Is Malicious Axe in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Malicious Axe is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Malicious Axe in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Malicious Axe is rare quality, item level 62 and requires level 57.

What does Malicious Axe sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 6g 78s for one Malicious Axe in Classic Era.

What slot is Malicious Axe in WoW Classic?

Malicious Axe is a Two-Hand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Malicious Axe - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

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Malicious Axe Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 5301. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Fanged Axe

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Malicious Axe Compares

Who It Suits

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

Arms Warrior: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Fury Warrior: Dual Two-Handed Axes, Maces, Swords
Retribution Paladin: Two-Handed Sword, Mace, Axe
Blood Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Unholy Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Malicious Axe (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 28 to 30.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Malicious Axe (this item)	29	24	5.3 DPS, +11 Stamina, +7 Strength	Not listed
Arcanite Reaper	29	24	5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Brain Hacker	29	23	5.3 DPS. World Drop	Not listed
Razor Axe	29	23	5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 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
Lucky Strike Axe	29	24	5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Lord Alexander's Battle Axe	28	22	5.1 DPS, +7 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Agility. 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
Spiked Battle Axe	30	25	5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Fel-Touched Axe has the highest item level here (30).

Next item levels up from Malicious Axe among Weapon > Axe: Spiritblade Decimator (item level 38), Bloodmoon, Reborn (item level 39), Auchenai Broadaxe (item level 41), Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44) and Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60).

Nearest lower item levels below Malicious Axe among Weapon > Axe: Fiery War Axe (item level 22), Hellslayer Battle Axe (item level 22), Burning War Axe (item level 19), Bloodspiller (item level 19) and Supercharger Battle Axe (item level 18).

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

Malicious Axe in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Malicious Axe is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Malicious Axe next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Malicious Axe in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Malicious Axe is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Malicious Axe in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Malicious Axe is rare quality, item level 62 and requires level 57.
What does Malicious Axe sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 6g 78s for one Malicious Axe in Classic Era.
What slot is Malicious Axe in WoW Classic?: Malicious Axe is a Two-Hand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

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About Malicious Axe

Malicious Axe is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.