An Uncommon One-Handed Axe, item level 34, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).

One of the choices from The Rider of Frost in Icecrown.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 10g 87s 17c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 10g 87s 17c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	34	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	70g 22s 92c
Wrath of the Lich King	174	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	10g 87s 17c
MoP Classic	174	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	10g 87s 17c

Axe of the Cunning Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Axe of the Cunning is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9620. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Primeval Adze

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Axe of the Cunning Comes From

Quests That Reward Axe of the Cunning

1 quest lists Axe of the Cunning among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Rider of Frost with Sapph's Cleaver, Icy Quick Edge, Frost Climber's Hatchet

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Axe of the Cunning Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Survival Hunter: Polearm, Staff, Axe, Dagger, Sword
Outlaw Rogue: Axes, Maces, Swords, Fist Weapons
Frost Death Knight: Dual Axes, Maces, Swords
Enhancement Shaman: Dual Axes, Maces, Fist Weapons
Windwalker Monk: Fist Weapons, Axes, Maces, Swords
Havoc Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Vengeance Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Devourer Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons, Daggers

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Axe of the Cunning (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 28 to 39.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Axe of the Cunning (this item)	34		4.2 DPS, +3 Strength, +3 Stamina, +4 Agility. Quest	Not listed
Snowy Edge	35	30	4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Silvermoon Crescent Axe	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Obsidium Cleaver	37	32	4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Zandalari Head-Cleaver	38	35	4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Axe of the Legion	30	25	4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. World Drop	Not listed
Felstone Reaver	29	23	4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Ichor Slicer	29		4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Serathil	29	23	4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn	39	35	4.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing	Not listed
Corpse Harvester	28	21	4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).

Next item levels up from Axe of the Cunning among Weapon > Axe: Kelada's Elucidation (item level 60), Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Plundered Black Tooth Face-Splitter (item level 60), Dawnforged Splitter (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe (item level 197).

Nearest lower item levels below Axe of the Cunning among Weapon > Axe: Heavy Mithril Axe (item level 23), Greater Scythe (item level 22), Headsplitter (item level 18), Razor's Edge (item level 14) and Thick War Axe (item level 10).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Axe of the Cunning Fits

Items That Share Axe of the Cunning's Icon

Axe of the Cunning uses icon file 132472, which 9 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Frost Climber's Hatchet ID 43897 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Icy Quick Edge ID 43898 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Reanimator's Hacker ID 39136 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Bloodsmeared Brutalizer ID 38196 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Boreal Woodchopper ID 36579 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Troll Chopper ID 36578 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Primeval Adze ID 36573 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32

Items Numbered Next to Axe of the Cunning

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 43875 (43870 to 43881) were usually added in the same batch as Axe of the Cunning: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Brilliant Saronite Helm ID 43870 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Saronite Spellblade ID 43871 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Weeping Mantle ID 43872 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Frail Bone Wand ID 43873 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34
Lady Nightswood's Engagement Ring ID 43874 · Armor · item level 34
A Guide to Northern Cloth Scavenging ID 43876 · Recipe · item level 27 "Gives the Tailor an increased chance to find cloth on Northrend humanoids."
Blood-Forged Circle ID 43877 · Armor · item level 34
Gryphon Rider's Bracers ID 43879 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Fair Touch of the Crusader ID 43880 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34
Demolisher Driver's Dustcoat ID 43881 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34