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. Crafted with Mooncleaver.
| Crafted | Mooncleaver | Recipe |
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First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 123, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 16g 14s 30c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 16g 14s 30c. In MoP Classic it is item level 123, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 16g 14s 30c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 47s 25c |
| The Burning Crusade | 123 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 14s 30c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 14s 30c |
| MoP Classic | 123 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 14s 30c |
The Outland Blacksmithing recipe Mooncleaver takes 1 Lunar Crescent, 8 Primal Nether and 10 Primal Mana.
The 1 recipe below uses Mooncleaver, all from Outland Blacksmithing.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
 BloodmoonEpic Two-Handed Axe Two-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 5 Nether Vortex. | Bloodmoon | Outland Blacksmithing | 1 |
In the Appearances collection, Mooncleaver is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 7211. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 of the 3 reagents have a current EU listing: Primal Nether and Primal Mana, together 3,401g 44s. The recipe Mooncleaver turns yellow at Outland Blacksmithing skill 70 and grey at 75.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lunar Crescent | 1 | ||
 Primal Nether | 8 | 1 gold58 silver | 12 gold64 silver |
 Primal Mana | 10 | 338 gold88 silver | 3,388 gold80 silver |
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest EU Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come 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 Mooncleaver (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooncleaver (this item) | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +13 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 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 |
 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 |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Death Striker | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Mooncleaver among Weapon > Axe: Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Khayurn, Blade of the Wolves (item level 60), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60), Drustwrought Executioner (item level 155) and Darkreach Splitter (item level 155).
Nearest lower item levels below Mooncleaver among Weapon > Axe: Burning War Axe (item level 19), Bloodspiller (item level 19), Bronze Battle Axe (item level 17), Killmaim (item level 16) and Battle Axe (item level 16).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Mooncleaver uses icon file 132439, which 1 other item also uses. The 1 closest by item ID:
Mooncleaver, Reborn ID 94578 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 28435 (28430 to 28440) were usually added in the same batch as Mooncleaver: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lionheart Executioner ID 28430 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32The Planar Edge ID 28431 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 31
Black Planar Edge ID 28432 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32
Wicked Edge of the Planes ID 28433 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Lunar Crescent ID 28434 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 31Bloodmoon ID 28436 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32
Drakefist Hammer ID 28437 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31
Dragonmaw ID 28438 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Dragonstrike ID 28439 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Thunder ID 28440 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 28435 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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