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Warlord's Axe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Axe

Warlord's Axe

ilvl 58Req 53Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Warlord's Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 34.6 DPS. Against 11 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 12.

Tooltip

Warlord's AxeItem Level 58Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe55 - 104 DamageSpeed 2.30(34.6 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 53Sell Price: 3g 64s 96c

⚠ 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)

The End of Dreams iconThe End of DreamsOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wraith Blade iconWraith BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · The Widow's Embrace iconThe Widow's EmbraceOne-Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Hammer of the Twisting Nether iconHammer of the Twisting NetherOne-Hand · ilvl 89 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dimensional Blade iconDimensional BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Fiendish Machete iconFiendish MacheteOne-Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Dagger iconEnchanted Azsharite Felbane DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 60ilvl 60 · Blade of Reckoning iconBlade of ReckoningOne-Hand · ilvl 60ilvl 60 ·

"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.