The Butcher's Cleaver

The Butcher's Cleaver is a Unique Cleaver dropped by The Butcher upon his defeat in Diablo I.

This axe-like weapon whose damage resembles that of the Battle Axe though its Unusual Item Damage modifier cuts the damage down from 10-25 can be obtained only in Single Player. It can do huge damage, especially for an item found on the second level of the Dungeon, and many times has a Warrior enjoyed axing his way through the next few levels, until the lack of a Shield becomes too painful and one-handed weapon damage begins to catch up with this Axe. The base item for this Unique is one-of-a-kind, meaning that this is the only cleaver in the first game.

The Diablo II variation of this cleaver is called Butcher's Pupil, an exceptional Unique Cleaver.

Stats



 * Damage: 4-24
 * +10 to Strength
 * Altered Durability
 * Unusual Item Damage
 * Requirements: None
 * Durability: 10
 * Quality level: N/A
 * Availability: Single Player only

Diablo III
In Diablo III, one may obtain a Transmogrification weapon similar to Cleaver from Anniversary Dungeon. It's a nod to the quest The Butcher from Diablo I.

It drops from The Butcher as a Magic item, and when picked up, adds its appearance to the collection.

Encrusted in dried blood and gore, this cleaver still mysteriously smells of fresh meat.