An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Skystrider Katana's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,555 gold62 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 5,555 gold61 silver to 8,013 gold41 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 96, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 42c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 96, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 42c. In MoP Classic it is item level 96, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68g 87s 51c |
| The Burning Crusade | 96 | 62 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 49s 42c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 96 | 62 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 49s 42c |
| MoP Classic | 96 | 62 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 49s 42c |
In the Appearances collection, Skystrider Katana is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3306.
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 Skystrider Katana (item level 30) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skystrider Katana (this item) | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Skettis Curved Blade | 30 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dawn of Demise | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Stamina, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Battlefell Sabre | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Telaari Longblade | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 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 |
Adamantite Rapier has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Skystrider Katana among Weapon > Sword: Hope Ender (item level 32), Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker (item level 33), Avool's Sword of Jin (item level 35), Soul Blade (item level 37) and Volcanospike (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Skystrider Katana among Weapon > Sword: Krol Blade (item level 28), Assassination Blade (item level 28), Intrepid Shortblade (item level 28), Valiant Shortblade (item level 28) and Widow Blade (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Skystrider Katana uses icon file 135351, which 19 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Typhoon ID 18542 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29Joonho's Mercy ID 17054 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 26Ta'Kierthan Songblade ID 16039 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 28Widow Blade ID 15217 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 27Rune Sword ID 15216 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 26Silent Fang ID 13953 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 24Sword of the Magistrate ID 13042 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 22Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25147 (25142 to 25152) were usually added in the same batch as Skystrider Katana: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Telaari Longblade ID 25142 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Silver Hand Blade ID 25143 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Skettis Curved Blade ID 25144 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Wisdom Blade ID 25145 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Light-Etched Longsword ID 25146 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Bone Collector Sword ID 25148 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Baron's Broadsword ID 25149 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Honor Hold Saber ID 25150 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Assassins' Short Blade ID 25151 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Howling Sword ID 25152 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 25147 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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