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Forester's Axe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Axe

Forester's Axe

ilvl 23Req 18Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Forester's Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 11.6 DPS. Against 9 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 10.

Tooltip

Forester's AxeItem Level 23Binds when equippedMain HandAxe20 - 38 DamageSpeed 2.50(11.6 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 18Sell Price: 0g 20s 20c

⚠ 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)

The Black Knight iconThe Black KnightMain Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Shadowfang iconShadowfangMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Sword of Decay iconSword of DecayMain Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget · Skeletal Club iconSkeletal ClubMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Black Metal Axe iconBlack Metal AxeMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Shadowhide Scalper iconShadowhide ScalperMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Sword of the Night Sky iconSword of the Night SkyMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Bluegill Kukri iconBluegill KukriMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 ·

"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.