An Uncommon Two-Handed Axe, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Rupturing Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,548 gold49 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 226 gold89 silver to 45,887 gold98 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 22% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,548 gold49 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 13g 52s 52c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 13g 52s 52c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 87g 36s 99c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 52s 52c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 52s 52c |
In the Appearances collection, Rupturing Axe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9633. 3 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 Rupturing Axe (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rupturing Axe (this item) | 34 | 29 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 276 gold on 38 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 72 realms |
 Silver-Edged Axe | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 337 gold on 57 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 985 gold on 56 realms |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 230 gold on 56 realms |
 Death Striker | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 57 realms |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,500 gold on 61 realms |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,218 gold on 60 realms |
 Bloodmoon, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +12 Stamina, +8 Strength, +8 Haste, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 45,000 gold on 70 realms |
Bloodmoon, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Cleaver at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rupturing 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 Rupturing Axe among Weapon > Axe: Fiery War Axe (item level 22), Obsidian Cleaver (item level 22), Hellslayer Battle Axe (item level 22), Burning War Axe (item level 19) and Bloodspiller (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Rupturing Axe uses icon file 132473, which 19 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Scarlet Battle Axe ID 36598 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Troll Decollator ID 36593 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34Winged Axe ID 36591 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Segmenting Broadaxe ID 36589 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Burning Battleaxe ID 36588 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Taunka Axe ID 36587 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Blubber Carver ID 37025 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Frostbiter ID 37054 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36596 (36591 to 36601) were usually added in the same batch as Rupturing Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Winged Axe ID 36591 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33
Deforester Axe ID 36592 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33Troll 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 34Ice-Splintering Axe ID 36597 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Scarlet 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 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36596 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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