An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 12, requires level 7, binds when equipped.
On Sinister Scimitar's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 8,000 gold99 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 6,900 gold99 silver to 88,263 gold9 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 14s 62c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 14s 62c. In MoP Classic it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 14s 62c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 12 | 7 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 16s 82c |
| The Burning Crusade | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 62c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 62c |
| MoP Classic | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 62c |
In the Appearances collection, Sinister Scimitar is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 1518. 2 other items wear 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 Sinister Scimitar (item level 12) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 5 to 20.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinister Scimitar (this item) | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +3 Agility. Vendor | Not listed |
 Defias Rapier | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +2 Agility, +3 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blackwater Cutlass | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +2 Agility, +2 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bronze Shortsword | 15 | 9 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Fangblade | 15 | 2.1 DPS, +3 Agility, +1 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed | |
 Heavy Copper Longsword | 5 | 3 | 0.6 DPS, +1 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 The Butcher | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +4 Agility, +3 Stamina | Not listed |
 The Black Knight | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Jade Serpentblade | 20 | 13 | 3.5 DPS, +4 Strength, +4 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sword of Decay | 20 | 13 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Zealot Blade | 20 | 13 | 1.5 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
Sword of Decay has the highest item level here (20).
Next item levels up from Sinister Scimitar among Weapon > Sword: Wicked Mithril Blade (item level 24), Furious Falchion (item level 24), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25), Phantom Blade (item level 25) and Bloodletter Scalpel (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Sinister Scimitar among Weapon > Sword: Distinguished Blade of Cartel Al (item level 1), Lost Blade of Spacial Descent (item level 1), Drakonid Striker's Cutlass (item level 1), Wingcrest Scimitar (item level 1) and Ornate Blade of the Royal Guard (item level 1).
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 29583 (29578 to 29590) were usually added in the same batch as Sinister Scimitar: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crystallized Stone ID 29578 · Miscellaneous
Crystallized Stone Chips ID 29579 · Miscellaneous
Crystal Fragments ID 29580 · Miscellaneous
Strange Crystal ID 29581 · Miscellaneous
Ethereum Data Cell ID 29582 · Quest "This data cell contains information of interest to Commander Ameer."
Throat Piercers ID 29584 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 11
Head of Forgefiend Razorsaw ID 29586 · Quest "The head of the leader of Forge Base Mageddon."
Burning Legion Missive ID 29588 · Miscellaneous "A coded message."Burning Legion Missive ID 29589 · Quest "A coded message."Burning Legion Missive ID 29590 · Quest "A coded message."The raw ItemSparse values for item 29583 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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