An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 226, requires level 60, binds when picked up. Drops from Artificer Xy'mox in Sepulcher of the First Ones.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Artificer Xy'mox in Sepulcher of the First Ones

Build history

First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).

Forerunner's Relic Blade Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Forerunner's Relic Blade is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance IDs: 44626, 44628, 44629, 44630. 5 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Forerunner's Relic Blade Comes From

Forerunner's Relic Blade Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Forerunner's Relic Blade in the loot of 1 encounter.

Artificer Xy'mox, Genesis Relic in Sepulcher of the First Ones

Also drops from this encounter (21 other items):

See all 22 items in the Artificer Xy'mox loot table

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

How Forerunner's Relic Blade 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 4 items nearest to Forerunner's Relic Blade (item level 226) in item level among Weapon > Sword.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Forerunner's Relic Blade (this item)	226	60	39.0 DPS, +34 Strength, +52 Stamina, +33 Critical Strike, +24 Mastery. Boss Drop	Not listed
Dawnforged Long Blade	197	90	29.8 DPS, +26 Agility or Strength, +39 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing	Not listed
Thalassian Competitor's Sword	197	90	29.8 DPS, +26 Strength, +39 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing	Not listed
Tarnished Dawnlit Shortsword	197	90	29.8 DPS, +26 Agility, +39 Stamina, +24 Haste, +20 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Tarnished Dawnlit Longsword	197	90	29.8 DPS, +26 Strength, +39 Stamina, +24 Versatility, +20 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed

Next item levels up from Forerunner's Relic Blade among Weapon > Sword: Worn Shadowguard Falchion (item level 400), Worn Shadowguard Longsword (item level 400), Arathi Sword (item level 545), Expeditionary Blade (item level 545) and Algari Competitor's Sword (item level 577).

Nearest lower item levels below Forerunner's Relic Blade among Weapon > Sword: Uncanny Combatant's Cutlass (item level 72), Teebu's Scorching Straight Sword (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60), Volcanospike (item level 60) and Plundered Splitblade Slicer (item level 60).

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

Where Forerunner's Relic Blade Fits

Items That Share Forerunner's Relic Blade's Icon

Forerunner's Relic Blade uses icon file 3851528, which 12 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:

Replicated Relic Blade ID 189830 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 226 "A flawless duplicate of inscrutable design."
Eternal Gladiator's Ceremonial Sword ID 192288 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 200
Eternal Gladiator's Xiphos ID 192289 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 200
Cosmic Gladiator's Xiphos ID 186860 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 200
Cosmic Gladiator's Ceremonial Sword ID 186859 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 200

Items Numbered Next to Forerunner's Relic Blade

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 189829 (189824 to 189834) were usually added in the same batch as Forerunner's Relic Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Unlicensed Hyperlight Handlers ID 189824 · Armor - Mail · item level 226
Veiled Auctioneer's Vambraces ID 189825 · Armor - Plate · item level 226
Enforcer's Containment Cinch ID 189826 · Armor - Plate · item level 226
Cartel Xy's Proof of Initiation ID 189827 · Armor · item level 226 "No more small jobs. From now on, you meet with our associates directly."
Xy Captain's Crossbow ID 189828 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 226
Replicated Relic Blade ID 189830 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 226 "A flawless duplicate of inscrutable design."
Ephemera-Stained Sollerets ID 189831 · Armor - Mail · item level 226
Greatboots of the Roaming Goliath ID 189832 · Armor - Plate · item level 226
Taciturn Keeper's Lapis ID 189833 · Armor · item level 226
Guardstaff of the Great Cycle ID 189834 · Weapon - Staff · item level 226

Forerunner's Relic Blade Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 189829 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 635 gold28 silver
Vendor sell price: 127 gold5 silver
Material: Metal
Equip slot: One-Hand
Expansion ID: 8
Flags: 4096 / 8192 / 0 / 32 / 0

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

Forerunner's Relic Blade