A Rare One-Handed Axe, item level 44, requires level 35, binds when equipped. Crafted with Steelforged Axe.
On Steelforged Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,929 gold64 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,235 gold11 silver to 12,956 gold56 silver. About 7 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 49% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,929 gold64 silver.
| Crafted | Steelforged Axe | Recipe |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
The Draenor Blacksmithing recipe Steelforged Axe takes 100 Truesteel Ingot, 20 True Iron Ore and 20 Blackrock Ore.
In the Appearances collection, Steelforged Axe is listed as Profession. Appearance IDs: 22338, 22339, 22340. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 of the 3 reagents have a current US listing: True Iron Ore and Blackrock Ore, together 35g. The Draenor Blacksmithing recipe Steelforged Axe is taught by Plans: Steelforged Axe.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Truesteel Ingot | 100 | ||
 True Iron Ore | 20 | 1 gold10 silver | 22 gold |
 Blackrock Ore | 20 | 65 silver | 13 gold |
| Steelforged Axe at its lowest listing | 1,199 gold99 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
The 4 items nearest to Steelforged Axe (item level 44) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 37 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelforged Axe (this item) | 44 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 1,199 gold on 42 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 64 realms |
 Zandalari Head-Cleaver | 38 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 2,189 gold on 40 realms |
 Elementium Bonesplitter | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Strength. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 6,060 gold on 63 realms |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 50 gold on 45 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Obsidium Cleaver at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Steelforged Axe among Weapon > Axe: Plundered Iceshard Bite (item level 60), Plundered Black Tooth Face-Splitter (item level 60), Dawnforged Splitter (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Splitter (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Steelforged Axe among Weapon > Axe: Bladespire Broadaxe (item level 32), Axe of the Legion (item level 30), Kingly Axe (item level 30), Chipped Woodchopper (item level 30) and Axe of Sundered Bone (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 120259 (120254 to 120264) were usually added in the same batch as Steelforged Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Leggings of the Iron Protector ID 120254 · Miscellaneous · item level 40
Helm of the Iron Protector ID 120255 · Miscellaneous · item level 40
Shoulders of the Iron Protector ID 120256 · Miscellaneous · item level 40
Drums of Fury ID 120257 · Consumable · item level 40
Pattern: Drums of Fury ID 120258 · Recipe · item level 40 "Teaches you how to make Drums of Fury."
Plans: Steelforged Axe ID 120260 · Recipe · item level 40 "Teaches you how to make a Steelforged Axe."
Steelforged Aegis ID 120261 · Armor - Shield · item level 44Plans: Steelforged Aegis ID 120262 · Recipe · item level 40 "Teaches you how to make a Steelforged Aegis."
Unstable Ensorcelled Tarot ID 120263 · Trade Goods · item level 44 "The tarot has become unstable."
Unstable Greater Ensorcelled Tarot ID 120264 · Trade Goods · item level 44 "The tarot has become unstable."The raw ItemSparse values for item 120259 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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