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Drakefang Butcher, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Two-Hand Sword

Drakefang Butcher

ilvl 53Req 48Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Drakefang Butcher is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 45.9 DPS, +15 Strength. Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 150 damage over 30 sec. Against 18 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 19.

Tooltip

Drakefang ButcherItem Level 53Binds when picked upTwo-HandSword99 - 149 DamageSpeed 2.70(45.9 damage per second)+15 StrengthDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 48Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 150 damage over 30 sec.Sell Price: 4g 24s 46c

⚠ 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.

WarriorPaladinRogueHunterMageWarlock

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 · Lightforged Blade iconLightforged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget · Kindling Stave iconKindling StaveTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Soulkeeper iconSoulkeeperTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Spire of Hakkar iconSpire of HakkarTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Smoldering Claw iconSmoldering ClawTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Bleakwood Hew iconBleakwood HewTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 ·

"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.