Is Blackguard in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Blackguard is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

Where do you get Blackguard in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Blackguard is created by Blackguard.

What level is Blackguard in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Blackguard is Epic quality, item level 70 and requires level 60.

What does Blackguard sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 10g 28s for one Blackguard in Classic Era.

What slot is Blackguard in WoW Classic?

Blackguard is a One-Hand Sword in Classic Era; it binds when equipped.

Blackguard - WoW Classic and Forever Price History

Auction House

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Prices Across Realms

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On Blackguard's most active realm, the Auction House minimum price has held steady at 34,999 gold over the last 30 days.

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Where it comes from

Crafted	Blackguard	Recipe

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Across game versions

In WoW Forever it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 10g 28s 90c. In Classic Era it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 10g 28s 90c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 19s 93c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 19s 93c. In MoP Classic it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 19s 93c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Epic	Binds when equipped	2g 13s 1c
WoW Forever	70	60	Epic	Binds when equipped	10g 28s 90c
Classic Era	70	60	Epic	Binds when equipped	10g 28s 90c
The Burning Crusade	70	60	Epic	Binds when equipped	7g 19s 93c
Wrath of the Lich King	70	60	Epic	Binds when equipped	7g 19s 93c
MoP Classic	70	60	Epic	Binds when equipped	7g 19s 93c

Blackguard Game Data

Crafted By

Blackguard Classic Blacksmithing

The Classic Blacksmithing recipe Blackguard takes 6 Lava Core, 6 Fiery Core, 10 Arcanite Bar, 6 Dark Iron Bar and 12 Guardian Stone.

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Blackguard is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 5395. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Blackguard.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Blackguard Crafting Costs

Cost to Craft: Blackguard

At the lowest EU listings, the reagents for one craft cost 2,194g 46s, and Dark Iron Bar is the largest share at 53%. The Classic Blacksmithing recipe Blackguard is taught by Plans: Blackguard.

Reagent	Needed	Lowest listed	Cost
Lava Core	6	36 silver	2 gold16 silver
Fiery Core	6	75 silver	4 gold50 silver
Arcanite Bar	10	72 gold98 silver	729 gold80 silver
Dark Iron Bar	6	193 gold	1,158 gold
Guardian Stone	12	25 gold	300 gold
Reagents for one craft			2,194 gold46 silver

What Else the Reagents Make

Lava Core goes into 26 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Leatherworking, Tailoring, Engineering and Jewelcrafting, including Dark Iron Destroyer, Sulfuron Hammer, Nightfall and Dark Iron Leggings.
Fiery Core goes into 27 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Leatherworking, Tailoring, Engineering, Enchanting and Mining, including Dark Iron Reaver, Sulfuron Hammer, Ebon Hand and Black Amnesty.
Arcanite Bar goes into 93 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Jewelcrafting, Engineering, Inscription, Mining, Leatherworking, Alchemy and Tailoring, including Sulfuron Hammer, Invulnerable Mail, Warblades of the Hakkari, Reborn and Arcanite Reaper. It is itself made by the recipe Transmute: Arcanite.
Dark Iron Bar goes into 30 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Engineering and Jewelcrafting, including Dark Iron Sunderer, Dark Iron Plate, Sulfuron Hammer and Dark Iron Destroyer. It is itself made by the recipe Smelt Dark Iron.

Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest EU Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Blackguard Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Survival Hunter: Polearm, Staff, Axe, Dagger, Sword
Outlaw Rogue: Axes, Maces, Swords, Fist Weapons
Frost Death Knight: Dual Axes, Maces, Swords
Arcane Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Fire Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Frost Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Affliction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Demonology Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Destruction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Mistweaver Monk: Staff, Mace, Sword
Windwalker Monk: Fist Weapons, Axes, Maces, Swords
Havoc Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Vengeance Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Devourer Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons, Daggers
Devastation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Preservation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Augmentation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Blackguard (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Blackguard (this item)	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
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
Fiery Vengeance	29	25	4.0 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +1 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Mirah's Lullaby	29		4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +4 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed

Next item levels up from Blackguard 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 Blackguard among Weapon > Sword: Widow Blade (item level 27), Rune Sword (item level 26), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25), Phantom Blade (item level 25) and Bloodletter Scalpel (item level 25).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Blackguard Fits

Items That Share Blackguard's Icon

Blackguard uses icon file 135349, which 39 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:

Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker ID 19019 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Dormant Wind Kissed Blade ID 19018 · Quest · item level 30
Grand Marshal's Claymore ID 18876 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Lightforged Blade ID 20504 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 27
Azuresong Mageblade ID 17103 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Tidecrest Blade ID 15705 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 28

Items Numbered Next to Blackguard

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 19168 (19163 to 19183) were usually added in the same batch as Blackguard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Molten Belt ID 19163 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Dark Iron Gauntlets ID 19164 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Flarecore Leggings ID 19165 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Black Amnesty ID 19166 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Blackfury ID 19167 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29
Nightfall ID 19169 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29
Ebon Hand ID 19170 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Tattered Darkmoon Faire Prize Ticket ID 19182 · Consumable
Hourglass Sand ID 19183 · Consumable

Blackguard Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 19168 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 10 gold65 silver
Vendor sell price: 2 gold13 silver
Material: Metal
Equip slot: One-Hand
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Blackguard in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Blackguard 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 Blackguard next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Blackguard in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Blackguard is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
Where do you get Blackguard in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Blackguard is created by Blackguard.
What level is Blackguard in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Blackguard is Epic quality, item level 70 and requires level 60.
What does Blackguard sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 10g 28s for one Blackguard in Classic Era.
What slot is Blackguard in WoW Classic?: Blackguard is a One-Hand Sword in Classic Era; it binds when equipped.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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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