This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Dagger One-Hand, item level 12, requires level 7, binds when picked up. Drops from Glubtok in Deadmines and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 21, requires level 16, Common quality and sells to vendors for 9s 43c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 18s 87c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 18s 87c. In MoP Classic it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 16s 41c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 12 | 7 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 18s 86c |
| Classic Era | 21 | 16 | Common | - | 9s 43c |
| The Burning Crusade | 21 | 16 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 18s 87c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 21 | 16 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 18s 87c |
| MoP Classic | 20 | 15 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 16s 41c |
In the Appearances collection, Buzzer Blade is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 713. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Buzzer Blade in the loot of 3 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (8 other items):
Gold-Flecked Gloves
Miner's Cape
Shadow of the Past
Defias Brotherhood Vest
Missing Diplomat's Pauldrons
Vest of the Curious VisitorBuzzer BladeGold-Flecked GlovesAlso drops from this encounter (8 other items):
Gold-Flecked GlovesMiner's CapeShadow of the PastDefias Brotherhood VestMissing Diplomat's PauldronsVest of the Curious VisitorBuzzer BladeGold-Flecked GlovesSneed, Sneed's Shredder in Deadmines
Also drops from this encounter (7 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 daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 9 items nearest to Buzzer Blade (item level 12) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 5 to 22.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzer Blade (this item) | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +2 Agility, +2 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
| Goblin Screwdriver | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +3 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Pearl-Handled Dagger | 14 | 9 | 2.2 DPS, +2 Agility, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Doomspike | 16 | 10 | 2.5 DPS, +3 Agility, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Claw of the Shadowmancer | 19 | 12 | 1.7 DPS, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Copper Dagger | 5 | 3 | 0.6 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Tigerbane | 21 | 14 | 3.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 The Ziggler | 22 | 14 | 3.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Stonevault Shiv | 22 | 15 | 3.6 DPS, +5 Agility, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Searing Golden Blade | 22 | 14 | 1.7 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
The Ziggler has the highest item level here (22).
Next item levels up from Buzzer Blade among Weapon > Dagger: Darrowdirk (item level 24), Sacrificial Kris (item level 24), Widowmaker (item level 25), Gutwrencher (item level 25) and Dreadblade (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Buzzer Blade among Weapon > Dagger: Miniature Winter Veil Tree (item level 1), Twilight Ritualist's Stiletto (item level 1), Cultist's Sacrificial Kris (item level 1), Daggerspine Trident Tine (item level 1) and Glistening Sin'dorei Twinblade (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Buzzer Blade. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Buzzer Blade ID 65163 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 37Buzzer Blade uses icon file 135641, which 152 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Anvilmar Knife ID 2195 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 2Sharpened Letter Opener ID 2138 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 3Craftsman's Dagger ID 2218 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 6Militia Dagger ID 2224 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 2Worn Dagger ID 2092 · Weapon - DaggerGoblin Screwdriver ID 1936 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 12Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2169 (2164 to 2175) were usually added in the same batch as Buzzer Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gut Ripper ID 2164 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 24
Old Blanchy's Blanket ID 2165 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
Foreman's Leggings ID 2166 · Armor - Mail · item level 12
Foreman's Gloves ID 2167 · Armor - Leather · item level 12
Corpse Rompers ID 2168 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Rustic Belt ID 2172 · Armor - Mail
Old Leather Belt ID 2173 · Armor - Leather · item level 2
Shadowhide Battle Axe ID 2175 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 14The raw ItemSparse values for item 2169 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Buzzer Blade 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 Buzzer Blade 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 Buzzer Blade
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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