This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Fankriss the Unyielding in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
| Drop | Fankriss the Unyielding in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 77, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 14g 65s 70c. In Classic Era it is item level 77, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 14g 65s 70c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 77 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 264 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 77 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 91s 41c |
| WoW Forever | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 65s 70c |
| Classic Era | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 65s 70c |
| The Burning Crusade | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 91s 41c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 91s 41c |
| MoP Classic | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 91s 41c |
In the Appearances collection, Ancient Qiraji Ripper is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5811. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Ancient Qiraji Ripper.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Ancient Qiraji Ripper in the loot of 1 encounter.
Fankriss the Unyielding in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
Also drops from this encounter (12 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Ancient Qiraji Ripper (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Qiraji Ripper (this item) | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Strength. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Blackguard | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sageblade | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodherald | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodlord's Reaver | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +3 Dodge, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Widow's Weep | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Shade's Blade | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Blade of the Fallen Seraph | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Sword of Zeal | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Frostguard | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Slicer | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Ancient Qiraji Ripper among Weapon > Sword: Adamantite Rapier (item level 31), Bone Collector Sword (item level 31), Baron's Broadsword (item level 31), Hope Ender (item level 32) and Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker (item level 33).
Nearest lower item levels below Ancient Qiraji Ripper among Weapon > Sword: Widow Blade (item level 27), Joonho's Mercy (item level 26), Rune Sword (item level 26), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25) and Phantom Blade (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 21650 (21645 to 21652) were usually added in the same batch as Ancient Qiraji Ripper: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hive Tunneler's Boots ID 21645 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Fetish of the Sand Reaver ID 21647 · Armor · item level 29
Recomposed Boots ID 21648 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Scaled Sand Reaver Leggings ID 21651 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Silithid Carapace Chestguard ID 21652 · Armor - Plate · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 21650 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ancient Qiraji Ripper is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Ancient Qiraji Ripper next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Ancient Qiraji Ripper
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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