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Rare One-Hand Axe

Serpent's Kiss

ilvl 20Req 15Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Serpent's Kiss is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 13.4 DPS. Chance on hit: Poisons target for 7 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec. Against 6 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 2 of 7.

Tooltip

Serpent's KissItem Level 20Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe23 - 44 DamageSpeed 2.50(13.4 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 15Chance on hit: Poisons target for 7 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec.Sell Price: 0g 16s 86c

⚠ 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 · 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 · Iron Knuckles iconIron KnucklesOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Face Smasher iconFace SmasherOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Buzz Saw iconBuzz SawOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Grunt Axe iconGrunt AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Cookie's Tenderizer iconCookie's TenderizerOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 ·

"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.