A Rare One-Handed Axe, item level 38, requires level 30, binds when equipped.
On Scalebreaker Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 38,825 gold38 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 6,997 gold10 silver to 106,540 gold74 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 95% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 38,825 gold38 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 409, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 29g 66s 52c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 38 | 30 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 85g 48s 25c |
| MoP Classic | 409 | 80 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 29g 66s 52c |
In the Appearances collection, Scalebreaker Axe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 19139. 2 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 Scalebreaker Axe (item level 38) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalebreaker Axe (this item) | 38 | 30 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 26 realms |
 Corroded Hacker | 38 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 46 realms |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 99 gold on 50 realms |
 Decapitator's Razor | 36 | 30 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Agility, +4 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 1,200 gold on 51 realms |
 Snowy Edge | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 41 gold on 46 realms |
 Axe of the Legion | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. World Drop | 933 gold on 52 realms |
 Fel Iron Hatchet | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +9 Critical Strike, +3 Strength. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 363 gold on 47 realms |
 Knight's War Axe | 30 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 1,984 gold on 45 realms |
 Chipped Woodchopper | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 148 gold on 49 realms |
| Serathil | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Versatility. World Drop | 50 gold on 55 realms |
 Felstone Reaver | 29 | 23 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 54 gold on 51 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Snowy Edge at 41 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Scalebreaker Axe among Weapon > Axe: Kelada's Elucidation (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 Scalebreaker Axe among Weapon > Axe: Axe of Rin'ji (item level 27), Moon Cleaver (item level 27), Flurry Axe (item level 25), Crescent Edge (item level 25) and Curve-Bladed Ripper (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Scalebreaker Axe uses icon file 650633, which 19 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Axe of the Iron Price ID 87513 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Inelava, Spirit of Inebriation ID 87545 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 39Needlefang Throatripper ID 87646 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38Chagan's Cheery Chopper ID 90463 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 87516 (87511 to 87521) were usually added in the same batch as Scalebreaker Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Horrifying Meatsaw ID 87511 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 39
Porter's Tooth-Marked Mace ID 87512 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39 "A bit of slime drips slowly from the flange."Axe of the Iron Price ID 87513 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38
Sharpened Multi-Prong Dagger ID 87514 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 38Ced's Crusher ID 87515 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 38
Bracers of Rolling Fields ID 87517 · Armor - Leather · item level 39
Bracers of the Neux Dawn ID 87518 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Misty Morning Wristguards ID 87519 · Armor - Mail · item level 38
Glowing Wind Bracers ID 87520 · Armor - Cloth · item level 38Zoid's Scorched Bracers ID 87521 · Armor - Plate · item level 38The raw ItemSparse values for item 87516 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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