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Moon Cleaver, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Axe

Moon Cleaver

ilvl 52Req 47Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Moon Cleaver is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 30.9 DPS. Against 6 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 7.

Tooltip

Moon CleaverItem Level 52Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe47 - 89 DamageSpeed 2.20(30.9 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 47Sell Price: 2g 74s 85c

⚠ 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)

Blood-etched Blade iconBlood-etched BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Bashguuder iconBashguuderOne-Hand · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Doomforged Straightedge iconDoomforged StraightedgeOne-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · The Shadowfoot Stabber iconThe Shadowfoot StabberOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Shadowblade iconShadowbladeOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Firebreather iconFirebreatherOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Axe of Rin'ji iconAxe of Rin'jiOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Smashing Star iconSmashing StarOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"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.