An Uncommon One-Handed Axe, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Dire Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,696 gold83 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 2,000 gold to 9,000 gold41 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 166, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 10g 50s 59c. In MoP Classic it is item level 166, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 10g 50s 59c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70g 62s 27c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 166 | 76 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 50s 59c |
| MoP Classic | 166 | 76 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 50s 59c |
In the Appearances collection, Dire Axe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9626. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Dire Axe.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Dire Axe (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 28 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dire Axe (this item) | 34 | 29 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 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 Dire Axe 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 Dire Axe 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.
Dire Axe uses icon file 132474, which 8 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Disk Axe ID 36577 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Skeletal Hacker ID 36583 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Snowy Edge ID 36584 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Bone Cleaver ID 36574 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Reactive Waraxe ID 38187 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Notched Cobalt War Axe ID 41243 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Beastkiller ID 53584 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 27Sandfury Hatchet ID 157024 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 24Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36580 (36575 to 36585) were usually added in the same batch as Dire Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Dragonflayer Hatchet ID 36575 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Beaked Axe ID 36576 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Disk Axe ID 36577 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Troll Chopper ID 36578 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Boreal Woodchopper ID 36579 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Wolvar Handaxe ID 36581 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Ice Pick ID 36582 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Skeletal Hacker ID 36583 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Snowy Edge ID 36584 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35
Finned Battleaxe ID 36585 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36580 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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