An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 33, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).

One of the choices from Filling the Cages in Grizzly Hills.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 154 and sells to vendors for 9g 55s 13c. In MoP Classic it is item level 154 and sells to vendors for 9g 55s 13c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	33	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	68g 56s 63c
Wrath of the Lich King	154	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	9g 55s 13c
MoP Classic	154	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	9g 55s 13c

Sword of the Caged Mind Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Sword of the Caged Mind is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9324. 3 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Sword of the Caged Mind Comes From

Quests That Reward Sword of the Caged Mind

1 quest lists Sword of the Caged Mind among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Filling the Cages with Grinder of Reverse Emancipation, Warbling Crossbow, Mace of Helotry, Spike of Renounced Autonomy, Yoke Slasher

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

How Sword of the Caged Mind Compares

Who It Suits

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

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Survival Hunter: Polearm, Staff, Axe, Dagger, Sword
Outlaw Rogue: Axes, Maces, Swords, Fist Weapons
Frost Death Knight: Dual Axes, Maces, Swords
Arcane Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Fire Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Frost Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Affliction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Demonology Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Destruction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Mistweaver Monk: Staff, Mace, Sword
Windwalker Monk: Fist Weapons, Axes, Maces, Swords
Havoc Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Vengeance Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons
Devourer Demon Hunter: Warglaives, Swords, Axes, Fist Weapons, Daggers
Devastation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Preservation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Augmentation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Sword of the Caged Mind (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 30 to 35.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Sword of the Caged Mind (this item)	33		2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. Quest	Not listed
Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker	33	28	4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Hope Ender	32	27	4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop	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
Baron's Broadsword	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Saronite Spellblade	35	29	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	Not listed
Crystalblade of the Draenei	31	26	4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Avool's Sword of Jin	35	30	4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Felsteel Longblade	31	27	4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing	Not listed
Skettis Curved Blade	30	24	4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Saronite Spellblade has the highest item level here (35).

Next item levels up from Sword of the Caged Mind among Weapon > Sword: Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39), Steelforged Saber (item level 44), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59) and Stormsteel Saber (item level 59).

Nearest lower item levels below Sword of the Caged Mind among Weapon > Sword: Bloodherald (item level 29), Bloodlord's Reaver (item level 29), Shade's Blade (item level 29), Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29) and Hanzo Sword (item level 28).

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

Where Sword of the Caged Mind Fits

Items That Share Sword of the Caged Mind's Icon

Sword of the Caged Mind uses icon file 135396, which 12 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Fiery Prod ID 37076 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Lobstrock Slicer ID 37034 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Savage Gladiator's Quickblade ID 42223 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Savage Gladiator's Slicer ID 42224 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Hateful Gladiator's Slicer ID 42284 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Deadly Gladiator's Slicer ID 42285 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Hateful Gladiator's Quickblade ID 42289 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35

Items Numbered Next to Sword of the Caged Mind

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39132 (39127 to 39138) were usually added in the same batch as Sword of the Caged Mind: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Serrated Cold-Iron Slicer ID 39127 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33
Yoke Slasher ID 39128 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33
Spike of Renounced Autonomy ID 39129 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33
Corrupter's Shanker ID 39130 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Warbling Crossbow ID 39131 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 33
Necrolord's Sacrificial Dagger ID 39133 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Bow of Regression ID 39134 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Wyrmstalker's Bow ID 39135 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Reanimator's Hacker ID 39136 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34
Deadly Razordarts ID 39138 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 34