An Uncommon One-Handed Axe, item level 36, requires level 32, binds when equipped.
On Rustmaul Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 7,662,403 gold38 silver across its tracked history (Jan 2023 to Jun 2026), ranging from 58,483 gold31 silver to 9,999,999 gold99 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 86% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 7,662,403 gold38 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 318, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 18g 98s 43c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 36 | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14g 54s 45c |
| MoP Classic | 318 | 85 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18g 98s 43c |
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 Rustmaul Axe (item level 36) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 28 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustmaul Axe (this item) | 36 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina | 555,555 gold on 7 realms |
 Snowy Edge | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 53 realms |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 100 gold on 52 realms |
 Zandalari Head-Cleaver | 38 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1,999 gold on 52 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 65 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 |
 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 |
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Felstone Reaver at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rustmaul Axe 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 Rustmaul 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.
Rustmaul Axe uses icon file 383691, which 11 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Mardenholde Axe ID 55286 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Nethergarde Axe ID 55284 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Razorwind Axe ID 55281 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Legionnaire Nazgrim's Hacker ID 59807 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55289 (55284 to 55294) were usually added in the same batch as Rustmaul Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Nethergarde Axe ID 55284 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35
Splinterspear Axe ID 55285 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Mardenholde Axe ID 55286 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Bladefist Axe ID 55287 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Irontree Axe ID 55288 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36
Razorwind Broadaxe ID 55290 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35
Steelspark Broadaxe ID 55291 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Angerfang Broadaxe ID 55292 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Nethergarde Broadaxe ID 55293 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35Splinterspear Broadaxe ID 55294 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55289 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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