An Uncommon Two-Handed Axe, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Ice-Splintering Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 7,393 gold68 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,760 gold88 silver to 72,186 gold55 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 91% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 7,393 gold68 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 178, requires level 79 and sells to vendors for 13g 86s 75c. In MoP Classic it is item level 178, requires level 79 and sells to vendors for 13g 86s 75c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 87g 76s 54c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 178 | 79 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 86s 75c |
| MoP Classic | 178 | 79 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 86s 75c |
In the Appearances collection, Ice-Splintering Axe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9635. 1 other item wears 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 Ice-Splintering Axe (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 41.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice-Splintering Axe (this item) | 35 | 29 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 999 gold on 40 realms |
 Angerfang Broadaxe | 35 | 29 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 475 gold on 52 realms |
 Crystalforged War Axe | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. World Drop | 200 gold on 56 realms |
 Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 71 realms |
 Silver-Edged Axe | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 337 gold on 56 realms |
 Bloodmoon, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +12 Stamina, +8 Strength, +8 Haste, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 45,000 gold on 69 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 985 gold on 55 realms |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 230 gold on 55 realms |
 Auchenai Broadaxe | 41 | 37 | 6.4 DPS, +9 Strength, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 53 realms |
 Death Striker | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 56 realms |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,500 gold on 60 realms |
Auchenai Broadaxe has the highest item level here (41). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Cleaver at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ice-Splintering Axe among Weapon > Axe: Khayurn, Blade of the Wolves (item level 60), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60), Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60), Primalforged Heavy Axe (item level 197) and Eradicator of the Eternal Guard (item level 226).
Nearest lower item levels below Ice-Splintering Axe among Weapon > Axe: Gigantic War Axe (item level 24), Fiery War Axe (item level 22), Obsidian Cleaver (item level 22), Hellslayer Battle Axe (item level 22) and Burning War Axe (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ice-Splintering Axe uses icon file 132464, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Planate Broadaxe ID 36595 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Fracturing Battleaxe ID 36594 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Deforester Axe ID 36592 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Bone Plate Axe ID 36590 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Wreaking Battleaxe ID 36586 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Finned Battleaxe ID 36585 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Battlement Enforcer's Axe ID 38178 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Cleaver of Diligence ID 39824 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36597 (36592 to 36602) were usually added in the same batch as Ice-Splintering Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Deforester Axe ID 36592 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33
Troll Decollator ID 36593 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Fracturing Battleaxe ID 36594 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Planate Broadaxe ID 36595 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Rupturing Axe ID 36596 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Scarlet Battle Axe ID 36598 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35
Ocean Trident ID 36599 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32
Village Scythe ID 36600 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32
Patient Harpoon ID 36601 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Rust-Covered Polearm ID 36602 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36597 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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