An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Iron-Grip Shortsword's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 7,000 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 4,000 gold to 35,000 gold, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 138, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 8g 52s 77c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 8g 52s 77c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 67g 7s 19c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 138 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 52s 77c |
| MoP Classic | 138 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 52s 77c |
In the Appearances collection, Iron-Grip Shortsword is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9588. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
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 Iron-Grip Shortsword (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron-Grip Shortsword (this item) | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Craggy Machete | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Light-Etched Longsword | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Skystrider Katana | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Battlefell Sabre | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Craggy Machete has the highest item level here (34).
Next item levels up from Iron-Grip Shortsword among Weapon > Sword: Maldo's Sword Cane (item level 37), Soul Blade (item level 37), Volcanospike (item level 37), Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39) and Steelforged Saber (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Iron-Grip Shortsword among Weapon > Sword: Krol Blade (item level 28), Hanzo Sword (item level 28), Doomforged Straightedge (item level 28), Blazing Rapier (item level 28) and Assassination Blade (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Iron-Grip Shortsword uses icon file 135404, which 15 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Scored Blade ID 36522 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Sleeted Longsword ID 36526 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Joint-Severing Quickblade ID 38198 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Serrated Cold-Iron Slicer ID 39127 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Bloodletter's Blade ID 39826 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade ID 41239 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Saronite Spellblade ID 43871 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36517 (36512 to 36522) were usually added in the same batch as Iron-Grip Shortsword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Onerous Mallet ID 36512 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 34
Lode-Headed Hammer ID 36513 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 35Kingly Battlehammer ID 36514 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 35Raider's Cutlass ID 36515 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Tribal Blade ID 36516 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Tundra's Edge ID 36518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Moonlit Katana ID 36519 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Chopping Wideblade ID 36520 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Shimmering Sabre ID 36521 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Scored Blade ID 36522 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 36517 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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