This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Two-Handed Axe, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Drops from Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan.
| Drop | Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan |
|---|
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 125, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 16g 32s 60c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 16g 32s 60c. In MoP Classic it is item level 125, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 16g 32s 60c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 45c |
| The Burning Crusade | 125 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 32s 60c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 32s 60c |
| MoP Classic | 125 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 32s 60c |
In the Appearances collection, Gorehowl is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 7356.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Gorehowl in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (15 other items):
Read 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 Gorehowl (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorehowl (this item) | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +8 Strength, +7 Agility, +9 Stamina. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Crystalforged War Axe | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Singing Crystal Axe | 31 | 27 | 5.6 DPS. 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 |
 Fel-Touched Axe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 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 |
 Brain Hacker | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Nightfall | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Gorehowl among Weapon > Axe: Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Zocali Waraxe (item level 58), Zem'lan Cleaver (item level 58), Khayurn, Blade of the Wolves (item level 60) and Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Gorehowl 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.
Gorehowl uses icon file 132447, which 9 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Soul Cleaver ID 32348 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Vengeful Gladiator's Decapitator ID 33670 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Arsenal: Vengeful Gladiator's Weapons ID 146649 · Consumable · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 28773 (28768 to 28778) were usually added in the same batch as Gorehowl: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Malchazeen ID 28768 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
The Keystone ID 28769 · Quest
Nathrezim Mindblade ID 28770 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Light's Justice ID 28771 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Sunfury Bow of the Phoenix ID 28772 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32
Glaive of the Pit ID 28774 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32
Thundering Greathelm ID 28775 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Liar's Tongue Gloves ID 28776 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Cloak of the Pit Stalker ID 28777 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Terror Pit Girdle ID 28778 · Armor - Mail · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 28773 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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