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Grinning Axe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Axe

Grinning Axe

ilvl 49Req 44Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Grinning Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 38.0 DPS. Against 10 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 11.

Tooltip

Grinning AxeItem Level 49Binds when equippedTwo-HandAxe85 - 128 DamageSpeed 2.80(38.0 damage per second)Durability 85 / 85Requires Level 44Sell Price: 2g 84s 60c

⚠ 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 · Spire of the Stoneshaper iconSpire of the StoneshaperTwo-Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Blight iconBlightTwo-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · The Chief's Enforcer iconThe Chief's EnforcerTwo-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Strength of the Treant iconStrength of the TreantTwo-Hand · ilvl 50ilvl 50 · Ragehammer iconRagehammerTwo-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 ·

"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.