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Halberd of Smiting, official Blizzard item icon
Epic Two-Hand Polearm

Halberd of Smiting

ilvl 66Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Halberd of Smiting is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 62.6 DPS. Equip: Chance to decapitate the target on a melee swing, causing 452 to 676 damage. Against 17 other Polearm two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 18.

Tooltip

Halberd of SmitingItem Level 66Binds when picked upTwo-HandPolearm175 - 263 DamageSpeed 3.50(62.6 damage per second)Durability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Equip: Chance to decapitate the target on a melee swing, causing 452 to 676 damage.Sell Price: 11g 20s 9c

⚠ 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.

WarriorPaladinHunter

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

Amberseal Keeper iconAmberseal KeeperTwo-Hand · ilvl 67 · req 60ilvl 67 · Sulfuron Hammer iconSulfuron HammerTwo-Hand · ilvl 67 · req 60ilvl 67 · Typhoon iconTyphoonTwo-Hand · ilvl 68 · req 60ilvl 68 · Obsidian Edged Blade iconObsidian Edged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 68 · req 60ilvl 68 ·

"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.