Gladiator's Decapitator — Transmog Set Guide

Gladiator's Decapitator is an epic-quality two-handed axe from the arsenal of first-season Arena PvP rewards introduced in The Burning Crusade expansion. It is a massive battle axe with two wide, symmetrical labrys-shaped blades mounted on a long haft. The crimson-steel finish with brass inlays and the signature silhouette of the Gladiator series make the model easily recognizable among the arena weapons of that era.

The appearance suits any class that can wield a two-handed axe: Warriors, Paladins, Death Knights, and Shamans. The item level and stats lost their meaning long ago — today the axe is taken purely for its looks and its recognizable PvP aesthetic.

This is the base model of an entire line of axes that share the same silhouette: every subsequent Arena season of The Burning Crusade released its own color variation, so you can collect several color schemes of the same weapon.

Gladiator's Decapitator is a PvP reward from the first Arena season. The weapon was purchased from the arena rewards vendor for arena points, and in later versions of the game similar items were moved to vendors dealing in honor points and earned rewards.

• Vendor — Vixton Pinchwhistle, the arena rewards merchant.
• Location — Gadgetzan in Tanaris, next to the auction house building.
• Coordinates for a marker: /way Tanaris 51.4 28.0 Vixton Pinchwhistle.
• The purchase is not time-limited and can be repeated as long as you have enough currency.
• The item becomes soulbound when acquired, so it cannot be passed to another character.

The exact list of currency and requirements depends on the current implementation of old PvP rewards on the server, but the axe itself remains in the game and can be learned for transmog after purchase.

• It pairs with the heavy plate sets of The Burning Crusade Gladiator series thanks to their shared crimson-steel palette.
• It looks great in sets with red and dark-steel accents — it supports an aggressive PvP look.
• It contrasts with light and golden armor, so it works as a bright centerpiece for a Paladin or Warrior appearance.
• It fits "arena veteran" concepts and looks that reference the classic Arena seasons.