A Common Two-Handed Axe, item level 29, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Hearth Defender's Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,836 gold67 silver across its tracked history (Jan 2023 to Jun 2026), ranging from 705 gold28 silver to 18,375 gold70 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 82% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,836 gold67 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 83, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 3g 90s 64c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 29 | Common | Binds when equipped | 43g 84s 98c |
| MoP Classic | 83 | 78 | Common | - | 3g 90s 64c |
In the Appearances collection, Hearth Defender's Axe is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 9351. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
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 Hearth Defender's Axe (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 27 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearth Defender's Axe (this item) | 29 | 29 | 5.1 DPS. Vendor | 444 gold on 13 realms |
 Death Striker | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 57 realms |
 Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,500 gold on 61 realms |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,218 gold on 60 realms |
 Nightfall | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,359 gold on 79 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 985 gold on 56 realms |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 230 gold on 56 realms |
 Huge Thorium Battleaxe | 28 | 22 | 5.1 DPS, +7 Strength, +20 Haste, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 125 gold on 59 realms |
| Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 72 realms |
| Silver-Edged Axe | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 337 gold on 57 realms |
| Bleakwood Hew | 27 | 21 | 5.1 DPS, +5 Strength, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 7,955 gold on 70 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 Hearth Defender's Axe among Weapon > Axe: Auchenai Broadaxe (item level 41), Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Khayurn, Blade of the Wolves (item level 60), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60) and Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Hearth Defender's Axe among Weapon > Axe: Supercharger Battle Axe (item level 18), Bronze Battle Axe (item level 17), Killmaim (item level 16), Copper Battle Axe (item level 6) and Edge of the Enlightened (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hearth Defender's Axe uses icon file 132473, which 19 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Sapph's Cleaver ID 43899 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Maker's Edge ID 42824 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Honed Cobalt Cleaver ID 41181 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Axe of Bloodstained Ice ID 39115 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Axe of the Warlord's Demise ID 39114 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Mounted Boneshredder ID 38197 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Battered Magnataur Dualblade ID 38156 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Frostbiter ID 37054 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 60827 (60821 to 60834) were usually added in the same batch as Hearth Defender's Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Earthen Mallet ID 60821 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Battlefront Sword ID 60823 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Stone Trogg Crusher ID 60824 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Earthen Sunderer ID 60825 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29
Stone Hearth Splitter ID 60826 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29
Earthen Champion's Cleaver ID 60828 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29
Geomaster Staff ID 60829 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Rockmagus Stave ID 60830 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Catapult Parts ID 60831 · Quest "Better get these to Peak Grindstone, and fast!"
Goldmine's Fire Totem ID 60834 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 60827 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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