A Rare Two-Handed Sword, item level 16, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from The Goblin Braintrust in Ashenvale.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 25 and sells to vendors for 42s 63c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	16	Rare	Binds when picked up	77s 59c
MoP Classic	25	Rare	Binds when picked up	42s 63c

Skunkworks Sword Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Skunkworks Sword is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 13621. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Skunkworks Sword.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Skunkworks Sword Comes From

Quests That Reward Skunkworks Sword

1 quest lists Skunkworks Sword among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Goblin Braintrust with Braintrust Vest, Jalin's Recompense, Bombgineer Blasting Vest

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Skunkworks Sword Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:

Arms Warrior: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Fury Warrior: Dual Two-Handed Axes, Maces, Swords
Retribution Paladin: Two-Handed Sword, Mace, Axe
Blood Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Unholy Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Skunkworks Sword (item level 16) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 12 to 21.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Skunkworks Sword (this item)	16		3.3 DPS, +6 Strength, +5 Stamina. Quest	Not listed
Onyx Claymore	16	10	3.3 DPS, +6 Strength, +4 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Guardian Blade	16	10	3.3 DPS, +5 Strength, +12 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Bronze Greatsword	16	10	3.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +4 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Dacian Falx	16	10	3.2 DPS. Vendor	Not listed
Executioner's Sword	15	9	3.1 DPS, +8 Strength. Vendor	Not listed
Combatant Claymore	19	12	4.2 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Versatility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Espadon	13	8	2.5 DPS. Vendor	Not listed
Pysan's Old Greatsword	20	13	4.4 DPS, +9 Strength, +9 Haste. World Drop	Not listed
Gleaming Claymore	12	7	2.2 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Archaic Defender	21	13	4.6 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Dodge, +4 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed

Archaic Defender has the highest item level here (21).

Next item levels up from Skunkworks Sword among Weapon > Sword: Warmonger (item level 27), Destiny (item level 28), Deathblow (item level 28), Demonslayer (item level 28) and Ta'Kierthan Songblade (item level 28).

Nearest lower item levels below Skunkworks Sword among Weapon > Sword: Copper Claymore (item level 5), Lost Cerulean Edge (item level 1), Lost Winter's Hunger (item level 1) and Lost Frostwolf's Stand (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Skunkworks Sword Fits

Items That Share Skunkworks Sword's Icon

Skunkworks Sword uses icon file 135292, which 16 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:

Razgar's Fillet Knife ID 58955 · Quest
Worn Hunting Knife ID 63110 · Miscellaneous
Bloodblade ID 43923 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34
Daschal's Serrated Blade ID 42786 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34
Shadowstalking Sword ID 72997 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Yoke Slasher ID 39128 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33

Items Numbered Next to Skunkworks Sword

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56705 (56700 to 56710) were usually added in the same batch as Skunkworks Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Short Circuit Band ID 56700 · Armor · item level 16
Jinxed Vest ID 56701 · Armor - Leather · item level 16
Saw Blade ID 56702 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 16
Jalin's Recompense ID 56703 · Armor · item level 16
Braintrust Vest ID 56704 · Armor - Leather · item level 16
Greenpaw Belt ID 56706 · Armor - Plate · item level 16
Band of Perseverance ID 56707 · Armor · item level 16
Bow of Ire ID 56708 · Weapon - Bow · item level 14
Garrosh's Pardon ID 56709 · Armor · item level 14
Unbountied Cloak ID 56710 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14