This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader.
| Drop | Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader | 10 Player (Heroic) |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 32s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 32s 16c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 86g 62s 3c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 32s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 32s 16c |
In the Appearances collection, Ardent Guard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11973. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Crusader's GloryRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Ardent Guard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader
Also drops from this encounter (154 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 Ardent Guard (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Guard (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Dodge, +1 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Craggy Machete | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
| Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Ardent Guard among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59) and Teebu's Scorching Straight Sword (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Ardent Guard among Weapon > Sword: Shade's Blade (item level 29), Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29), Sword of Zeal (item level 29), Frostguard (item level 29) and Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Ardent Guard. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Ardent Guard ID 47899 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Ardent Guard ID 171604 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 60Ardent Guard uses icon file 251962, which 6 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Ardent Guard ID 47899 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Mortalis ID 47518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Spellharvest ID 48701 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Ardent Guard ID 171604 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 60Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 48044 (48039 to 48049) were usually added in the same batch as Ardent Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mace of the Earthborn Chieftain ID 48039 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Pride of the Kor'kron ID 48040 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Stoneskin Chestplate ID 48041 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helm of the Crypt Lord ID 48042 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Frostblade Hatchet ID 48043 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35
Perdition ID 48045 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35
Pauldrons of the Shadow Hunter ID 48046 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Legplates of the Redeemed Blood Knight ID 48047 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Forsaken Bonecarver ID 48048 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Shoulderpads of the Snow Bandit ID 48049 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 48044 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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