This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Sword, item level 22, requires level 15, binds when picked up. Drops from The Lost Dwarves in Uldaman.
| Drop | The Lost Dwarves in Uldaman |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 50s 70c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 50s 70c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 50s 70c. In MoP Classic it is item level 40, requires level 35 and sells to vendors for 40s 25c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 15 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 20s 34c |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 50s 70c |
| The Burning Crusade | 43 | 38 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 50s 70c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 43 | 38 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 50s 70c |
| MoP Classic | 40 | 35 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 40s 25c |
Appearance ID: 571. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nordic Longshank in the loot of 1 encounter.
Baelog, Eric "The Swift", Olaf in Uldaman
Also drops from this encounter (7 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 Nordic Longshank (item level 22) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 20 to 25.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Longshank (this item) | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS, +3 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Haste, +2 Versatility | Not listed |
 Annealed Blade | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS, +4 Strength, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ginn-Su Sword | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS, +5 Agility, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Speedsteel Rapier | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS, +5 Agility, +2 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dazzling Longsword | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ebon Scimitar | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Knightly Longsword | 21 | 3.5 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed | |
 Zealot Blade | 20 | 13 | 1.5 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wicked Mithril Blade | 24 | 17 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility or Strength, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Furious Falchion | 24 | 17 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Shortsword of Vengeance | 25 | 18 | 3.7 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
Shortsword of Vengeance has the highest item level here (25).
Next item levels up from Nordic Longshank among Weapon > Sword: Krol Blade (item level 28), Valiant Shortblade (item level 28), Crystal Sword (item level 28), Blackguard (item level 29) and Sageblade (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Nordic Longshank among Weapon > Sword: Fangblade (item level 15), Bronze Shortsword (item level 15), Defias Rapier (item level 12), Blackwater Cutlass (item level 12) and Scimitar (item level 11).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9401 (9396 to 9406) were usually added in the same batch as Nordic Longshank: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Legguards of the Vault ID 9396 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Energy Cloak ID 9397 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Worn Running Boots ID 9398 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Precision Arrow ID 9399 · Miscellaneous
Baelog's Shortbow ID 9400 · Weapon - Bow · item level 22
Earthborn Kilt ID 9402 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Battered Viking Shield ID 9403 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Olaf's All Purpose Shield ID 9404 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Girdle of Golem Strength ID 9405 · Armor - Mail · item level 19
Spirewind Fetter ID 9406 · Armor - Leather · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 9401 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nordic Longshank 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 Nordic Longshank next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Nordic Longshank
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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