This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 5, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 10. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 10. In MoP Classic it is item level 10.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 5 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 43c |
| The Burning Crusade | 10 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 43c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 10 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 43c |
| MoP Classic | 10 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 43c |
In the Appearances collection, Mercenary Sword is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 320. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Mercenary Sword among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 Mercenary Sword (item level 5) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 1 to 5.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercenary Sword (this item) | 5 | 0.6 DPS, +1 Strength, +1 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Heavy Copper Longsword | 5 | 3 | 0.6 DPS, +1 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Copper Shortsword | 4 | 2 | 0.6 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Pitted Defias Shortsword | 2 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed | |
 Drakonid Striker's Cutlass | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wingcrest Scimitar | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Primal Revenant's Frostblade | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Primal Revenant's Earthblade | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Primal Revenant's Emberblade | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Primal Revenant's Breezeblade | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Tyrhold Shortsword | 1 | 60 | 0.4 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Mercenary Sword among Weapon > Sword: Fangblade (item level 15), The Butcher (item level 19), The Black Knight (item level 19), Sword of Decay (item level 20) and Zealot Blade (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Mercenary Sword uses icon file 135321, which 58 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Silver Hand Blade ID 25143 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Boulderfist Claymore ID 25165 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 31Crystalline Kopesh ID 25772 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Footman's Longsword ID 25825 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Foe Reaver ID 29913 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 23430 (23424 to 23436) were usually added in the same batch as Mercenary Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Fel Iron Ore ID 23424 · Trade Goods · item level 15
Adamantite Ore ID 23425 · Trade Goods · item level 15
Khorium Ore ID 23426 · Trade Goods · item level 15
Eternium Ore ID 23427 · Trade Goods · item level 15
Mercenary Clout ID 23429 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 5
Mercenary Stiletto ID 23431 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 5
Blood Robes ID 23433 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8
Robes of the Shard ID 23434 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8
Elderberry Pie ID 23435 · Consumable
Living Ruby ID 23436 · Trade Goods · item level 15The raw ItemSparse values for item 23430 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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