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Black Metal Axe, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Axe

Black Metal Axe

ilvl 24Req 19Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Black Metal Axe is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 12.4 DPS, +2 Strength, +2 Stamina. Against 9 other Axe main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 10.

Tooltip

Black Metal AxeItem Level 24Binds when equippedMain HandAxe18 - 34 DamageSpeed 2.10(12.4 damage per second)+2 Strength+2 StaminaDurability 65 / 65Requires Level 19Sell Price: 0g 23s 0c

⚠ 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

Wicked Spiked Mace iconWicked Spiked MaceMain Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 · Phytoblade iconPhytobladeMain Hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 · Lucine Longsword iconLucine LongswordMain Hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 · Heavy Bronze Mace iconHeavy Bronze MaceMain Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 ·

"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.