This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 34, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 12g 99s 58c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 12g 99s 58c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 83g 95s 1c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 12g 99s 58c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 12g 99s 58c |
In the Appearances collection, Arete's Command is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9600. 7 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Arete's Command among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 Arete's Command (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arete's Command (this item) | 34 | 5.8 DPS, +11 Strength, +8 Haste, +6 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Fel Iron Greatsword | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +14 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Darkened Broadsword | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Khorium Champion | 31 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +10 Strength, +11 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Skeletal Broadsword | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vengeance Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dragon Wing Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blade of Misfortune | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina, +19 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
| Massacre Sword | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Shin Blade | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Arcanite Champion | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Arete's Command among Weapon > Sword: Gorian Greatsword (item level 43), Howling Greatsword (item level 44), Zocali Greatsword (item level 58), Zem'lan Longsword (item level 58) and Decapitator of Alireza (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Arete's Command among Weapon > Sword: Blade of the Titans (item level 25), Battlefield Destroyer (item level 25), Tusker Sword (item level 25), Nightblade (item level 24) and Boneslasher (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Arete's Command uses icon file 135295, which 21 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
The Argent Resolve ID 43832 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Snowblind Butcher ID 42799 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Crusader's Greatblade ID 39802 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Liberator's Blade ID 39117 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Warblade of the Forgotten Footman ID 38181 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Mrgl Blade ID 37039 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Invasion Blade ID 36542 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 43883 (43877 to 43890) were usually added in the same batch as Arete's Command: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blood-Forged Circle ID 43877 · Armor · item level 34
Gryphon Rider's Bracers ID 43879 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Fair Touch of the Crusader ID 43880 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34
Demolisher Driver's Dustcoat ID 43881 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Cultist's Cowl ID 43882 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Amulet of the Malefic Necromancer ID 43884 · Armor · item level 34
Scourgehammer ID 43885 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 34
Blunt Brainwasher ID 43888 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Hulking Abomination Hide Cloak ID 43889 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Interrogator's Flaming Knuckles ID 43890 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 43883 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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