This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Lord Marrowgar in Icecrown Citadel.
| Drop | Lord Marrowgar in Icecrown Citadel | 10 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 251, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 73s 23c. In MoP Classic it is item level 251, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 73s 23c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 90g 60s 58c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 251 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 73s 23c |
| MoP Classic | 251 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 73s 23c |
In the Appearances collection, Frost Needle is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 12059.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Frost Needle in the loot of 1 encounter.
Lord Marrowgar in Icecrown Citadel
Also drops from this encounter (55 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 swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Frost Needle (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Needle (this item) | 35 | 30 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
| Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Frost Needle among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59) and Teebu's Scorching Straight Sword (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Frost Needle among Weapon > Sword: Frostguard (item level 29), Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29) and Battlefell Sabre (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Frost Needle. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Frost Needle ID 51932 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Frost Needle uses icon file 315122, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Rigormortis ID 50704 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rigormortis ID 50068 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Frost Needle ID 51932 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 50771 (50766 to 50776) were usually added in the same batch as Frost Needle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crimson Acolyte Gloves ID 50766 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Crimson Acolyte Shoulderpads ID 50767 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Crimson Acolyte Robe ID 50768 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Crimson Acolyte Leggings ID 50769 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Ithis' Findings ID 50770 · Consumable "Pages and pages of meticulous documentation regarding the Bloodpetals of Un'Goro."
Ancient Skeletal Boots ID 50772 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Cord of the Patronizing Practitioner ID 50773 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Coldwraith Bracers ID 50774 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Corrupted Silverplate Leggings ID 50775 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Njorndar Bone Bow ID 50776 · Weapon - Bow · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 50771 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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