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Gloom Reaper, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Axe

Gloom Reaper

ilvl 37Req 32Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gloom Reaper is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 19.6 DPS. Against 8 other Axe one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 9.

Tooltip

Gloom ReaperItem Level 37Binds when equippedOne-HandAxe37 - 69 DamageSpeed 2.70(19.6 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 32Sell Price: 0g 89s 64c

⚠ 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)

Digmaster 5000 iconDigmaster 5000One-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Shovelphlange's Mining Axe iconShovelphlange's Mining AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Gut Ripper iconGut RipperOne-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Southsea Lamp iconSouthsea LampOne-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Knightly Longsword iconKnightly LongswordOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Midnight Mace iconMidnight MaceOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Tigerbane iconTigerbaneOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Reforged Blade of Heroes iconReforged Blade of HeroesOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 ·

"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.