This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Viscidus in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
| Drop | Viscidus in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 78, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 16g 9s 86c. In Classic Era it is item level 78, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 16g 9s 86c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 78 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 264 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 78 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 37s 20c |
| WoW Forever | 78 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 9s 86c |
| Classic Era | 78 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 9s 86c |
| The Burning Crusade | 78 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 37s 20c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 37s 20c |
| MoP Classic | 78 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 37s 20c |
In the Appearances collection, Sharpened Silithid Femur is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5804. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Sharpened Silithid Femur.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Sharpened Silithid Femur in the loot of 1 encounter.
Viscidus in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
Also drops from this encounter (10 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 Sharpened Silithid Femur (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpened Silithid Femur (this item) | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Blackguard | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sageblade | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodherald | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodlord's Reaver | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +3 Dodge, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Widow's Weep | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Shade's Blade | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Blade of the Fallen Seraph | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Sword of Zeal | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
| Frostguard | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Slicer | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Sharpened Silithid Femur among Weapon > Sword: Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31), Adamantite Rapier (item level 31), Bone Collector Sword (item level 31) and Baron's Broadsword (item level 31).
Nearest lower item levels below Sharpened Silithid Femur among Weapon > Sword: Crystal Sword (item level 28), Widow Blade (item level 27), Bloodrazor (item level 26), Joonho's Mercy (item level 26) and Rune Sword (item level 26).
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 21622 (21617 to 21627) were usually added in the same batch as Sharpened Silithid Femur: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Wasphide Gauntlets ID 21617 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Hive Defiler Wristguards ID 21618 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Gloves of the Messiah ID 21619 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Ring of the Martyr ID 21620 · Armor · item level 29
Cloak of the Golden Hive ID 21621 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Gauntlets of the Righteous Champion ID 21623 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Gauntlets of Kalimdor ID 21624 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Scarab Brooch ID 21625 · Armor · item level 29
Slime-Coated Leggings ID 21626 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Cloak of Untold Secrets ID 21627 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 21622 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Sharpened Silithid Femur 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 Sharpened Silithid Femur 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 Sharpened Silithid Femur
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
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