An Uncommon One-Handed Axe, item level 34, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).

One of the choices from The Rider of Frost in Icecrown.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 11g 23s 40c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 11g 23s 40c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	34	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	1g 82s 93c
Wrath of the Lich King	174	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	11g 23s 40c
MoP Classic	174	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	11g 23s 40c

Frost Climber's Hatchet Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Frost Climber's Hatchet is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9968. 3 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Frost Climber's Hatchet Comes From

Quests That Reward Frost Climber's Hatchet

1 quest lists Frost Climber's Hatchet among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Rider of Frost with Sapph's Cleaver, Axe of the Cunning, Icy Quick Edge

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Frost Climber's Hatchet 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 Frost Climber's Hatchet (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 39.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Frost Climber's Hatchet (this item)	34		2.3 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Quest	Not listed
Snowy Edge	35	30	4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	5 gold on 53 realms
Decapitator's Razor	36	30	4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Agility, +4 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing	1,200 gold on 53 realms
Silvermoon Crescent Axe	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	99 gold on 48 realms
Elementium Bonesplitter	37	32	4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Strength. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing	4,253 gold on 66 realms
Obsidium Cleaver	37	32	4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop	80 gold on 54 realms
Kingly Axe	30	25	4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop	138 gold on 50 realms
Axe of the Legion	30	25	4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. World Drop	902 gold on 48 realms
Ichor Slicer	29		4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	918 gold on 73 realms
Serathil	29	23	4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Versatility. World Drop	67 gold on 53 realms
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn	39	35	4.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing	39,999 gold on 66 realms

Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Snowy Edge at 5 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Frost Climber's Hatchet 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 Frost Climber's Hatchet among Weapon > Axe: Heavy Mithril Axe (item level 23), Gloom Reaper (item level 21), Edge of Winter (item level 21), Headsplitter (item level 18) and Vibroblade (item level 18).

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

Where Frost Climber's Hatchet Fits

Items That Share Frost Climber's Hatchet's Icon

Frost Climber's Hatchet uses icon file 132472, which 9 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Icy Quick Edge ID 43898 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Axe of the Cunning ID 43875 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Reanimator's Hacker ID 39136 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Bloodsmeared Brutalizer ID 38196 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Boreal Woodchopper ID 36579 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Troll Chopper ID 36578 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Primeval Adze ID 36573 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32

Items Numbered Next to Frost Climber's Hatchet

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 43897 (43891 to 43904) were usually added in the same batch as Frost Climber's Hatchet: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Jhaeqon's Tunic ID 43891 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Refurbished Demolisher Gear Belt ID 43892 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Olakin's Enchanted Torch ID 43893 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34
Gryphon Hide Moccasins ID 43894 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Grotesque Butcher's Pants ID 43896 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Icy Quick Edge ID 43898 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Sapph's Cleaver ID 43899 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34
Fleshwerk Throwing Glaive ID 43900 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 34
Ring of the Fallen Shadow Adept ID 43903 · Armor · item level 34
Discarded Slaughterhouse Gloves ID 43904 · Armor - Leather · item level 34