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Rare Two-Hand Polearm

Ruthless Shiv

ilvl 39Req 34Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Ruthless Shiv is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 34.8 DPS, +19 Strength, +8 Stamina. Against 5 other Polearm two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 2 of 6.

Tooltip

Ruthless ShivItem Level 39Binds when equippedTwo-HandPolearm75 - 113 DamageSpeed 2.70(34.8 damage per second)+19 Strength+8 StaminaDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 34Sell Price: 1g 50s 74c

⚠ 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.

WarriorPaladinHunter

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)

Grimlok's Charge iconGrimlok's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42stronger stat budget · Tanglewood Staff iconTanglewood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41stronger stat budget · Staff of Jordan iconStaff of JordanTwo-Hand · ilvl 40 · req 35stronger stat budget · Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 43 · req 38stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Fiery War Axe iconFiery War AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 40 · req 35ilvl 40 · Frost Tiger Blade iconFrost Tiger BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 40 · req 35ilvl 40 · Shadow Crescent Axe iconShadow Crescent AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 40 · req 35ilvl 40 · Whirlwind Axe iconWhirlwind AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 40ilvl 40 · Quest reward

"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.