This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Axe, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when picked up. Drops from The Seven in Blackrock Depths.
| Drop | The Seven in Blackrock Depths |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Your melee attacks have a chance to drain life from the target enemy.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 4g 7s 32c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 4g 7s 32c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 40s 73c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 4g 7s 32c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 47s 19c |
| Classic Era | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 7s 32c |
| The Burning Crusade | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 7s 32c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 40s 73c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 7s 32c |
In the Appearances collection, Wraith Scythe is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 3492. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Wraith Scythe 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 Wraith Scythe (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 25 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wraith Scythe (this item) | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Axe of the Deep Woods | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Serathil | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Axe of Rin'ji | 27 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +6 Stamina, +3 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Axe of Sundered Bone | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Ichor Slicer | 29 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 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 |
 Silvermoon Crescent Axe | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flurry Axe | 25 | 18 | 3.7 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crescent Edge | 25 | 19 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Silvermoon Crescent Axe has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Wraith Scythe among Weapon > Axe: Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn (item level 39), Ivory-Hilted Cleaver (item level 40), Kelada's Elucidation (item level 60), Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60) and Deadstone Hatchet (item level 155).
Nearest lower item levels below Wraith Scythe among Weapon > Axe: Thick War Axe (item level 10), Dornogal Guard's Splitter (item level 1), Coreway Pickaxe (item level 1), Forest Berserker's Hatchet (item level 1) and Twilight Gut Ripper (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wraith Scythe uses icon file 132404, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Ribsplitter ID 12527 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 28Soulrender ID 20675 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 29Grimclaw ID 1481 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 16Fireguard's Lava-Dipped Cleaver ID 231484 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 584Ribsplitter ID 231495 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 584Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 11920 (11915 to 11925) were usually added in the same batch as Wraith Scythe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Shizzle's Drizzle Blocker ID 11915 · Armor - Shield · item level 28
Shizzle's Muzzle ID 11916 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Shizzle's Nozzle Wiper ID 11917 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Grotslab Gloves ID 11918 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Cragplate Greaves ID 11919 · Armor - Plate · item level 28
Impervious Giant ID 11921 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 28
Blood-Etched Blade ID 11922 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 28
The Hammer of Grace ID 11923 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 28
Robes of the Royal Crown ID 11924 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Ghostshroud ID 11925 · Armor - Leather · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 11920 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Wraith Scythe 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 Wraith Scythe 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 Wraith Scythe
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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