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Epic Two-Hand Axe

Neretzek, The Blood Drinker

ilvl 71Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Neretzek, The Blood Drinker is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 68.2 DPS, +21 Strength, +16 Stamina. Chance on hit: Steals 141 to 163 life from target enemy. Against 17 other Axe two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 18.

Tooltip

Neretzek, The Blood DrinkerItem Level 71Binds when picked upTwo-HandAxe202 - 303 DamageSpeed 3.70(68.2 damage per second)+21 Strength+16 StaminaDurability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Chance on hit: Steals 141 to 163 life from target enemy.Sell Price: 14g 71s 80c

⚠ 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)

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

Staff of the Ruins iconStaff of the RuinsTwo-Hand · ilvl 72 · req 60ilvl 72 · The Untamed Blade iconThe Untamed BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 73 · req 60ilvl 73 · Hammer of Ji'zhi iconHammer of Ji'zhiTwo-Hand · ilvl 73 · req 60ilvl 73 · Benediction iconBenedictionTwo-Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60ilvl 75 ·

"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.