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

Monstrous War Axe

ilvl 42Req 37Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Monstrous War Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 31.2 DPS. Against 13 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 13 of 14.

Tooltip

Monstrous War AxeItem Level 42Binds when equippedTwo-HandAxe92 - 139 DamageSpeed 3.70(31.2 damage per second)Durability 85 / 85Requires Level 37Sell Price: 1g 56s 37c

⚠ 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)

Blanchard's Stout iconBlanchard's StoutTwo-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Grimlok's Charge iconGrimlok's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42stronger stat budget · Tanglewood Staff iconTanglewood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41stronger stat budget · The Minotaur iconThe MinotaurTwo-Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Tok'kar's Murloc Basher iconTok'kar's Murloc BasherTwo-Hand · ilvl 43ilvl 43 · Tok'kar's Murloc Chopper iconTok'kar's Murloc ChopperTwo-Hand · ilvl 43ilvl 43 · Headstriker Sword iconHeadstriker SwordTwo-Hand · ilvl 43 · req 38ilvl 43 · Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 43 · req 38ilvl 43 ·

"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.