Halberd of Smiting — Two-Hand Polearm from Zul'Gurub
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruHalberd of Smiting is a two-hand polearm from the Zul'Gurub raid. A slow, heavy weapon with high per-hit damage and a famous decapitate proc for 452–676 damage — ideal for burst warriors and retribution paladins. On WowX5 x5 the faster ZG farm makes it easier to obtain than on classic rates.
Halberd of Smiting Stats
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-hand polearm |
| Damage | 175–263 |
| Speed | 3.50 |
| DPS | ~62.6 |
| Special | Chance to decapitate: 452–676 damage |
| Item level | 66 |
| Source | Bloodlord Mandokir (ZG) |
Zul'Gurub items sit at the top pre-raid tier: they help close slots before BWL and AQ, and on an x5 server they drop noticeably faster.
Where to Get Halberd of Smiting
1. Zul'Gurub — a 20-player raid in Stranglethorn Vale, entrance by the river in the south. 2. Bloodlord Mandokir — a raptor-riding boss on Ohgan; he drops Halberd of Smiting. 3. Tactics: watch the "Watch me die!" mark and kill Ohgan to weaken the boss. 4. Drop: rare; run ZG every reset — its weekly lockout is shorter than a full raid.
On WowX5 x5 Zul'Gurub is the ideal source of pre-raid gear: a short raid lockout and faster loot let you close slots in just a few runs. Gather a group every reset.
Who Should Use Halberd of Smiting
- Warrior (Arms/Fury 2H) — huge per-hit damage and burst from the decapitate proc.
- Retribution Paladin — a slow two-hander that scales Seal of Command perfectly.
- Hybrids and twinks — a strong weapon for PvP nukes and world fights.
See Also
- Boss fight
- Raid overview
- Warrior pre-raid BiS
- Mandokir's ring
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FAQ
Where does Halberd of Smiting drop?
Halberd of Smiting drops from Bloodlord Mandokir in the Zul'Gurub raid (20 players, Stranglethorn Vale). On WowX5 x5 the short weekly ZG lockout and faster mechanics let you farm the raid more often and reach the loot you need sooner.
Who needs Halberd of Smiting?
Mainly Arms/Fury two-hand warriors and retribution paladins — big per-hit damage and decapitate burst are valued in PvE and PvP.
Is Halberd of Smiting pre-raid level?
Yes. Zul'Gurub items are top pre-raid and early-raid tier: comparable to level-60 dungeon loot and behind only BWL and AQ gear. A great goal while you prepare for the bigger raids.