A Rare One-Handed Sword, item level 28, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Hanzo Sword's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 25,000 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 25,000 gold to 128,704 gold45 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Wounds the target for damage.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 86c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 86c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 86c. In MoP Classic it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 86c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 21 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 42s 83c |
| Classic Era | 55 | 50 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 86c |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | 50 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 86c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | 50 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 86c |
| MoP Classic | 55 | 50 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 86c |
In the Appearances collection, Hanzo Sword is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2639. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Hanzo Sword.
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 Hanzo Sword (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 28 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanzo Sword (this item) | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Doomforged Straightedge | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +4 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blazing Rapier | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Assassination Blade | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +1 Strength, +10 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Intrepid Shortblade | 28 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed | |
 Valiant Shortblade | 28 | 1.9 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed | |
 Krol Blade | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Strength, +2 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sword of Zeal | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Frostguard | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Slicer | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Fiery Vengeance | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +1 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Sword of Zeal has the highest item level here (29).
Next item levels up from Hanzo Sword among Weapon > Sword: Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31), Adamantite Rapier (item level 31), Bone Collector Sword (item level 31) and Baron's Broadsword (item level 31).
Nearest lower item levels below Hanzo Sword among Weapon > Sword: Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25), Phantom Blade (item level 25), Bloodletter Scalpel (item level 25), Serpent Slicer (item level 25) and Dazzling Mithril Rapier (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hanzo Sword uses icon file 135280, which 48 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Wicked Mithril Blade ID 7943 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 24Reforged Blade of Heroes ID 9718 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 21Broken Blade of Heroes ID 9719 · Trade Goods · item level 16Emil's Brand ID 5813 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 19Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 8190 (8185 to 8195) were usually added in the same batch as Hanzo Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Turtle Scale Leggings ID 8185 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Dire Wand ID 8186 · Weapon - Wand · item level 16
Turtle Scale Gloves ID 8187 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Explosive Shotgun ID 8188 · Weapon - Gun · item level 21
Turtle Scale Breastplate ID 8189 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Turtle Scale Helm ID 8191 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Nightscape Shoulders ID 8192 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Nightscape Pants ID 8193 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Goblin Nutcracker ID 8194 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 23
Nightscape Cloak ID 8195 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24The raw ItemSparse values for item 8190 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Hanzo Sword 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 Hanzo Sword 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 Hanzo Sword
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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