This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Fist Weapon One-Hand, item level 27, requires level 21, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Your attacks have a chance to wound the target causing them to bleed for damage over 30 sec.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 4g 63s 12c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 4g 63s 12c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 46s 32c. In MoP Classic it is item level 53, requires level 48 and sells to vendors for 3g 29s 59c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 21 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2s 6c |
| Classic Era | 59 | 54 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 63s 12c |
| The Burning Crusade | 59 | 54 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 63s 12c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 59 | 54 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 46s 32c |
| MoP Classic | 53 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 29s 59c |
In the Appearances collection, Gargoyle Shredder Talons is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3475. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name fist weapons among their preferred weapons:
The 4 items nearest to Gargoyle Shredder Talons (item level 27) in item level among Weapon > Fist Weapon, from item level 28 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle Shredder Talons (this item) | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +5 Haste, +2 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vilerend Slicer | 28 | 22 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ironspine Point | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Shocking Claws | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Haste, +7 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Claws of Torment | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
Claws of Torment has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Gargoyle Shredder Talons among Weapon > Fist Weapon: Massive Viridian Claw (item level 58), Brinebeard's Shanker (item level 60), Plundered Bear-Carved Fists (item level 60) and Primalforged Knuckles (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Gargoyle Shredder Talons among Weapon > Fist Weapon: Lost Thunder Fist (item level 1), Hidepiercing Claw Extensions (item level 1), Deep Fathom Claw (item level 1) and Golden Phoenix's Beak (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gargoyle Shredder Talons uses icon file 132945, which 108 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Hurd Smasher ID 13198 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 29Thorbia's Gauntlets ID 12994 · Armor - Mail · item level 14Bloodfist ID 11744 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 28Rockfist ID 11743 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 28Jadefire Gloves ID 15393 · Armor - Leather · item level 27Thick Scale Gauntlets ID 15548 · Armor - Mail · item level 19Pillager's Gloves ID 15560 · Armor - Mail · item level 20Sparkleshell Gauntlets ID 15581 · Armor - Mail · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 13399 (13394 to 13404) were usually added in the same batch as Gargoyle Shredder Talons: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Skul's Cold Embrace ID 13394 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Skul's Fingerbone Claws ID 13395 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Skul's Ghastly Touch ID 13396 · Weapon - Wand · item level 27
Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape ID 13397 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27 "It's white and looks longer than your average cloak or cape."
Boots of the Shrieker ID 13398 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Vambraces of the Sadist ID 13400 · Armor - Plate · item level 25The Cruel Hand of Timmy ID 13401 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 25
Timmy's Galoshes ID 13402 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Grimgore Noose ID 13403 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25
Mask of the Unforgiven ID 13404 · Armor - Leather · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 13399 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gargoyle Shredder Talons 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 Gargoyle Shredder Talons 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 Gargoyle Shredder Talons
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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