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 232, requires level 80, sells to vendors for 20g 40s 67c and is named Gressil, Dawn of Ruin. In MoP Classic it is item level 200, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 40s 67c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 37s 25c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 40s 67c |
| MoP Classic | 200 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 40s 67c |
In the Appearances collection, Hatestrike is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10096. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Hatestrike.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Hatestrike in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Blade of Dormant Memories
Drape of Surgery
Abomination Shoulderblades
Sullen Cloth Boots
Retcher's Shoulderpads
Contagion Gloves
The Skull of Ruin
Dissevered LeggingsSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
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 Hatestrike (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatestrike (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Agility, +7 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +3 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 Hatestrike 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 Hatestrike 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.
Hatestrike uses icon file 135371, which 8 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Grieving Spellblade ID 39200 · 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 39270 (39265 to 39275) were usually added in the same batch as Hatestrike: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Oracle Blood ID 39265 · Quest
Tainted Crystal ID 39266 · QuestAbomination Shoulderblades ID 39267 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Medallion of Mam'toth ID 39268 · Quest
Prince Valanar's Report ID 39269 · Quest "Sealed"Blade of Dormant Memories ID 39271 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Drape of Surgery ID 39272 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Sullen Cloth Boots ID 39273 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Retcher's Shoulderpads ID 39274 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Contagion Gloves ID 39275 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 39270 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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