This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Two-Handed Axe, item level 32, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 12g 41s 60c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 12g 41s 60c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 97g 65s 39c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 138 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 12g 41s 60c |
| MoP Classic | 138 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 12g 41s 60c |
In the Appearances collection, Axe of Frozen Death is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9981. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Axe of Frozen Death among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Staff of the Purposeful Mendicant, Tower of the Infinite Mind, 
Fang of the Desolate Soul, 
Fury of the Raging Dragon, 
Borean SmasherBorean Smasher, Staff of the Purposeful Mendicant, Fury of the Raging Dragon, Fang of the Desolate Soul, Tower of the Infinite MindRead from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Axe of Frozen Death (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe of Frozen Death (this item) | 32 | 5.6 DPS, +6 Strength, +9 Stamina, +7 Haste, +11 Critical Strike. Quest | Not listed | |
 Crystalforged War Axe | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Silver-Edged Axe | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Angerfang Broadaxe | 35 | 29 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Death Striker | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Nightfall | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Angerfang Broadaxe has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Axe of Frozen Death among Weapon > Axe: Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Khayurn, Blade of the Wolves (item level 60), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60), Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60) and Primalforged Heavy Axe (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Axe of Frozen Death among Weapon > Axe: Burning War Axe (item level 19), Bloodspiller (item level 19), Supercharger Battle Axe (item level 18), Bronze Battle Axe (item level 17) and Killmaim (item level 16).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Axe of Frozen Death uses icon file 132469, which 10 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Edge of Oblivion ID 43281 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Ice-Rimed Chopper ID 44191 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Earthen Champion's Cleaver ID 60828 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29Edge of Oblivion ID 127640 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38237 (38229 to 38242) were usually added in the same batch as Axe of Frozen Death: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Pattern: Mycah's Botanical Bag ID 38229 · Recipe "Teaches you how to sew Mycah's Botanical Bag."
Clutch of Undying Will ID 38230 · Armor · item level 32
Choker of Forceful Redemption ID 38231 · Armor · item level 32
Chain of Vigilant Thought ID 38232 · Armor · item level 32
Path of Illidan ID 38233 · ConsumableBorean Smasher ID 38238 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32Tower of the Infinite Mind ID 38239 · Weapon - Staff · item level 32Staff of the Purposeful Mendicant ID 38240 · Weapon - Staff · item level 32Fury of the Raging Dragon ID 38241 · Weapon - Gun · item level 32Fang of the Desolate Soul ID 38242 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 38237 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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