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Greater Scythe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Axe

Greater Scythe

ilvl 40Req 35Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Greater Scythe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 22.1 DPS. Against 6 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 7.

Tooltip

Greater ScytheItem Level 40Binds when equippedMain HandAxe43 - 81 DamageSpeed 2.80(22.1 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 35Sell Price: 1g 13s 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)

Heaven's Light iconHeaven's LightMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Hypnotic Blade iconHypnotic BladeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Hand of Righteousness iconHand of RighteousnessMain Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget · Death Speaker Scepter iconDeath Speaker ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Razorfen Kraul

Upgrades after this

Dazzling Longsword iconDazzling LongswordMain Hand · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 · Olmann Sewar iconOlmann SewarMain Hand · ilvl 41ilvl 41 · Sword of Hammerfall iconSword of HammerfallMain Hand · ilvl 41ilvl 41 · Heavy Mithril Axe iconHeavy Mithril AxeMain Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37ilvl 42 ·

"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.