An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when equipped.
On Shin Blade's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 279 gold57 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 25 gold99 silver to 969 gold, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 5g 52s 34c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 5g 14s 99c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 5g 14s 99c. In MoP Classic it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 5g 14s 99c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 72g 60s 40c |
| Classic Era | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 52s 34c |
| The Burning Crusade | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 14s 99c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 14s 99c |
| MoP Classic | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 14s 99c |
In the Appearances collection, Shin Blade is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4430. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Shin Blade (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin Blade (this item) | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Massacre Sword | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Arcanite Champion | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Doombringer | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blade of Unholy Might | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Dragon Wing Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blade of Misfortune | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina, +19 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Deathblow | 28 | 21 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Demonslayer | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ta'Kierthan Songblade | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Destiny | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
Dragon Wing Blade has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Shin Blade among Weapon > Sword: Lionheart Executioner, Reborn (item level 39), Incised Greatsword (item level 40), Auchenai Greatsword (item level 41), Gorian Greatsword (item level 43) and Windworn Greatsword (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Shin Blade among Weapon > Sword: Headstriker Sword (item level 23), Sword of the Magistrate (item level 22), Exquisite Flamberge (item level 22), Gutrender (item level 22) and Frost Tiger Blade (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shin Blade uses icon file 135280, which 48 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Broken Blade of Heroes ID 9719 · Trade Goods · item level 16Reforged Blade of Heroes ID 9718 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15257 (15252 to 15262) were usually added in the same batch as Shin Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Tusker Sword ID 15252 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 25
Beheading Blade ID 15253 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 27Dark Espadon ID 15254 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 27
Gallant Flamberge ID 15255 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 28Massacre Sword ID 15256 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29Divine Warblade ID 15258 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Hefty Battlehammer ID 15259 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 16
Stone Hammer ID 15260 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 21Sequoia Branch ID 15261 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 22
Greater Maul ID 15262 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 24The raw ItemSparse values for item 15257 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Shin Blade 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 Shin Blade 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 Shin Blade
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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