An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 19, requires level 12, binds when equipped.
On Glimmering Flamberge's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 528 gold81 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 44 gold8 silver to 979 gold22 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 32, requires level 27 and sells to vendors for 68s 94c. In Classic Era it is item level 32, requires level 27 and sells to vendors for 68s 94c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 32, requires level 27 and sells to vendors for 68s 95c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 32, requires level 27 and sells to vendors for 68s 95c. In MoP Classic it is item level 32, requires level 27 and sells to vendors for 68s 95c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 19 | 12 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 5s 53c |
| WoW Forever | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68s 94c |
| Classic Era | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68s 94c |
| The Burning Crusade | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68s 95c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68s 95c |
| MoP Classic | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68s 95c |
In the Appearances collection, Glimmering Flamberge is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4424. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Glimmering Flamberge.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Glimmering Flamberge (item level 19) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 16 to 23.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glimmering Flamberge (this item) | 19 | 12 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Strength, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Combatant Claymore | 19 | 12 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Versatility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flamberge | 21 | 13 | 4.4 DPS. Vendor | Not listed |
 Archaic Defender | 21 | 13 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Dodge, +4 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Exquisite Flamberge | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Frost Tiger Blade | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +16 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Bronze Greatsword | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +4 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Sword of the Magistrate | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +4 Strength, +8 Haste, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dacian Falx | 16 | 10 | 3.2 DPS. Vendor | Not listed |
 Guardian Blade | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +5 Strength, +12 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Headstriker Sword | 23 | 16 | 4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Headstriker Sword has the highest item level here (23).
Next item levels up from Glimmering Flamberge among Weapon > Sword: Destiny (item level 28), Deathblow (item level 28), Demonslayer (item level 28), Ta'Kierthan Songblade (item level 28) and Gallant Flamberge (item level 28).
Nearest lower item levels below Glimmering Flamberge among Weapon > Sword: Copper Claymore (item level 5), Lost Cerulean Edge (item level 1), Lost Winter's Hunger (item level 1), Lost Frostwolf's Stand (item level 1) and Blessed Blade of Taalvilor (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Glimmering Flamberge uses icon file 135321, which 58 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Nobles Brand ID 15214 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22Militant Shortsword ID 15211 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 14Briarsteel Shortsword ID 15335 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 7Bronze Greatsword ID 7957 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15250 (15245 to 15255) were usually added in the same batch as Glimmering Flamberge: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Vorpal Dagger ID 15245 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 26Demon Blade ID 15246 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29Bloodstrike Dagger ID 15247 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29Gleaming Claymore ID 15248 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 12Polished Zweihander ID 15249 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 16Headstriker Sword ID 15251 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 23
Tusker Sword ID 15252 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 25
Beheading Blade ID 15253 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 27Dark Espadon ID 15254 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 27
Gallant Flamberge ID 15255 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 15250 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Glimmering Flamberge 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 Glimmering Flamberge 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 Glimmering Flamberge
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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