This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Magmaw in Blackwing Descent.
| Drop | Magmaw in Blackwing Descent | Normal, Heroic, 10 Player, 25 Player |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #69973 | Dalaran |
The game's collection data lists Lava Spine as sold by a vendor NPC in Dalaran.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #69973 | Dalaran | - | - | 162 |
Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 359, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 34g 56s 26c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 98g 52s 20c |
| MoP Classic | 359 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 34g 56s 26c |
In the Appearances collection, Lava Spine is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 13989. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Lava Spine in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (26 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 Lava Spine (item level 37) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Spine (this item) | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Maldo's Sword Cane | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. 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 |
 Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World 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 |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Blade of Wizardry | 31 | 27 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Lava Spine among Weapon > Sword: Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59), Notorious Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60) and Plundered Splitblade Slicer (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Lava Spine among Weapon > Sword: Sword of Zeal (item level 29), Frostguard (item level 29), Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29) and Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lava Spine is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 69973 stands in Dalaran.
1 other item in the current build is also called Lava Spine. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Lava Spine ID 65047 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37Lava Spine uses icon file 369281, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Fang of Twilight ID 63533 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37Lava Spine ID 65047 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37Fang of Twilight ID 65094 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37Dreadblade ID 132920 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordLost Blade of Spacial Descent ID 260905 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59333 (59328 to 59340) were usually added in the same batch as Lava Spine: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Molten Tantrum Boots ID 59328 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Parasitic Bands ID 59329 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Shalug'doom, the Axe of Unmaking ID 59330 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 37
Leggings of Lethal Force ID 59331 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Symbiotic Worm ID 59332 · Armor · item level 37
Lifecycle Waistguard ID 59334 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Scorched Wormling Vest ID 59335 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Flame Pillar Leggings ID 59336 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Mantle of Nefarius ID 59337 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Breastplate of Avenging Flame ID 59340 · Armor - Plate · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 59333 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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