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Cursed Pickaxe

Item Level 518
Binds when equipped
One-HandWeapon
1,006 - 2,089 DamageSpeed 2.60
(595.2 damage per second)
+524 Agility or Strength
+785 Stamina
+247 Critical Strike
+99 Haste
Requires Level 74
Equip: Cursed Pickaxe
Teaches: Cursed Pickaxe
“Ancient runes decorate the metal head and trail onto the handle in the form of carved etchings. These patterns become more erratic as they reach the pommel, eventually becoming nothing more than frantic scratches.”
Not sold on the Auction House

This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.

Not sold on the Auction House Weapon

A Rare One-Handed Axe, item level 518, requires level 74, binds when equipped.

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Build history

First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).

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Cursed Pickaxe Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Cursed Pickaxe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 92733. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Cursed Pickaxe Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:

  • Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
  • Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
  • Survival Hunter: Polearm, Staff, Axe, Dagger, Sword
  • Outlaw Rogue: Axes, Maces, Swords, Fist Weapons
  • Frost Death Knight: Dual Axes, Maces, Swords
  • Enhancement Shaman: Dual Axes, Maces, Fist Weapons
  • Windwalker Monk: Fist Weapons, Axes, Maces, Swords
  • Havoc Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
  • Vengeance Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
  • Devourer Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons, Daggers

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Cursed Pickaxe (item level 518) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 400 to 610.

ItemItem LevelRequires LevelStatsLowest Listed Price
Cursed Pickaxe (this item)51874595.2 DPS, +524 Agility or Strength, +785 Stamina, +247 Critical Strike, +99 Haste. World DropNot listed
Arathi Hatchet54570765.6 DPS, +673 Strength, +1010 Stamina. World Drop52 gold on 49 realms
Deep-Dweller's Battleaxe54570382.7 DPS, +673 Intellect, +1010 Stamina. World Drop63 gold on 46 realms
Expeditionary Chopper54570765.6 DPS, +673 Agility, +1010 Stamina. World Drop63 gold on 44 realms
Algari Competitor's Pickaxe577801031.3 DPS, +907 Agility, +1361 Stamina. Crafted with Khaz Algar Blacksmithing737 gold on 65 realms
Algari Competitor's Axe577801031.3 DPS, +907 Strength, +1361 Stamina. Crafted with Khaz Algar Blacksmithing761 gold on 64 realms
Gold-Plated Carver600801277.7 DPS, +1124 Agility, +1686 Stamina, +419 Mastery, +323 Critical Strike. World Drop1,500 gold on 46 realms
Gold-Plated Hatchet60080638.8 DPS, +1124 Intellect, +1686 Stamina, +403 Versatility, +339 Haste. World Drop2,789 gold on 41 realms
Gold-Plated Battleaxe600801277.7 DPS, +1124 Strength, +1686 Stamina, +419 Haste, +323 Versatility. World Drop800 gold on 47 realms
Nightfall Curseblade's Cleaver610801402.5 DPS, +1234 Agility, +1851 Stamina, +465 Haste, +349 Critical Strike. Vendor2,000 gold on 62 realms
Worn Shadowguard Cleaver40080198.3 DPS, +174 Agility, +262 Stamina, +72 Critical Strike, +55 Haste. World Drop125 gold on 50 realms

Nightfall Curseblade's Cleaver has the highest item level here (610). The lowest listed price among them is Arathi Hatchet at 52 gold in the US Auction House.

Nearest lower item levels below Cursed Pickaxe among Weapon > Axe: Dawnforged Splitter (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Splitter (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Cleaver (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Carver (item level 197).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Cursed Pickaxe Fits

Items That Share Cursed Pickaxe's Icon

Cursed Pickaxe uses icon file 5873892, which 2 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:

Items Numbered Next to Cursed Pickaxe

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 224837 (224831 to 224842) were usually added in the same batch as Cursed Pickaxe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

  • Cube of Infinite Inventions (PTR Only) ID 224831 · Miscellaneous "Counts as a samophlange, whatever that is."
  • Exquisite Weavercloth Bolt ID 224832 · Trade Goods · item level 70 "An artisan bolt of cloth crafted by Tailors. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House."
  • Exquisite Weavercloth Bolt ID 224833 · Trade Goods · item level 70 "An artisan bolt of cloth crafted by Tailors. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House."
  • Exquisite Weavercloth Bolt ID 224834 · Trade Goods · item level 70 "An artisan bolt of cloth crafted by Tailors. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House."
  • Deepgrove Roots ID 224835 · Miscellaneous "The roots continue to grow even after the rose is plucked. Not useful for any practical purposes, but rather..."
  • Null Sliver ID 224838 · Miscellaneous "The tiniest sliver of null stone which radiates a pulsing aura of emptiness. It isn't particularly useful..."
  • Adventurer's Warbound Wrists ID 224839 · Consumable · item level 580 "Contains an Adventurer 4/8 piece of equipment corresponding to your class."
  • Adventurer's Warbound Waist ID 224840 · Consumable · item level 580 "Contains an Adventurer 4/8 piece of equipment corresponding to your class."
  • Adventurer's Warbound Shoulders ID 224841 · Consumable · item level 580 "Contains an Adventurer 4/8 piece of equipment corresponding to your class."
  • Adventurer's Warbound Legs ID 224842 · Consumable · item level 580 "Contains an Adventurer 4/8 piece of equipment corresponding to your class."

Cursed Pickaxe Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 224837 in the current client build.

Material
Metal
Equip slot
One-Hand
Expansion ID
10
Flags
134283264 / 139264 / 0 / 8 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

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