An Uncommon Polearm Two-Hand, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Rust-Covered Polearm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 8,674 gold45 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,171 gold16 silver to 58,868 gold96 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 108% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 8,674 gold45 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 10g 61s 89c. In MoP Classic it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 10g 61s 89c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 81g 69s 57c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 61s 89c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 61s 89c |
In the Appearances collection, Rust-Covered Polearm is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9641. 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 polearms among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Rust-Covered Polearm (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Polearm, from item level 29 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rust-Covered Polearm (this item) | 32 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,001 gold on 28 realms |
 War Glaive | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 198 gold on 54 realms |
 Battle Scythe | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 55 realms |
 Telaari Polearm | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 300 gold on 56 realms |
 War Scythe | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 3,111 gold on 52 realms |
| Darkspear | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,750 gold on 71 realms |
| The Needler | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 25 gold on 60 realms |
 Pitchfork of Mojo Madness | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,200 gold on 78 realms |
| Blackfury | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +10 Strength, +4 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,777 gold on 53 realms |
 Venomreaver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina, +10 Mastery. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 6,299 gold on 81 realms |
 Elementium Poleaxe | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 75 realms |
Elementium Poleaxe has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is The Needler at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rust-Covered Polearm among Weapon > Polearm: Wavecrash Polearm (item level 58), Sky Legion Halbard (item level 100), Thalassian Competitor's Pillar (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Poleaxe (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Halberd (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Rust-Covered Polearm among Weapon > Polearm: Taken Riftwalker's Starbarb (item level 1), Drakonid Defender's Pike (item level 1), Drakonid Stalker's Halberd (item level 1), Amani Warrior's Spear (item level 1) and Deeplurk Myrmidon's Trident (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Rust-Covered Polearm uses icon file 135135, which 11 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Patient Harpoon ID 36601 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Archaic Longspear ID 36603 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Abandoned Spear ID 36609 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Plagued Pike ID 36610 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Scourge War Spear ID 36612 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Beastsoul Spear ID 73001 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Wildsoul Spear ID 73012 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36602 (36597 to 36607) were usually added in the same batch as Rust-Covered Polearm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ice-Splintering Axe ID 36597 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35
Scarlet 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 32Patient Harpoon ID 36601 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Archaic Longspear ID 36603 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33
Grizzly Glaive ID 36604 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Wind Scythe ID 36605 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Rugged Polearm ID 36606 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Dwarven Halberd ID 36607 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36602 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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