An Uncommon One-Handed Axe, item level 37, requires level 31, binds when equipped.
On Polished Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 990 gold80 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 36 gold49 silver to 8,443 gold75 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 62% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 990 gold80 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 364, requires level 83 and sells to vendors for 21g 63s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 69g 57s 60c |
| MoP Classic | 364 | 83 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 21g 63s 42c |
In the Appearances collection, Polished Axe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17499. 5 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 Polished 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polished Axe (this item) | 37 | 31 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 43 gold on 18 realms |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 6 gold on 59 realms |
 Forgewire Axe | 38 | 32 | 2.3 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 1,019 gold on 51 realms |
 Snowy Edge | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 50 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 | 39,999 gold on 51 realms |
 Bladespire Broadaxe | 32 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 55 realms |
 Colossal War Axe | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 98 gold on 51 realms |
| Kingly Axe | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 53 realms |
 Chipped Woodchopper | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 52 realms |
 Felstone Reaver | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 51 gold on 57 realms |
 Ichor Slicer | 29 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,209 gold on 74 realms |
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Obsidium Cleaver at 6 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Polished Axe among Weapon > Axe: Plundered Skullsplitter (item level 60), Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Plundered Black Tooth Face-Splitter (item level 60), Deadstone Hatchet (item level 155) and Darkreach Hacker (item level 155).
Nearest lower item levels below Polished Axe among Weapon > Axe: Flurry Axe (item level 25), Crescent Edge (item level 25), Curve-Bladed Ripper (item level 24), Ebonclaw Reaver (item level 24) and Blue Glittering Axe (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Polished Axe uses icon file 638660, which 29 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Barbarian Axe ID 82100 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Rigid Axe ID 82155 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Fran's Handaxe ID 81848 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37 "She wasn't always a gardener."Inlaid Axe ID 82210 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Engraved Axe ID 82265 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Marista Axe ID 81549 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Ordo Handaxe ID 82596 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Shomi's Axe ID 82604 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 82020 (82015 to 82025) were usually added in the same batch as Polished Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Polished Dagger ID 82015 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 37
Polished Crossbow ID 82016 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 37
Intricate Cloak ID 82017 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Polished Bow ID 82018 · Weapon - Bow · item level 37
Polished Broadaxe ID 82019 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 37
Steppe Belt ID 82021 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Steppe Bracers ID 82022 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Steppe Gauntlets ID 82023 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Steppe Greaves ID 82024 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Steppe Helm ID 82025 · Armor - Mail · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 82020 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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