The Ultimate 2025 Guide: 5 Steps To Unlock The Warglaive Of Azzinoth Transmog (Demon Hunter Exclusive)
The Warglaives of Azzinoth remain one of the most prestigious and visually stunning legendary weapons in World of Warcraft, coveted by players since their introduction in *The Burning Crusade* expansion. As of December 22, 2025, the process for unlocking their appearance for transmogrification is a unique, two-part journey that combines the classic raid farm with a specific seasonal event: the Timewalking Black Temple raid.
The crucial detail that often confuses players is the strict class restriction: the Warglaive transmog is Demon Hunter-exclusive. While any eligible class can farm the original legendary drops, only Demon Hunters can ultimately use the appearance for transmogrification, provided the account completes the necessary Feat of Strength and the Timewalking requirement. This guide breaks down the exact steps you need to take to add this iconic Illidari look to your collection.
Step 1: The Legendary Hunt in the Black Temple
The first and often longest step in securing the Warglaives transmog is obtaining the original legendary weapons. You must acquire both the Main-Hand and Off-Hand Warglaives of Azzinoth from the Black Temple raid in Outland.
Farming the Twin Blades of Azzinoth
The legendary weapons drop from the final boss of the Black Temple raid, the Betrayer himself, Illidan Stormrage. The raid is located in Shadowmoon Valley (Outland) and is easily soloable by any max-level character due to the power creep of modern expansions like *The War Within*.
- Warglaive of Azzinoth (Main Hand): Drops from Illidan Stormrage.
- Warglaive of Azzinoth (Off Hand): Also drops from Illidan Stormrage.
The drop chance for each weapon is notoriously low, sitting at approximately 5-6%, making this a significant time investment that requires patience and a weekly reset farm.
Eligible Farming Classes
To ensure the Feat of Strength achievement is granted, the Warglaives must drop for a character class that can actually equip them. These classes are:
- Demon Hunter (DH)
- Warrior
- Rogue
- Death Knight (DK)
- Monk
It is important to note that you can farm the glaives on any of these classes, but the final transmog unlock will only benefit your Demon Hunter characters.
Step 2: Securing the Feat of Strength Achievement
Once you have successfully looted both the Main-Hand and Off-Hand Warglaives of Azzinoth, the first major milestone is complete. Simply having both items in your inventory or equipped on a single character will automatically grant you the Feat of Strength achievement: "Warglaives of Azzinoth".
This achievement is the key gatekeeper for the transmog unlock. If you do not have this Feat of Strength on your account, the next step will not grant you the desired appearance.
Step 3: The Timewalking Requirement (The Final Hurdle)
The second and final requirement for unlocking the Demon Hunter transmog is tied to a specific World of Warcraft event: the *Burning Crusade* Timewalking event. This event is only available periodically throughout the year, so you must keep an eye on the in-game calendar.
Conquering Illidan in Timewalking Black Temple
During the week that the *Burning Crusade* Timewalking is active, the Black Temple raid becomes available as a Timewalking dungeon. The requirement is simple:
- Ensure you have the "Warglaives of Azzinoth" Feat of Strength on your account (Step 2).
- Form a raid group and enter the Timewalking Black Temple raid.
- Defeat Illidan Stormrage inside the Timewalking version of the raid.
Crucially, you can complete the Timewalking raid on ANY character on your account—it does not have to be the same character that farmed the original glaives.
Unlocking the Arsenal
Upon defeating Timewalking Illidan, your account will be instantly granted a new achievement: "I'll Hold These For You Until You Need Them".
This achievement automatically unlocks the item Arsenal: The Warglaives of Azzinoth, which is a collection item that grants the transmogrification appearance for the legendary Twin Blades of Azzinoth to all your Demon Hunter characters. This is the only way to obtain the transmog appearance for the glaives.
Step 4: The Demon Hunter Exclusivity Explained
The Demon Hunter-only restriction is the most significant point of clarity needed for the Warglaives of Azzinoth transmog. Unlike most other legendary weapons (like Thunderfury or Shadowmourne), which have had their transmogrification rules relaxed for all eligible classes, the Warglaives remain locked to the Demon Hunter class.
Why the Exception?
The exception was made because the Demon Hunter class (introduced in the *Legion* expansion) is the spiritual successor to Illidan Stormrage's legacy. The transmog unlock was specifically designed as a nod to the Illidari and the class's iconic weapon style. The appearance is categorized as a cosmetic weapon skin specifically for the Demon Hunter's unique abilities and aesthetic.
If you farmed the Warglaives on a Warrior, Rogue, Death Knight, or Monk, you have the Feat of Strength, but you cannot use the transmog appearance on those characters. You must create and level a Demon Hunter to utilize the unlocked appearance.
Step 5: Maximizing Your Farm and Preparation
To make the legendary farm more efficient, you can utilize the ability to skip certain bosses in the Black Temple raid, though the primary target, Illidan, is at the end. Always check the WoW in-game calendar for the next *Burning Crusade* Timewalking event, as this is the only window to complete the final step.
Many players recommend farming the glaives on multiple eligible characters each week to increase the drop chance, as the Feat of Strength is account-wide. Once you have the achievement, you simply wait for the next TBC Timewalking week to secure the final unlock.
The Warglaives of Azzinoth transmog is a testament to perseverance and a deep dive into WoW's history. By following this two-part process—the legendary farm and the Timewalking kill—you will be able to wield the Twin Blades of Azzinoth on your Demon Hunter, continuing the legacy of the Betrayer in the current World of Warcraft landscape.
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