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 Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 18g 65s 37c. In MoP Classic it is item level 200, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 18g 65s 37c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 83g 81s 26c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 18g 65s 37c |
| MoP Classic | 200 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 18g 65s 37c |
In the Appearances collection, Grieving Spellblade is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10075. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Grieving Spellblade.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Grieving Spellblade in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Watchful Eye
Frostblight Pauldrons
Gauntlets of the Master
Boots of the Worshiper
Bracers of Lost Sentiments
Rusted-Link Spiked Gauntlets
Band of Neglected Pleas
Gloves of Dark GesturesSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Grand Widow Faerlina in Naxxramas
Also drops from this encounter (31 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 Grieving Spellblade (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grieving Spellblade (this item) | 35 | 30 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. 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 |
| Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Howling Sword | 32 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 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 |
Saur-Singer Spellblade has the highest item level here (38).
Next item levels up from Grieving Spellblade among Weapon > Sword: Steelforged Saber (item level 44), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59) and Notorious Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Grieving Spellblade among Weapon > Sword: Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29), Battlefell Sabre (item level 29), Telaari Longblade (item level 29) and Draenic Sparring Blade (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Grieving Spellblade uses icon file 135371, which 8 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Hatestrike ID 39270 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blade of the Keening Banshee ID 45208 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Gressil, Dawn of Ruin ID 23054 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Dawn of Demise ID 206506 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Cursed Blade of the Scourge ID 206803 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordRotfist Flesh Carver ID 226112 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 437Twilight Weaponry ID 249528 · Quest "A fantastic conversation starter to hang on the wall of a noble's parlor."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39200 (39195 to 39205) were usually added in the same batch as Grieving Spellblade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bracers of Lost Sentiments ID 39195 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Boots of the Worshiper ID 39196 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Gauntlets of the Master ID 39197 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Frostblight Pauldrons ID 39198 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Watchful Eye ID 39199 · Armor · item level 35
Dirt Stained Rags ID 39201 · Miscellaneous
Rusted Pitchfork ID 39202 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 3
Mangled Diary ID 39203 · Miscellaneous "The pages are torn beyond readability"Barely Readable Diary ID 39204 · Miscellaneous
Sole-Less Boots ID 39205 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2The raw ItemSparse values for item 39200 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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