This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Two-Handed Axe, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Ragnaros in Molten Core.
| Drop | Ragnaros in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #57983 | Darkmoon Island 47.6, 66.0 |
The game's collection data lists Spinal Reaper as sold by a vendor NPC in Darkmoon Island. The vendor stands at 47.6, 66.0 on the Darkmoon Island map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #57983 | Darkmoon Island | 47.6, 66.0 | /way #407 47.6 66.0 | 71 |
Darkmoon Island 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Restores (100% of Spell Power) mana or 20 rage when you kill a target that gives experience; this effect cannot occur more than once every 10 seconds.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 17g 90s 67c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 10g 3s 75c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 10g 3s 75c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 10g 3s 75c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 76s 63c |
| Classic Era | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 90s 67c |
| The Burning Crusade | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 10g 3s 75c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 10g 3s 75c |
| MoP Classic | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 10g 3s 75c |
In the Appearances collection, Spinal Reaper is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5124. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Spinal Reaper.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Spinal Reaper in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (23 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Spinal Reaper (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 27 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal Reaper (this item) | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Brain Hacker | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 3,999 gold on 50 realms |
 Nightfall | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,359 gold on 77 realms |
| Arcanite Reaper | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,999 gold on 62 realms |
 Gurubashi Carver | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,118 gold on 57 realms |
 Stone Reaper | 29 | 26 | 3.2 DPS. World Drop | 36 silver on 49 realms |
 Mok'Nathal Battleaxe | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 199 gold on 52 realms |
 Ogre Splitting Axe | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 52 realms |
| Colossal Great Axe | 28 | 22 | 5.1 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 4 gold on 52 realms |
| Bleakwood Hew | 27 | 21 | 5.1 DPS, +5 Strength, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,000 gold on 68 realms |
| Adamantite Cleaver | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +17 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 20 gold on 54 realms |
Adamantite Cleaver has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Stone Reaper at 36 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Spinal Reaper among Weapon > Axe: Steelforged Greataxe (item level 44), Zocali Waraxe (item level 58), Zem'lan Cleaver (item level 58), Plundered Molten Reaper (item level 60) and Plundered Wingblade Axe (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Spinal Reaper among Weapon > Axe: Supercharger Battle Axe (item level 18), Bronze Battle Axe (item level 17), Killmaim (item level 16), Battle Axe (item level 16) and Barbaric Battle Axe (item level 11).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Spinal Reaper is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 57983 stands in Darkmoon Island at map coordinates 47.6, 66.0.
Spinal Reaper uses icon file 132400, which 50 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Deathbringer ID 17068 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 29Twin-Bladed Axe ID 15268 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 9Arcanite Reaper ID 12784 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29Neretzek, The Blood Drinker ID 21856 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29Worn Battleaxe ID 12282 · Weapon - Two-Handed AxeAdamantite Cleaver ID 23503 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 17104 (17077 to 17110) were usually added in the same batch as Spinal Reaper: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crimson Shocker ID 17077 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29
Sapphiron Drape ID 17078 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Shard of the Flame ID 17082 · Armor · item level 29
Cloak of the Shrouded Mists ID 17102 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Azuresong Mageblade ID 17103 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Aurastone Hammer ID 17105 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Malistar's Defender ID 17106 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Dragon's Blood Cape ID 17107 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Choker of Enlightenment ID 17109 · Armor · item level 29
Seal of the Archmagus ID 17110 · Armor · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 17104 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Spinal Reaper is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Spinal Reaper next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Spinal Reaper
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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