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Curve-bladed Ripper, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Main Hand Axe

Curve-bladed Ripper

ilvl 45Req 40Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Curve-bladed Ripper is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 30.3 DPS, +8 Strength, +5 Stamina. Against 5 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 6.

Tooltip

Curve-bladed RipperItem Level 45Binds when equippedMain HandAxe40 - 75 DamageSpeed 1.90(30.3 damage per second)+8 Strength+5 StaminaDurability 90 / 90Requires Level 40Sell Price: 1g 97s 78c

⚠ 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)

Arbiter's Blade iconArbiter's BladeMain Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Jang'thraze the Protector iconJang'thraze the ProtectorMain Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Heaven's Light iconHeaven's LightMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Hypnotic Blade iconHypnotic BladeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Big Black Mace iconBig Black MaceMain Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · The Shatterer iconThe ShattererMain Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Dazzling Mithril Rapier iconDazzling Mithril RapierMain Hand · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 · The Hand of Antu'sul iconThe Hand of Antu'sulMain Hand · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 ·

"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.