This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Axe, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Lady Naz'jar in Throne of the Tides.
| Drop | Lady Naz'jar in Throne of the Tides | Normal, Heroic |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #25976 | Isle of Quel'Danas 50.2, 28.4 |
The game's collection data lists Lightning Whelk Axe as sold by a vendor NPC in Isle of Quel'Danas. The vendor stands at 50.2, 28.4 on the Isle of Quel'Danas map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #25976 | Isle of Quel'Danas | 50.2, 28.4 | /way #122 50.2 28.4 | 51 |
Isle of Quel'Danas 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 346, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 24g 72s 17c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 83g 50s 80c |
| MoP Classic | 346 | 85 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 24g 72s 17c |
In the Appearances collection, Lightning Whelk Axe is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 13255. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Lightning Whelk Axe in the loot of 1 encounter.
Lady Naz'jar, Naz'jar Frost Witch, Naz'jar Honor Guard in Throne of the Tides
Also drops from this encounter (15 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Lightning Whelk Axe (item level 37) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Whelk Axe (this item) | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Elementium Bonesplitter | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Strength. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 6,060 gold on 64 realms |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 50 gold on 49 realms |
 Zandalari Head-Cleaver | 38 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 2,189 gold on 43 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 | 32,807 gold on 66 realms |
 Bladespire Broadaxe | 32 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 50 realms |
 Axe of the Legion | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. World Drop | 3,832 gold on 52 realms |
| Kingly Axe | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 45 realms |
 Chipped Woodchopper | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 148 gold on 51 realms |
 Annihilator | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 555 gold on 45 realms |
 Felstone Reaver | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 41 gold on 46 realms |
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Bladespire Broadaxe at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Lightning Whelk Axe among Weapon > Axe: Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Plundered Black Tooth Face-Splitter (item level 60), Dawnforged Splitter (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Splitter (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightning Whelk Axe among Weapon > Axe: Flurry Axe (item level 25), Curve-Bladed Ripper (item level 24), Francisca (item level 24), Heavy Mithril Axe (item level 23) and Greater Scythe (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightning Whelk Axe is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 25976 stands in Isle of Quel'Danas at map coordinates 50.2, 28.4.
2 other items in the current build are also called Lightning Whelk Axe. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Lightning Whelk Axe ID 55203 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Lightning Whelk Axe ID 133179 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Lightning Whelk Axe uses icon file 433447, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Axe of the Eclipse ID 56364 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Axe of the Eclipse ID 55841 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Lightning Whelk Axe ID 55203 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Windslicer ID 57928 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Ravening Slicer ID 62457 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Ravening Slicer ID 62476 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Calder's Coated Carrion Carver ID 63788 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Belmont's Vampire Hacker ID 66952 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56266 (56263 to 56271) were usually added in the same batch as Lightning Whelk Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Land Mine Wrench ID 56263 · Quest
Dark Iron Attack Plans ID 56264 · Quest "Maps, letters, and orders detailing plans for a Dark Iron attack on Ironforge."
Periwinkle Cloak ID 56267 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Wrasse Handwraps ID 56268 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Aurelian Miter ID 56269 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Entwined Nereis ID 56270 · Armor · item level 37
Cerith Spire Staff ID 56271 · Weapon - Staff · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 56266 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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