Get Night Reaver

Night Reaver is a rare two-handed axe hailing from the classic era of World of Warcraft. It features a massive double-edged blade in a dark hue with a serrated edge and a heavy haft — a simple yet recognizable low-level barbarian axe silhouette.

This two-handed weapon suits every class capable of wielding two-handed axes: warriors, paladins, hunters, shamans, and death knights. Beyond its looks, the item has a thematic feature — a possible on-hit effect that strikes the enemy with Shadow Bolt. This shadowy touch makes the axe a great pick for dark, gothic looks.

The item has existed in the game since the days of the original World of Warcraft and remains farmable as a transmog trophy from one of the earliest dungeons.

Night Reaver drops from the elites in the Shadowfang Keep dungeon, located in Silverpine Forest — the first dungeon on the path of low-level Horde characters.

• The dungeon is intended for roughly levels 18–30, but at max level it is cleared solo in mere minutes — farming the appearance solo poses no difficulty whatsoever.
• The drop chance is relatively low, so make several runs if needed: entering the dungeon has no daily limit for a solo player.
• The item becomes soulbound on equip, but drops freely into your bag, so a character of any class can farm it.

Horde characters have the easiest access: the entrance to Shadowfang Keep lies in Silverpine Forest, north of the Sepulcher. Alliance characters have a slightly longer road, but the dungeon is available to both factions.

• It fits dark, shadowy looks well — the dark blade echoes the Shadow Bolt effect.
• It works with armor in dark gray and black tones: death knight, dark warrior, and barbarian rogue looks.
• It harmonizes with the rugged, utilitarian gear of low levels — a single "wild" style without excessive ornamentation.
• It contrasts with light or gilded armor — a debatable but striking choice for a "dark hero" look in bright plate.