An Uncommon One-Handed Axe, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Primeval Adze's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,051 gold across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,080 gold41 silver to 57,066 gold21 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 75% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,051 gold.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 138, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 8g 62s 64c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 8g 62s 64c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 67g 84s 87c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 138 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 62s 64c |
| MoP Classic | 138 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 62s 64c |
In the Appearances collection, Primeval Adze is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9620. 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 Primeval Adze (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 28 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeval Adze (this item) | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 123 gold on 23 realms |
 Silvermoon Crescent Axe | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 49 gold on 53 realms |
 Axe of the Legion | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. World Drop | 33 gold on 56 realms |
 Snowy Edge | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 53 realms |
 Felstone Reaver | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 53 realms |
 Ichor Slicer | 29 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,263 gold on 76 realms | |
 Serathil | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Versatility. World Drop | 63 gold on 54 realms |
 Corpse Harvester | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 53 realms |
 Ribsplitter | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, Critical Strike. World Drop | 999 gold on 52 realms |
 Dawn's Edge | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +11 Critical Strike, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,285 gold on 82 realms |
 Axe of the Deep Woods | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | 5,555 gold on 51 realms |
Snowy Edge has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Felstone Reaver at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Primeval Adze among Weapon > Axe: Kelada's Elucidation (item level 60), Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Plundered Black Tooth Face-Splitter (item level 60), Dawnforged Splitter (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Primeval Adze among Weapon > Axe: Headsplitter (item level 18), Razor's Edge (item level 14), Thick War Axe (item level 10), Scalping Tomahawk (item level 5) and Dornogal Guard's Splitter (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Primeval Adze uses icon file 132472, which 9 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Dinged Cleaver ID 36572 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Troll Chopper ID 36578 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Boreal Woodchopper ID 36579 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Bloodsmeared Brutalizer ID 38196 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Reanimator's Hacker ID 39136 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Axe of the Cunning ID 43875 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Frost Climber's Hatchet ID 43897 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36573 (36568 to 36578) were usually added in the same batch as Primeval Adze: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hollowed Bone Knuckles ID 36568 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 34Savage Talons ID 36569 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 35Corrupted Scythes ID 36570 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 35
Splicing Axe ID 36571 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Dinged Cleaver ID 36572 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Bone Cleaver ID 36574 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 32Dragonflayer Hatchet ID 36575 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Beaked Axe ID 36576 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Disk Axe ID 36577 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33Troll Chopper ID 36578 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 36573 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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