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Splitting Hatchet, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Axe

Splitting Hatchet

ilvl 31Req 26Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Splitting Hatchet is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 16.1 DPS. Against 8 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 9.

Tooltip

Splitting HatchetItem Level 31Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe20 - 38 DamageSpeed 1.80(16.1 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 26Sell Price: 0g 50s 33c

⚠ 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)

Shovelphlange's Mining Axe iconShovelphlange's Mining AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Sickle Axe iconSickle AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Fight Club iconFight ClubOne-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · The Ziggler iconThe ZigglerOne-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Claw of the Shadowmancer iconClaw of the ShadowmancerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27ilvl 32 · Toxic Revenger iconToxic RevengerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27ilvl 32 · GnomereganBroad Bladed Knife iconBroad Bladed KnifeOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27ilvl 32 · Hacking Cleaver iconHacking CleaverOne-Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 ·

"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.