The highest item level two-handed axes a level 21–30 character can wear as a Paladin start with Bullova (item level 35, common). 16 items fit the slot and band; the top 16 are ranked here by item level, then quality, not by simulation.
| # | Name | ILvl | Req. | DPS | Speed | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bullova | 35 | 30 | 22.4 | 3.80 | Two-Handed Axe | Sold by Altsoba Ragetotem (+19 more) (vanilla) |
| 2 |  Corpsemaker | 34 | 29 | 28.9 | 3.80 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Overlord Ramtusk (Razorfen Kraul) at 50.0% (vanilla) |
| 3 |  Midnight Axe | 34 | 29 | 23.0 | 2.70 | Two-Handed Axe | Sold by Hae'Wilani (+4 more) (vanilla) |
| 4 |  Burning War Axe | 33 | 28 | 27.7 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Axe | Found in Solid Chest (Duskwood) at 0.0% (+273 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 |  Hefty War Axe | 32 | 27 | 13.0 | 2.80 | Two-Handed Axe | Found in Weapon Crate (Scarlet Monastery) at 6.7% (+457 more) (vanilla) |
| 6 | Merciless Axe | 31 | 26 | 21.1 | 3.20 | Two-Handed Axe | Sold by Delgo Ragetotem (+4 more) (vanilla) |
| 7 | Brutal War Axe | 30 | 25 | 20.3 | 3.60 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Dragonmaw Battlemaster (Wetlands) at 1.1% (+492 more) (vanilla) |
| 8 |  Supercharger Battle Axe | 28 | 23 | 23.0 | 2.80 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Arcane Nullifier X-21 (Gnomeregan) at 0.1% (+19 more) (vanilla) |
| 9 | Barbarian War Axe | 28 | 23 | 19.0 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Brontus (The Barrens) at 1.3% (+449 more) (vanilla) |
| 10 | Black Metal War Axe | 28 | 23 | 19.0 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Brain Eater (Duskwood) at 1.0% (vanilla) |
| 11 | Reef AxeCHANGED | 27 | 22 | 22.4 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Gelihast (Blackfathom Deeps) at 50.0% (vanilla) |
| 12 | Bronze Battle AxeCHANGED | 27 | 22 | 18.3 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 13 | Heavy Ogre War Axe | 27 | 22 | 18.3 | 3.80 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Splinter Fist Taskmaster (Duskwood) at 0.8% (vanilla) |
| 14 |  Stone War Axe | 27 | 22 | 10.8 | 2.60 | Two-Handed Axe | Found in Weapon Crate (Scarlet Monastery) at 6.7% (+680 more) (vanilla) |
| 15 |  Arced War AxeCHANGED | 26 | 21 | 21.7 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Axe | Drops from Commander Springvale (Shadowfang Keep) at 50.0% (vanilla) |
| 16 |  Killmaim | 26 | 21 | 21.7 | 3.20 | Two-Handed Axe | Found in Battered Chest (Darkshore) at 0.0% (+348 more) (vanilla) |
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 30 (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: Paladin Best in Slot.
Other slots: Dagger, One-Handed Sword, One-Handed Axe, One-Handed Mace, Fist Weapon, Two-Handed Sword, Two-Handed Mace, Staff, Bow, Gun. Every slot and level.