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Uncommon Main Hand Axe

Rune Edge

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

Rune Edge is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 33.9 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Agility, +5 Stamina. Against 11 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 12.

Tooltip

Rune EdgeItem Level 57Binds when picked upMain HandAxe54 - 102 DamageSpeed 2.30(33.9 damage per second)+5 Strength+5 Agility+5 StaminaDurability 75 / 75Requires Level 52Sell Price: 3g 53s 38c

⚠ 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)

Scepter of the False Prophet iconScepter of the False ProphetMain Hand · ilvl 84 · req 60stronger stat budget · Mace of Unending Life iconMace of Unending LifeMain Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60stronger stat budget · Lok'amir il Romathis iconLok'amir il RomathisMain Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Fang of Korialstrasz iconFang of KorialstraszMain Hand · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Volcanic Hammer iconVolcanic HammerMain Hand · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Demonfork iconDemonforkMain Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Ebon Hilt of Marduk iconEbon Hilt of MardukMain Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Energetic Rod iconEnergetic RodMain Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 ·

"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.