This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Axe, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader.
| Drop | Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader | 10 Player (Heroic) |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 32s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 18s 76c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 84g 99s 4c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 32s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 18s 76c |
In the Appearances collection, The Lion's Maw is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11764. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Frostblade HatchetRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists The Lion's Maw in the loot of 1 encounter.
Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader
Also drops from this encounter (154 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 The Lion's Maw (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Axe, from item level 29 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion's Maw (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Obsidium Cleaver | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 50 gold on 45 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 64 realms |
 Zandalari Head-Cleaver | 38 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 2,189 gold on 39 realms |
 Bladespire Broadaxe | 32 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 50 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 |
 Axe of the Legion | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. World Drop | 21 gold on 51 realms |
| Kingly Axe | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 39 realms |
 Chipped Woodchopper | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 148 gold on 49 realms |
 Axe of Sundered Bone | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,969 gold on 57 realms |
 Annihilator | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 555 gold on 43 realms |
Wicked Edge of the Planes, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Axe of the Legion at 21 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from The Lion's Maw 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 The Lion's Maw among Weapon > Axe: Curve-Bladed Ripper (item level 24), Francisca (item level 24), Heavy Mithril Axe (item level 23), Greater Scythe (item level 22) and Edge of Winter (item level 21).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called The Lion's Maw. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
The Lion's Maw ID 47808 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35The Lion's Maw ID 171582 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 60The Lion's Maw uses icon file 254469, which 10 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
The Lion's Maw ID 47808 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Stormpike Cleaver ID 47156 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Stormpike Cleaver ID 47148 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Lionhead Slasher ID 47001 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Lionhead Slasher ID 46996 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35Shock Trooper Battleaxe ID 90381 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Peon-Chopping Axe ID 90384 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 47966 (47961 to 47971) were usually added in the same batch as The Lion's Maw: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gloves of the Azure Prophet ID 47961 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Argent Resolve ID 47962 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Vigilant Ward ID 47963 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Chestguard of the Warden ID 47964 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helmet of the Crypt Lord ID 47965 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Crusader's Glory ID 47967 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Cold Convergence ID 47968 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35
Pauldrons of the Timeless Hunter ID 47969 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Legplates of the Silver Hand ID 47970 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Westfall Saber ID 47971 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 47966 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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