This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Axe, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up. Drops from Tortos in Throne of Thunder.
| Drop | Tortos in Throne of Thunder | 10 Player, 25 Player |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 522, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 50g 38s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 120g 67s 86c |
| MoP Classic | 522 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 50g 38s 42c |
In the Appearances collection, Shellsplitter Greataxe is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 19978. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Shellsplitter Greataxe in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (59 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 Shellsplitter Greataxe (item level 40) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 30 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellsplitter Greataxe (this item) | 40 | 35 | 4.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Strength, +5 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Boss 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 |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elementium Bonesplitter | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Strength. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Steelforged Axe | 44 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Decapitator's Razor | 36 | 30 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Agility, +4 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Snowy Edge | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +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 |
 Kingly Axe | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Steelforged Axe has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Shellsplitter Greataxe among Weapon > Axe: Kelada's Elucidation (item level 60), Plundered Skullsplitter (item level 60), Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Deadstone Hatchet (item level 155) and Darkreach Hacker (item level 155).
Nearest lower item levels below Shellsplitter Greataxe among Weapon > Axe: Axe of Sundered Bone (item level 29), Serathil (item level 29), Ichor Slicer (item level 29), Axe of the Deep Woods (item level 28) and Axe of Rin'ji (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
4 other items in the current build are also called Shellsplitter Greataxe. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 95686 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 39Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 96058 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 40Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 96430 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 41Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 96802 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 41Shellsplitter Greataxe uses icon file 666408, which 12 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 95686 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 39Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 96058 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 40Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 96430 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 41Shellsplitter Greataxe ID 96802 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 41Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 94768 (94763 to 94773) were usually added in the same batch as Shellsplitter Greataxe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gaze of Gara'jal ID 94763 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Overloaded Bladebreaker Cuirass ID 94764 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Robes of Treacherous Ground ID 94765 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Talisman of Angry Spirits ID 94766 · Armor · item level 40
Loa-Ridden Bracers ID 94767 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Shattered Tortoiseshell Longbow ID 94769 · Weapon - Bow · item level 40
Rockfall Ribwraps ID 94770 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Shell-Coated Wristplates ID 94771 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Quakestompers ID 94772 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Shoulderguards of Centripetal Destruction ID 94773 · Armor - Plate · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 94768 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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