Is High Warlord's Blade in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. High Warlord's Blade is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is High Warlord's Blade in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, High Warlord's Blade is epic quality, item level 78 and requires level 60.

What does High Warlord's Blade sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 4g 94s for one High Warlord's Blade in Classic Era.

What slot is High Warlord's Blade in WoW Classic?

High Warlord's Blade is a One-Hand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

High Warlord's Blade - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

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High Warlord's Blade Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 4745. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Replica High Warlord's Blade

Requirements & Properties

Other faction's version: Grand Marshal's Longsword

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How High Warlord's Blade Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Survival Hunter: Polearm, Staff, Axe, Dagger, Sword
Outlaw Rogue: Axes, Maces, Swords, Fist Weapons
Frost Death Knight: Dual Axes, Maces, Swords
Arcane Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Fire Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Frost Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Affliction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Demonology Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Destruction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Mistweaver Monk: Staff, Mace, Sword
Windwalker Monk: Fist Weapons, Axes, Maces, Swords
Havoc Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Vengeance Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Devourer Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons, Daggers
Devastation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Preservation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Augmentation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to High Warlord's Blade (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
High Warlord's Blade (this item)	29	25	4.0 DPS, +2 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Strength	Not listed
Blackguard	29	25	4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Sageblade	29	24	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Bloodherald	29	25	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Bloodlord's Reaver	29	25	4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +3 Dodge, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Widow's Weep	29	25	4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Shade's Blade	29	25	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Blade of the Fallen Seraph	29	25	4.0 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	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

Next item levels up from High Warlord's Blade among Weapon > Sword: Skystrider Katana (item level 30), Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Blade of Wizardry (item level 31), Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31) and Bone Collector Sword (item level 31).

Nearest lower item levels below High Warlord's Blade among Weapon > Sword: Crystal Sword (item level 28), Widow Blade (item level 27), Rune Sword (item level 26), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25) and Phantom Blade (item level 25).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

High Warlord's Blade in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

High Warlord's Blade 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 High Warlord's Blade next to the live retail market on this page.

Is High Warlord's Blade in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. High Warlord's Blade is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is High Warlord's Blade in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, High Warlord's Blade is epic quality, item level 78 and requires level 60.
What does High Warlord's Blade sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 4g 94s for one High Warlord's Blade in Classic Era.
What slot is High Warlord's Blade in WoW Classic?: High Warlord's Blade is a One-Hand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 3.80.2.69874, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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

About High Warlord's Blade

High Warlord's Blade is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.