraji ProphetsTwo-Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Corruption iconCorruptionTwo-Hand · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Twig of the World Tree iconTwig of the World TreeTwo-Hand · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · The Blackrock Slicer iconThe Blackrock SlicerTwo-Hand · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Painbringer iconPainbringerTwo-Hand · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 ·

"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.