The highest item level two-hand weapons a level 31–40 character can wear as a Hunter start with Mithril Claymore (item level 45, uncommon). 54 items fit the slot and band; the top 25 are ranked here by item level, then quality, not by simulation.
| # | Name | ILvl | Req. | DPS | Speed | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mithril ClaymoreFOREVER | 45 | 40 | 34.6 | 3.80 | Two-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 2 |  War Staff | 45 | 40 | 32.4 | 3.30 | Staff | Sold by Allan Hafgan (+17 more) (vanilla) |
| 3 |  Khoo's Point | 44 | 39 | 38.8 | 2.50 | Polearm | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+343 more) (vanilla) |
| 4 |  Witchfury | 44 | 39 | 38.9 | 2.80 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+343 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 |  Spiritchaser Staff | 44 | 39 | 33.6 | 2.80 | Staff | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 1.3% (+495 more) (vanilla) |
| 6 |  Great Axe | 44 | 39 | 31.3 | 3.60 | Two-Handed Axe | Sold by Altsoba Ragetotem (+19 more) (vanilla) |
| 7 |  Advisor's Gnarled Staff | 43 | 38 | 38.1 | 2.90 | Staff | Sold by Kelm Hargunth (Horde) (vanilla) |
| 8 |  Lorekeeper's Staff | 43 | 38 | 38.1 | 2.90 | Staff | Sold by Illiyana Moonblaze (Alliance) (vanilla) |
| 9 |  Headstriker Sword | 43 | 38 | 32.5 | 2.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Foulbelly (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 10 |  Monk's Staff | 42 | 37 | 31.3 | 2.40 | Staff | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 1.3% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 11 |  Monstrous War Axe | 42 | 37 | 31.2 | 3.70 | Two-Handed Axe | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 1.7% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 12 |  Whetted Claymore | 42 | 37 | 18.7 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (The Hinterlands) at 1.6% (+945 more) (vanilla) |
| 13 |  Sword of the Magistrate | 41 | 36 | 36.5 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+271 more) (vanilla) |
| 14 |  Exquisite Flamberge | 41 | 36 | 30.2 | 3.00 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Darbel Montrose (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+477 more) (vanilla) |
| 15 |  Fiery War Axe | 40 | 35 | 40.3 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Rock Elemental (Badlands) at 0.0% (+119 more) (vanilla) |
| 16 |  Staff of JordanCHANGED | 40 | 35 | 40.4 | 3.70 | Staff | Drops from Rock Elemental (Badlands) at 0.0% (+119 more) (vanilla) |
| 17 | Grim Reaper | 40 | 35 | 35.6 | 3.10 | Polearm | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+271 more) (vanilla) |
| 18 |  Hellslayer Battle Axe | 40 | 35 | 35.5 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Axe | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+271 more) (vanilla) |
| 19 |  Frost Tiger Blade | 40 | 35 | 28.8 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 20 |  Shadow Crescent AxeCHANGED | 40 | 35 | 28.9 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 21 |  Staff of ProtectionCHANGED | 39 | 34 | 27.7 | 3.00 | Staff | Sold by Zarena Cromwind (vanilla) |
| 22 | Black Duskwood Staff | 38 | 33 | 33.6 | 2.80 | Staff | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+287 more) (vanilla) |
| 23 |  Big Stick | 37 | 32 | 25.7 | 3.00 | Staff | Sold by Lhara (+2 more) (vanilla) |
| 24 |  Massive Iron Axe | 37 | 32 | 25.6 | 3.50 | Two-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 25 |  Steel SpearFOREVER | 37 | 32 | 25.6 | 3.30 | Polearm | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
Ranked by item level, then quality, among items with a known source: gear nothing drops, sells, rewards or makes yet (raids not yet open, the client's test items) is left out. The class filter keeps what the class can equip at level 40 (armor type, weapon skill, Dual Wield, the item's own class limit); the side filter drops items that only the other side's vendors and quests offer. Source: the best known drop first (a Forever rate at 10+ loots, else the vanilla 1.12 chance), then vendors, quest rewards and the profession that makes it. Reviewed picks: Hunter Best in Slot.
Other slots: One-Hand, Main Hand. Every slot and level.