This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Polearm Two-Hand, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when picked up. Drops from Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core.
| Drop | Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #57983 | Darkmoon Island 47.6, 66.0 |
The game's collection data lists Shadowstrike as sold by a vendor NPC in Darkmoon Island. The vendor stands at 47.6, 66.0 on the Darkmoon Island map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #57983 | Darkmoon Island | 47.6, 66.0 | /way #407 47.6 66.0 | 71 |
Darkmoon Island 1 placement
VendorVendor 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 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Transforms Shadowstrike into Thunderstrike.
Steals life from target enemy.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 9g 85s 14c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 8g 86s 68c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 8g 86s 68c. In MoP Classic it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 8g 86s 68c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 86s 98c |
| Classic Era | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 85s 14c |
| The Burning Crusade | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 86s 68c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 86s 68c |
| MoP Classic | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 86s 68c |
In the Appearances collection, Shadowstrike is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5119.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Shadowstrike in the loot of 1 encounter.
Flamewaker Priest, Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (15 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 polearms among their preferred weapons:
Shadowstrike is part of the transmog set Shadowstrike and Thunderstrike (Hunter only). The other 1 piece:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shadowstrike is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 57983 stands in Darkmoon Island at map coordinates 47.6, 66.0.
Shadowstrike uses icon file 135131, which 139 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Thunderstrike ID 17223 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29Grand Marshal's Glaive ID 18869 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29Blackfury ID 19167 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 17074 (17069 to 17082) were usually added in the same batch as Shadowstrike: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Striker's Mark ID 17069 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29
Fang of the Mystics ID 17070 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Gutgore Ripper ID 17071 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Blastershot Launcher ID 17072 · Weapon - Gun · item level 29
Earthshaker ID 17073 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Vis'kag the Bloodletter ID 17075 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Bonereaver's Edge ID 17076 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Crimson Shocker ID 17077 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29
Sapphiron Drape ID 17078 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Shard of the Flame ID 17082 · Armor · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 17074 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Shadowstrike 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 Shadowstrike 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 Shadowstrike
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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