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Rare Main Hand Axe

Ribsplitter

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

Ribsplitter is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 35.2 DPS. Equip: +10 Attack Power. Against 11 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 12.

Tooltip

RibsplitterItem Level 53Binds when equippedMain HandAxe66 - 124 DamageSpeed 2.70(35.2 damage per second)Durability 90 / 90Requires Level 48Equip: +10 Attack Power.Sell Price: 3g 53s 32c

⚠ 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)

Krol Blade iconKrol BladeMain Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget · Willey's Back Scratcher iconWilley's Back ScratcherMain Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Arbiter's Blade iconArbiter's BladeMain Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Charstone Dirk iconCharstone DirkMain Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Hammer of the Northern Wind iconHammer of the Northern WindMain Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Viking Warhammer iconViking WarhammerMain Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Blade of the Wretched iconBlade of the WretchedMain Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Eater of the Dead iconEater of the DeadMain 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.