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Epic Two-Hand Axe

Nightfall

ilvl 70Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nightfall is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 67.0 DPS. Chance on hit: Spell damage taken by target increased by 15% for 5 sec. Against 17 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 13 of 18.

Tooltip

NightfallItem Level 70Binds when equippedTwo-HandAxe187 - 282 DamageSpeed 3.50(67.0 damage per second)Durability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Chance on hit: Spell damage taken by target increased by 15% for 5 sec.Sell Price: 12g 91s 12c

⚠ 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: casters, 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)

Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Staff of the Qiraji Prophets iconStaff of the Qiraji ProphetsTwo-Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Draconic Avenger iconDraconic AvengerTwo-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Staff of Rampant Growth iconStaff of Rampant GrowthTwo-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Gavel of Qiraji Authority iconGavel of Qiraji AuthorityTwo-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Neretzek, The Blood Drinker iconNeretzek, The Blood DrinkerTwo-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 ·

"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.