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 (Heroic) |
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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 264, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 24g 73s 37c. In MoP Classic it is item level 264, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 24g 73s 37c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 91g 16s 6c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 24g 73s 37c |
| MoP Classic | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 24g 73s 37c |
In the Appearances collection, Frost Needle is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 12794. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Frost Needle.
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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Frost Needle among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Steelforged Saber (item level 44), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59) and Stormsteel Saber (item level 59).
Nearest lower item levels below Frost Needle among Weapon > Sword: Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29), Telaari Longblade (item level 29) and Proximo's Rudius (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 50771 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Frost Needle uses icon file 315122, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Frost Needle ID 50771 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rigormortis ID 50704 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rigormortis ID 50068 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 51932 (51927 to 51937) were usually added in the same batch as Frost Needle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Njorndar Bone Bow ID 51927 · Weapon - Bow · item level 35
Corrupted Silverplate Leggings ID 51928 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Coldwraith Bracers ID 51929 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Cord of the Patronizing Practitioner ID 51930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Ancient Skeletal Boots ID 51931 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Shawl of Nerubian Silk ID 51933 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Marrowgar's Scratching Choker ID 51934 · Armor · item level 35
Linked Scourge Vertebrae ID 51935 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Citadel Enforcer's Claymore ID 51936 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35
Bonebreaker Scepter ID 51937 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 51932 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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