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Gigantic War Axe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Axe

Gigantic War Axe

ilvl 46Req 41Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gigantic War Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 35.6 DPS. Against 10 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 11.

Tooltip

Gigantic War AxeItem Level 46Binds when equippedTwo-HandAxe91 - 137 DamageSpeed 3.20(35.6 damage per second)Durability 85 / 85Requires Level 41Sell Price: 2g 27s 75c

⚠ 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)

Glowing Brightwood Staff iconGlowing Brightwood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Lightforged Blade iconLightforged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget · Kindling Stave iconKindling StaveTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Stoneraven iconStoneravenTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Battlefield Destroyer iconBattlefield DestroyerTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Grimlok's Charge iconGrimlok's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Witch Doctor's Cane iconWitch Doctor's CaneTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Bludgeon of the Grinning Dog iconBludgeon of the Grinning DogTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.