WoW Forever One-Handed Axes
WoW Forever has 80 One-Handed Axes. The highest DPS is Blessed Qiraji War Axe, a Epic weapon with 60.7 DPS that requires level 60. 9 of them are new in Forever. More Classic items join this list as Blizzard reveals them after launch.
- Items
- 80
- Highest DPS
- Blessed Qiraji War Axe60.7 DPS
- New in Forever
- 9
- Changed from Classic
- 13
- Epic or better
- 7
Best One-Handed Axes for each level range
CalculatedThe highest-DPS uncommon or better pick you can equip in each 10-level range.
- Level 1–10
Pathfinder's Clearway11.7 DPS · Requires level 1 - Level 11–20
Razor's Edge15.2 DPS · Requires level 18 - Level 21–30
Bleeding Crescent18.4 DPS · ilvl 35 - Level 31–40Silverbane Slicer30.5 DPS · Requires level 40
- Level 41–50
Dawn's Edge36.5 DPS · Requires level 50 - Level 51–60
Blessed Qiraji War Axe60.7 DPS · Requires level 60
All WoW Forever One-Handed Axes
Game data| Type | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Qiraji War AxeOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 79 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +14 Critical Strike · +14 Attack Power · +10 Intellect +1 more | 60.7 |
 Grand Marshal's HandaxeOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 78 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +28 Attack Power · +14 Critical Strike · +7 Stamina | 59.6 |
 High Warlord's CleaverOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 78 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +28 Attack Power · +14 Critical Strike · +7 Stamina | 59.6 |
 Scythe of the Unseen PathOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 70 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +16 Agility · +9 Stamina · +3 Mana per 5 sec | 51.6 |
| Sickle of Unyielding StrengthOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 70 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +15 Strength · +9 Stamina · +6 Agility +1 more | 51.6 |
| Premier Grand Marshal's HandaxeOne-Hand · AxeNew | 65 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +24 Attack Power · +14 Critical Strike · +2 Stamina | 47.3 |
| Premier High Warlord's CleaverOne-Hand · AxeNew | 65 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +24 Attack Power · +14 Critical Strike · +2 Stamina | 47.3 |
| Dark Iron DestroyerOne-Hand · Axe | 65 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +10 Strength · +6 Fire Resistance | 42.8 |
 FrostbiteOne-Hand · Axe | 65 | 60 | One-Hand · Axe | +15 Strength | 42.8 |
| AnnihilatorOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 63 | 58 | One-Hand · Axe | +14 Attack Power | 41.5 |
 Brann's Trusty PickMain Hand · Axe | 62 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +11 Strength | 37.1 |
 Ichor SpitterOne-Hand · Axe | 61 | — | One-Hand · Axe | — | 36.5 |
| Dawn's EdgeOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 55 | 50 | One-Hand · Axe | +14 Critical Strike | 36.5 |
| Ornate Thorium HandaxeOne-Hand · Axe | 55 | 50 | One-Hand · Axe | +10 Strength | 32.9 |
 BlitzcleaverOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 54 | — | One-Hand · Axe | +20 Attack Power | 32.3 |
| Axe of the Ebon DrakeMain Hand · Axe | 51 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +9 Strength | 30.5 |
| Force of the HippogryphMain Hand · Axe | 51 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +9 Agility | 30.5 |
| Silverbane SlicerOne-Hand · AxeNew | 45 | 40 | One-Hand · Axe | +9 Strength · +4 Spirit | 30.5 |
| FranciscaMain Hand · Axe | 46 | 41 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 25.9 |
 Blue Glittering AxeOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 44 | 39 | One-Hand · Axe | +8 Agility | 25.9 |
 Heavy Mithril AxeOne-Hand · Axe | 42 | 37 | One-Hand · Axe | +7 Stamina | 24.1 |
| Curly's ChopperOne-Hand · AxeNew | 39 | — | One-Hand · Axe | +6 Stamina · +2 Defense | 21.4 |
 Edge of WinterOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 38 | 33 | One-Hand · Axe | +3 Stamina | 20.6 |
 Jagged AxeMain Hand · Axe | 56 | 51 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 20.1 |
| Bleeding CrescentMain Hand · Axe | 35 | — | Main Hand · Axe | — | 18.4 |
| Crescent of Forlorn SpiritsMain Hand · Axe | 35 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +6 Spirit | 18.4 |
 Guerrilla CleaverMain Hand · Axe | 34 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +4 Stamina · +3 Agility | 17.8 |
| Heavy Flint AxeMain Hand · Axe | 48 | 43 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 17.2 |
 Crescent AxeMain Hand · Axe | 35 | 30 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 17.2 |
| Hornbeam HeftOne-Hand · AxeNew | 33 | — | One-Hand · Axe | +6 Strength | 17.2 |
 Barreling ReaperMain Hand · Axe | 32 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +5 Stamina | 16.7 |
| Fish GutterMain Hand · Axe | 32 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +5 Spirit | 16.7 |
 GutterbladeOne-Hand · Axe | 31 | — | One-Hand · Axe | +3 Strength · +3 Stamina | 16.3 |
| Callous AxeOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 29 | 24 | One-Hand · Axe | +8 Attack Power | 15.2 |
| Razor's EdgeOne-Hand · Axe | 23 | 18 | One-Hand · Axe | +4 Strength · +2 Spirit | 15.2 |
| Blurred AxeMain Hand · Axe | 27 | 22 | Main Hand · Axe | +4 Agility | 14.1 |
| Marauder AxeMain Hand · Axe | 26 | 21 | Main Hand · Axe | +4 Stamina | 13.5 |
| Keen AxeMain Hand · Axe | 38 | 33 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 12.4 |
| Bronze AxeOne-Hand · AxeChanged | 23 | 18 | One-Hand · Axe | +3 Strength | 11.7 |
| Pathfinder's ClearwayMain Hand · AxeNew | 23 | 1 | Main Hand · Axe | +2 Intellect · +2 Stamina | 11.7 |
| Double AxeOne-Hand · Axe | 24 | 19 | One-Hand · Axe | — | 11.2 |
| Grunt AxeOne-Hand · Axe | 21 | 16 | One-Hand · Axe | — | 10.6 |
| CleaverOne-Hand · Axe | 20 | 15 | One-Hand · Axe | — | 9.2 |
 Thelsamar AxeMain Hand · Axe | 18 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +2 Agility | 9.2 |
| Thick War AxeOne-Hand · Axe | 17 | 12 | One-Hand · Axe | +1 Stamina · +1 Strength | 8.7 |
| Meat CleaverMain Hand · Axe | 27 | 22 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 8.5 |
 Elunite AxeMain Hand · Axe | 15 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +1 Stamina | 7.8 |
| Haggard's AxeMain Hand · Axe | 15 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +1 Stamina | 7.8 |
| Heirloom AxeMain Hand · Axe | 15 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +1 Stamina | 7.8 |
| Thun'grim's AxeMain Hand · Axe | 15 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +1 Stamina | 7.8 |
| Umbral AxeMain Hand · Axe | 15 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +1 Stamina | 7.8 |
| HatchetOne-Hand · Axe | 16 | 11 | One-Hand · Axe | — | 7.4 |
| Pointed AxeMain Hand · Axe | 14 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +1 Agility | 7.4 |
| Defender AxeMain Hand · Axe | 13 | — | Main Hand · Axe | +10 Bonus Armor | 7 |
 Gouging PickMain Hand · Axe | 22 | 17 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 6.7 |
| Unbalanced AxeMain Hand · Axe | 19 | 14 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 5.8 |
| Striking HatchetMain Hand · Axe | 12 | — | Main Hand · Axe | — | 5.5 |
| Worn HatchetMain Hand · Axe | 14 | 9 | Main Hand · Axe | — | 4.4 |
| Bloodhoof Hand AxeMain Hand · Axe | 10 | — | Main Hand · Axe | — | 4.4 |
| Ceremonial TomahawkMain Hand · Axe | 10 | — | Main Hand · Axe | — | 4.4 |
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
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Blessed Qiraji War Axe leads the 80 One-Handed Axes with 60.7 DPS; for leveling, Pathfinder's Clearway is the strongest pick up to level 10. 9 of them are new in WoW Forever. 13 were changed from their Classic versions. The most common stats in this category are Stamina, Strength, and Attack Power.
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WoW Forever One-Handed Axes FAQ
What is the best One-Handed Axes item in WoW Forever?
Blessed Qiraji War Axe has the highest DPS of the 80 One-Handed Axes in WoW Forever: 60.7 DPS, requiring level 60. At level 60 the best pick is Blessed Qiraji War Axe.
How many One-Handed Axes are in WoW Forever?
The WoW Forever client lists 80 One-Handed Axes, 7 of them epic or better. More Classic items are revealed after launch as players loot them.
What are the best One-Handed Axes for leveling in WoW Forever?
By level range: Pathfinder's Clearway (level 10), Razor's Edge (level 20), Bleeding Crescent (level 30), Silverbane Slicer (level 40), and Dawn's Edge (level 50).
Are there new One-Handed Axes in WoW Forever?
Yes, 9 are new in WoW Forever, including Premier Grand Marshal's Handaxe, Premier High Warlord's Cleaver, Silverbane Slicer, and Curly's Chopper.
Were any One-Handed Axes changed from Classic?
Yes, 13 One-Handed Axes have different stats, levels or effects than in Classic. Tick "Changed from Classic" in the table to list them.