This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Two-Handed Axe, item level 12, requires level 7, binds when picked up. Drops from Admiral Ripsnarl in Deadmines and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 21, requires level 16, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 20s 11c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 24s 14c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 24s 14c. In MoP Classic it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 20s 99c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 12 | 7 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 24s 13c |
| Classic Era | 21 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 20s 11c |
| The Burning Crusade | 21 | 16 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 24s 14c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 21 | 16 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 24s 14c |
| MoP Classic | 20 | 15 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 20s 99c |
In the Appearances collection, Rockslicer is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 275. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Rockslicer in the loot of 3 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (5 other items):
Also drops from this encounter (5 other items):
Also drops from this encounter (5 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 8 items nearest to Rockslicer (item level 12) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 6 to 22.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockslicer (this item) | 12 | 7 | 2.2 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Killmaim | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Battle Axe | 16 | 10 | 3.2 DPS. Vendor | Not listed |
 Bronze Battle Axe | 17 | 10 | 3.5 DPS, +10 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Copper Battle Axe | 6 | 4 | 1.0 DPS, +1 Strength, +3 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Burning War Axe | 19 | 12 | 4.2 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bloodspiller | 19 | 12 | 4.2 DPS | Not listed |
 Obsidian Cleaver | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hellslayer Battle Axe | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Obsidian Cleaver has the highest item level here (22).
Next item levels up from Rockslicer among Weapon > Axe: Darkmoon Executioner (item level 24), Headchopper (item level 24), Gigantic War Axe (item level 24), Kang the Decapitator (item level 25) and The Minotaur (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Rockslicer among Weapon > Axe: Edge of the Enlightened (item level 1), Lost Sunwell Splitter (item level 1), Devastating Drakonid Waraxe (item level 1), Greataxe of the Forest Tribe (item level 1) and Twilight Berserker's Cleaver (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Rockslicer. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Rockslicer ID 65168 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 37Rockslicer uses icon file 135419, which 20 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Worn Hatchet ID 1516 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 7Anvilmar Hand Axe ID 2047 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 2Crescent Axe ID 2522 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 20Dwarven Tree Chopper ID 2907 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 12Broken Sharp Throwing Axe ID 3135 · Miscellaneous · item level 8Thick War Axe ID 3489 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 10Primitive Hatchet ID 4923 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 2Pointed Axe ID 5344 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 7Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 872 (867 to 884) were usually added in the same batch as Rockslicer: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gloves of Holy Might ID 867 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Ardent Custodian ID 868 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 23
Dazzling Longsword ID 869 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22Fiery War Axe ID 870 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 22
Flurry Axe ID 871 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 25
Staff of Jordan ID 873 · Weapon - Staff · item level 22
Worn Wooden Buckler ID 876 · Armor - Shield
Fist-Sized Spinneret ID 878 · Miscellaneous · item level 10
Staff of Horrors ID 880 · Weapon - Staff · item level 14
Ghoul Rib ID 884 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 872 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Rockslicer 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 Rockslicer next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Rockslicer
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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