An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 33, binds when picked up.

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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).

One of the choices from A Tangled Skein in Zul'Drak.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 9g 63s 76c. In MoP Classic it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 9g 63s 76c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	33	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	67g 66s 98c
Wrath of the Lich King	158	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	9g 63s 76c
MoP Classic	158	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	9g 63s 76c

Blade of Diligence Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Blade of Diligence is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 10257. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Blade of Diligence.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Blade of Diligence Comes From

Quests That Reward Blade of Diligence

1 quest lists Blade of Diligence among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

A Tangled Skein with Knife of the Dutybound, Cleaver of Diligence, Staff of the Dutybound, Dutybound Mace of Purity, Staff of Diligence

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Blade of Diligence 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 Blade of Diligence (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 35.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Blade of Diligence (this item)	33		4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina. Quest	Not listed
Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker	33	28	4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Craggy Machete	34	29	4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Hope Ender	32	27	4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop	Not listed
Skeleton's Sword	35	30	4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Adamantite Rapier	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing	Not listed
Bone Collector Sword	31	25	4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Baron's Broadsword	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Saronite Spellblade	35	29	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	Not listed
Crystalblade of the Draenei	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Avool's Sword of Jin	35	30	4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed

Skeleton's Sword has the highest item level here (35).

Next item levels up from Blade of Diligence among Weapon > Sword: Engraved Sword (item level 38), Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59) and Stormsteel Saber (item level 59).

Nearest lower item levels below Blade of Diligence among Weapon > Sword: Bloodherald (item level 29), Bloodlord's Reaver (item level 29), Shade's Blade (item level 29), Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29) and Hanzo Sword (item level 28).

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

Where Blade of Diligence Fits

Items That Share Blade of Diligence's Icon

Blade of Diligence uses icon file 135293, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Savage Cobalt Slicer ID 41182 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34
Taigasha ID 38154 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33 "The Magnataur Slayer."
Blade of the Inception ID 42807 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34
Skeleton's Sword ID 36528 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Blackened Blade ID 36527 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Trollish Slicer ID 36523 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34
Tundra's Edge ID 36518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Tribal Blade ID 36516 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32

Items Numbered Next to Blade of Diligence

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39806 (39801 to 39811) were usually added in the same batch as Blade of Diligence: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Boots of the Rescuer ID 39801 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Crusader's Greatblade ID 39802 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33
Gauntlets of the Great Sacrifice ID 39803 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Braided Bat Sinew ID 39804 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Chestplate of the Altar ID 39805 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Rescuer's Cloak ID 39807 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Staff of Diligence ID 39808 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33
Sandals of Spying ID 39809 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Cords of Duplicity ID 39810 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Badge of the Infiltrator ID 39811 · Armor · item level 33