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Grunt Axe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Axe

Grunt Axe

ilvl 21Req 16Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Grunt Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 10.7 DPS. Against 6 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 7.

Tooltip

Grunt AxeItem Level 21Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe17 - 32 DamageSpeed 2.30(10.7 damage per second)Durability 60 / 60Requires Level 16Sell Price: 0g 16s 94c

⚠ 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)

Blackvenom Blade iconBlackvenom BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget · Meteor Shard iconMeteor ShardOne-Hand · ilvl 29 · req 24stronger stat budget · Bite of Serra'kis iconBite of Serra'kisOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget · Sword of Corruption iconSword of CorruptionOne-Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Thief's Blade iconThief's BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Smite's Reaver iconSmite's ReaverOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Spikelash Dagger iconSpikelash DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Tail Spike iconTail SpikeOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 ·

"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.