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Rare Two-Hand Polearm

Smoldering Claw

ilvl 54Req 49Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Smoldering Claw is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 46.5 DPS, +10 Fire Resistance. Chance on hit: Hurls a fiery ball that causes 135 Fire damage and an additional 15 damage over 6 sec. Against 8 other Polearm two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 9.

Tooltip

Smoldering ClawItem Level 54Binds when picked upTwo-HandPolearm108 - 162 DamageSpeed 2.90(46.5 damage per second)+10 Fire ResistanceDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 49Chance on hit: Hurls a fiery ball that causes 135 Fire damage and an additional 15 damage over 6 sec.Sell Price: 4g 59s 80c

⚠ 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, resistance sets.

WarriorPaladinHunter

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)

Glowing Brightwood Staff iconGlowing Brightwood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Elemental Mage Staff iconElemental Mage StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Headmaster's Charge iconHeadmaster's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Lightforged Blade iconLightforged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sul'thraze the Lasher iconSul'thraze the LasherTwo-Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Dark Iron Pulverizer iconDark Iron PulverizerTwo-Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Beastslayer iconBeastslayerTwo-Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 · Limb Cleaver iconLimb CleaverTwo-Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 ·

"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.