This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from The Assembly of Iron in Ulduar.
| Drop | The Assembly of Iron in Ulduar | Normal |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In MoP Classic it is item level 225, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 59s 19c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 81g 62s 68c |
| MoP Classic | 225 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 59s 19c |
In the Appearances collection, Rune-Etched Nightblade is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11395. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Rune-Etched Nightblade in the loot of 1 encounter.
Runemaster Molgeim, Steelbreaker, Stormcaller Brundir in Ulduar
Also drops from this encounter (67 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 Rune-Etched Nightblade (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rune-Etched Nightblade (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. 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 |
 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 |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. 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 |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Rune-Etched Nightblade among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Steelforged Saber (item level 44), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59) and Stormsteel Saber (item level 59).
Nearest lower item levels below Rune-Etched Nightblade among Weapon > Sword: Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29), Telaari Longblade (item level 29) and Proximo's Rudius (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Rune-Etched Nightblade. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Rune-Etched Nightblade ID 156057 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rune-Etched Nightblade uses icon file 237485, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Remorse ID 45142 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Stoneguard ID 45700 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Remorse ID 155943 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rune-Etched Nightblade ID 156057 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Stoneguard ID 156274 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Titan Watcher's Shortblade ID 206795 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordAncient Runic Hilt ID 234718 · Miscellaneous · item level 80 "The visage of a female figure has been engraved into the rune-scripted hilt."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 45331 (45326 to 45336) were usually added in the same batch as Rune-Etched Nightblade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Platinum Band of the Aesir ID 45326 · Armor · item level 35
Siren's Cry ID 45327 · Weapon - Bow · item level 35
Bloated Slippery Eel ID 45328 · Quest
Circlet of True Sight ID 45329 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Greaves of Iron Intensity ID 45330 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Stormtip ID 45332 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35
Belt of the Iron Servant ID 45333 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Unbreakable Chestguard ID 45334 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Valorous Darkruned Chestguard ID 45335 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Valorous Darkruned Faceguard ID 45336 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 45331 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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