This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Two-Handed Axe, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Increases attack power by when fighting Dragonkin.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 68, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 85s 11c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 68, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 6g 66s 5c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80, Epic quality and sells to vendors for 6g 66s 5c. In MoP Classic it is item level 68, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 6g 66s 5c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 2s 2c |
| Classic Era | 68 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 8g 85s 11c |
| The Burning Crusade | 68 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 66s 5c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 66s 5c |
| MoP Classic | 68 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 66s 5c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Gri'lek's Carver (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 27 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gri'lek's Carver (this item) | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS | Not listed |
 Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,999 gold on 57 realms |
| Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,600 gold on 49 realms |
 Nightfall | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,359 gold on 70 realms |
 Lucky Strike Axe | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,895 gold on 46 realms |
 Fel-Touched Axe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 569 gold on 49 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 198 gold on 48 realms |
| Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 299 gold on 49 realms |
 Huge Thorium Battleaxe | 28 | 22 | 5.1 DPS, +7 Strength, +20 Haste, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 100 gold on 48 realms |
| Bleakwood Hew | 27 | 21 | 5.1 DPS, +5 Strength, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,999 gold on 60 realms |
| Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 47 realms |
Adamantite Cleaver has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Cleaver at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gri'lek's Carver among Weapon > Axe: Auchenai Broadaxe (item level 41), Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Zocali Waraxe (item level 58), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60) and Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Gri'lek's Carver among Weapon > Axe: Bronze Battle Axe (item level 17), Killmaim (item level 16), Copper Battle Axe (item level 6), Edge of the Enlightened (item level 1) and Lost Sunwell Splitter (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gri'lek's Carver uses icon file 132418, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Grand Marshal's Handaxe ID 18827 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 29Dark Edge of Insanity ID 21134 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 30Executioner's Cleaver ID 13018 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 25Hellslayer Battle Axe ID 13017 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 22Bleakwood Hew ID 12769 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 27Guillotine Axe ID 2807 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 13Jagged Shard ID 43242 · QuestJagged Shard ID 43259 · QuestBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 19962 (19957 to 19968) were usually added in the same batch as Gri'lek's Carver: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hazza'rah's Charm of Destruction ID 19957 · Armor · item level 29Hazza'rah's Charm of Healing ID 19958 · Armor · item level 29Hazza'rah's Charm of Magic ID 19959 · Armor · item level 29
Crystallized Honey ID 19960 · Quest "The crown jewel of killer bees."
Gri'lek's Grinder ID 19961 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Pitchfork of Madness ID 19963 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29
Renataki's Soul Conduit ID 19964 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Wushoolay's Poker ID 19965 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Thoughtblighter ID 19967 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29
Fiery Retributer ID 19968 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 19962 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gri'lek's Carver 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 Gri'lek's Carver 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 Gri'lek's Carver
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
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