A Rare Two-Handed Axe, item level 34, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Honed Cobalt Cleaver.
On Honed Cobalt Cleaver's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,112 gold33 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,852 gold66 silver to 15,394 gold. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 125% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,112 gold33 silver.
| Crafted | Honed Cobalt Cleaver | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 14g 87s 82c. In MoP Classic it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 14g 87s 82c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 28 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 14g 87s 82c |
| MoP Classic | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 14g 87s 82c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Honed Cobalt Cleaver takes 12 Cobalt Bar, 4 Saronite Bar and 2 Crystallized Fire.
In the Appearances collection, Honed Cobalt Cleaver is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9636. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 301g 72s, and Cobalt Bar is the largest share at 71%. Honed Cobalt Cleaver lists from 445g 11s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 121g 13s after the 5% auction cut, a 40% margin over its reagents. The recipe Honed Cobalt Cleaver turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 20 and grey at 30.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 12 | 17 gold88 silver | 214 gold56 silver |
 Saronite Bar | 4 | 18 gold4 silver | 72 gold16 silver |
 Crystallized Fire | 2 | 7 gold50 silver | 15 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 301 gold72 silver | ||
| Honed Cobalt Cleaver at its lowest listing | 445 gold11 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 121 gold13 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come 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 Honed Cobalt Cleaver (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honed Cobalt Cleaver (this item) | 34 | 28 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Strength, +11 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 445 gold on 36 realms |
 Crystalforged War Axe | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. World Drop | 200 gold on 50 realms |
 Slavemaster Axe | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 42 realms |
 Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 44 realms |
 Silver-Edged Axe | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 485 gold on 52 realms |
 Weighty Stone Axe | 38 | 35 | 6.1 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 1,791 gold on 42 realms |
| Fel-Touched Axe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 47 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 198 gold on 50 realms |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 299 gold on 52 realms |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,999 gold on 56 realms |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,600 gold on 47 realms |
Weighty Stone Axe has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Cleaver at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Honed Cobalt Cleaver among Weapon > Axe: Zocali Waraxe (item level 58), Zem'lan Cleaver (item level 58), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60), Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60) and Primalforged Heavy Axe (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Honed Cobalt Cleaver among Weapon > Axe: Fiery War Axe (item level 22), Obsidian Cleaver (item level 22), Hellslayer Battle Axe (item level 22), Burning War Axe (item level 19) and Bloodspiller (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Honed Cobalt Cleaver uses icon file 132473, which 19 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Maker's Edge ID 42824 · 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 33Sapph's Cleaver ID 43899 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Mounted 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 32Blubber Carver ID 37025 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41181 (41173 to 41186) were usually added in the same batch as Honed Cobalt Cleaver: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Fel Firestone ID 41173 · Consumable · item level 28Grand Firestone ID 41174 · Consumable · item level 30
ZX-5103 Mechanical Suit ID 41178 · Consumable · item level 32
The Inventor's Disk ID 41179 · Quest
Savage Cobalt Slicer ID 41182 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34
Saronite Ambusher ID 41183 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Saronite Shiv ID 41184 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Furious Saronite Beatstick ID 41185 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Corroded Saronite Edge ID 41186 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 41181 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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