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Uncommon One-Hand Axe

Hillborne Axe

ilvl 34Req 29Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hillborne Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 17.7 DPS. Against 11 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 12.

Tooltip

Hillborne AxeItem Level 34Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe27 - 51 DamageSpeed 2.20(17.7 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 29Sell Price: 0g 65s 90c

⚠ 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)

Shovelphlange's Mining Axe iconShovelphlange's Mining AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Sickle Axe iconSickle AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Stonevault Bonebreaker iconStonevault BonebreakerOne-Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37stronger stat budget · Ginn-su Sword iconGinn-su SwordOne-Hand · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Jade Serpentblade iconJade SerpentbladeOne-Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30ilvl 35 · Kovork's Rattle iconKovork's RattleOne-Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30ilvl 35 · Swinetusk Shank iconSwinetusk ShankOne-Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30ilvl 35 · Razorfen KraulIronspine's Fist iconIronspine's FistOne-Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30ilvl 35 · Scarlet Monastery

"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.