This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Axe, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Lavanthor in The Violet Hold.
| Drop | Lavanthor in The Violet Hold | Normal, Heroic |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 200, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 14g 75s 65c. In MoP Classic it is item level 200, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 14g 75s 65c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 83g 67s 94c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 200 | 80 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 14g 75s 65c |
| MoP Classic | 200 | 80 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 14g 75s 65c |
In the Appearances collection, The Key is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 9919.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists The Key in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (6 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 The Key (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 28 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Key (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +7 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Snowy Edge | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 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 |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World 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 |
 Colossal War Axe | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Kingly Axe | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Chipped Woodchopper | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Serathil | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ichor Slicer | 29 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed | |
 Dawn's Edge | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +11 Critical Strike, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from The Key among Weapon > Axe: Kelada's Elucidation (item level 60), Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Deadstone Hatchet (item level 155), Darkreach Hacker (item level 155) and Witherscorn Handaxe (item level 155).
Nearest lower item levels below The Key among Weapon > Axe: Curve-Bladed Ripper (item level 24), Francisca (item level 24), Heavy Mithril Axe (item level 23), Gloom Reaper (item level 21) and Edge of Winter (item level 21).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
The Key uses icon file 236891, which 33 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Savage Gladiator's Cleaver ID 42206 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Hateful Gladiator's Cleaver ID 42207 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Deadly Gladiator's Cleaver ID 42208 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Furious Gladiator's Cleaver ID 42209 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Savage Gladiator's Chopper ID 42212 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Savage Gladiator's Hacker ID 42213 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Savage Gladiator's Waraxe ID 42214 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Hateful Gladiator's Hacker ID 42226 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 37871 (37865 to 37876) were usually added in the same batch as The Key: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Medallion of the Horde ID 37865 · Armor · item level 32
Footwraps of Teleportation ID 37867 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Girdle of the Ethereal ID 37868 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Globule Signet ID 37869 · Armor · item level 35
Twin-Headed Boots ID 37870 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Lavanthor's Talisman ID 37872 · Armor · item level 35
Mark of the War Prisoner ID 37873 · Armor · item level 35
Gauntlets of Capture ID 37874 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Spaulders of the Violet Hold ID 37875 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Cyanigosa's Leggings ID 37876 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 37871 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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