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Rare One-Hand Axe

Hedgecutter

ilvl 60Req 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hedgecutter is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 39.5 DPS, +12 Stamina, +5 Strength. Against 23 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 24.

Tooltip

HedgecutterItem Level 60Binds when picked upOne-HandAxe60 - 90 DamageSpeed 1.90(39.5 damage per second)+5 Strength+12 StaminaDurability 90 / 90Requires Level 55Sell Price: 4g 74s 43c

⚠ 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

Serathil iconSerathilOne-Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Fang of the Crystal Spider iconFang of the Crystal SpiderOne-Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · The Cruel Hand of Timmy iconThe Cruel Hand of TimmyOne-Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Frightalon iconFrightalonOne-Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 ·

"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.