An Uncommon Polearm Two-Hand, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Bleak Scythe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 15,454 gold28 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,934 gold2 silver to 64,637 gold94 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 72% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 15,454 gold28 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 178, requires level 79 and sells to vendors for 13g 56s 28c. In MoP Classic it is item level 178, requires level 79 and sells to vendors for 13g 56s 28c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 85g 83s 69c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 178 | 79 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 56s 28c |
| MoP Classic | 178 | 79 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 56s 28c |
In the Appearances collection, Bleak Scythe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9649.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name polearms among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Bleak Scythe (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Polearm, from item level 29 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleak Scythe (this item) | 35 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 4,286 gold on 39 realms |
 Elementium Poleaxe | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 76 realms |
| Mobus's Dripping Halberd | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Mastery. World Drop | 60 gold on 61 realms |
 Witch-Hunter's Harvester | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 11,869 gold on 80 realms |
 Ranseur of Hatred | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | 20 gold on 58 realms |
 Ritual Headcleaver Halberd | 38 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 52 realms |
 War Glaive | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 198 gold on 55 realms |
 Battle Scythe | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 56 realms |
 Telaari Polearm | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 300 gold on 57 realms |
 War Scythe | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 3,111 gold on 53 realms |
| Darkspear | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,750 gold on 73 realms |
Ritual Headcleaver Halberd has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Ranseur of Hatred at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Bleak Scythe among Weapon > Polearm: Wavecrash Polearm (item level 58), Sky Legion Halbard (item level 100), Thalassian Competitor's Pillar (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Poleaxe (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Halberd (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Bleak Scythe among Weapon > Polearm: Grim Reaper (item level 22), Taken Riftwalker's Starbarb (item level 1), Drakonid Defender's Pike (item level 1), Drakonid Stalker's Halberd (item level 1) and Amani Warrior's Spear (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Bleak Scythe uses icon file 135588, which 4 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Wind Scythe ID 36605 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Village Scythe ID 36600 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36611 (36606 to 36616) were usually added in the same batch as Bleak Scythe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Rugged Polearm ID 36606 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Dwarven Halberd ID 36607 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Piercing Glaive ID 36608 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34
Abandoned Spear ID 36609 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Plagued Pike ID 36610 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Scourge War Spear ID 36612 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35
Honorable Longbow ID 36613 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Yew Bow ID 36614 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32
Expert's Longbow ID 36615 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32Dutiful Longbow ID 36616 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36611 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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