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Uncommon Main Hand Axe

Edge of Winter

ilvl 38Req 33Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Edge of Winter is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 20.5 DPS, +3 Stamina. Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 30 Frost damage. Against 5 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 6.

Tooltip

Edge of WinterItem Level 38Binds when equippedMain HandAxe30 - 56 DamageSpeed 2.10(20.5 damage per second)+3 StaminaDurability 75 / 75Requires Level 33Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 30 Frost damage.Sell Price: 0g 91s 78c

⚠ 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)

Heaven's Light iconHeaven's LightMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Hypnotic Blade iconHypnotic BladeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Hand of Righteousness iconHand of RighteousnessMain Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget · Death Speaker Scepter iconDeath Speaker ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Razorfen Kraul

Upgrades after this

Savage Axe iconSavage AxeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34ilvl 39 · Black Water Hammer iconBlack Water HammerMain Hand · ilvl 40ilvl 40 · Windstorm Hammer iconWindstorm HammerMain Hand · ilvl 40ilvl 40 · Greater Scythe iconGreater ScytheMain Hand · ilvl 40 · req 35ilvl 40 ·

"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.