This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Two-Handed Axe, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Crafted with Mooncleaver.
| Crafted | Mooncleaver | Recipe |
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First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 123, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 16g 14s 30c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 16g 14s 30c. In MoP Classic it is item level 123, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 16g 14s 30c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 47s 25c |
| The Burning Crusade | 123 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 14s 30c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 14s 30c |
| MoP Classic | 123 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 14s 30c |
The Outland Blacksmithing recipe Mooncleaver takes 1 Lunar Crescent, 8 Primal Nether and 10 Primal Mana.
The 1 recipe below uses Mooncleaver, all from Outland Blacksmithing.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
 BloodmoonEpic Two-Handed Axe Two-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 5 Nether Vortex. | Bloodmoon | Outland Blacksmithing | 1 |
In the Appearances collection, Mooncleaver is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 7211. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 of the 3 reagents have a current US listing: Primal Nether and Primal Mana, together 3,012g 80s. The recipe Mooncleaver turns yellow at Outland Blacksmithing skill 70 and grey at 75.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lunar Crescent | 1 | ||
 Primal Nether | 8 | 1 gold60 silver | 12 gold80 silver |
 Primal Mana | 10 | 300 gold | 3,000 gold |
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 Mooncleaver (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooncleaver (this item) | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +13 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crystalforged War Axe | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. World Drop | 163 gold on 50 realms |
 Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 20 gold on 52 realms |
 Silver-Edged Axe | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 57 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 199 gold on 52 realms |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 50 realms |
 Brain Hacker | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 3,999 gold on 47 realms |
| Nightfall | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,359 gold on 77 realms |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,999 gold on 61 realms |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,600 gold on 56 realms |
 Stone Reaper | 29 | 26 | 3.2 DPS. World Drop | 36 silver on 47 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Stone Reaper at 36 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Mooncleaver among Weapon > Axe: Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Zocali Waraxe (item level 58), Zem'lan Cleaver (item level 58), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60) and Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Mooncleaver among Weapon > Axe: Burning War Axe (item level 19), Bloodspiller (item level 19), Supercharger Battle Axe (item level 18), Bronze Battle Axe (item level 17) and Killmaim (item level 16).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Mooncleaver uses icon file 132439, which 1 other item also uses. The 1 closest by item ID:
Mooncleaver, Reborn ID 94578 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 28435 (28430 to 28440) were usually added in the same batch as Mooncleaver: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lionheart Executioner ID 28430 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32The Planar Edge ID 28431 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 31
Black Planar Edge ID 28432 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32
Wicked Edge of the Planes ID 28433 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Lunar Crescent ID 28434 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 31Bloodmoon ID 28436 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32
Drakefist Hammer ID 28437 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31
Dragonmaw ID 28438 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Dragonstrike ID 28439 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Thunder ID 28440 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 28435 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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