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Rare Two-Hand Axe

Gravestone War Axe

ilvl 62Req 57Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gravestone War Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 53.1 DPS. Chance on hit: Diseases target enemy for 55 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec. Against 22 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 23.

Tooltip

Gravestone War AxeItem Level 62Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe144 - 217 DamageSpeed 3.40(53.1 damage per second)Durability 100 / 100Requires Level 57Chance on hit: Diseases target enemy for 55 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec.Sell Price: 6g 67s 54c

⚠ 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

Blackhand Doomsaw iconBlackhand DoomsawTwo-Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Blackblade of Shahram iconBlackblade of ShahramTwo-Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Arcanite Reaper iconArcanite ReaperTwo-Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Arcanite Champion iconArcanite ChampionTwo-Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 ·

"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.