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Proof of Death
Item Level 9Binds when picked up
Two-HandWeapon
4 - 7 DamageSpeed 3.60
(1.5 damage per second)
+4 Strength
Sell price: 10 silver63 copper
Not sold on the Auction House
This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
- One of the choices from WANTED: Cap'n Garvey in Northern Barrens.quests
Proof of Death is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. Its first-party game data (identity, effects and sources) is read from the official World of Warcraft client build.
Appearance
In the Appearances collection, Proof of Death is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 5242. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Who It Suits
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
- Arms Warrior: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
- Fury Warrior: Dual Two-Handed Axes, Maces, Swords
- Retribution Paladin: Two-Handed Sword, Mace, Axe
- Blood Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
- Unholy Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Proof of Death (item level 9) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 1 to 16.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of Death (this item) | 9 | 1.5 DPS, +4 Strength. Quest | Not listed | |
| Edged Bastard Sword | 11 | 6 | 1.9 DPS, +3 Strength, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Heavy Copper Broadsword | 11 | 7 | 1.9 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Shiver Blade | 12 | 7 | 2.2 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Searing Blade | 14 | 9 | 2.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bronze Greatsword | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +4 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Dacian Falx | 16 | 10 | 3.2 DPS. Vendor | Not listed |
 Guardian Blade | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +5 Strength, +12 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Lost Cerulean Edge | 1 | 80 | 0.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Lost Winter's Hunger | 1 | 80 | 0.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Lost Frostwolf's Stand | 1 | 80 | 0.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
Dacian Falx has the highest item level here (16).
Next item levels up from Proof of Death among Weapon > Sword: Pysan's Old Greatsword (item level 20), Archaic Defender (item level 21), Flamberge (item level 21), Sword of the Magistrate (item level 22) and Exquisite Flamberge (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.