This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas.
| Drop | Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 22g 59s 10c. In MoP Classic it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 22g 59s 10c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 92g 90s 81c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 22g 59s 10c |
| MoP Classic | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 22g 59s 10c |
In the Appearances collection, The Turning Tide is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10350.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists The Turning Tide in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (30 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to The Turning Tide (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turning Tide (this item) | 35 | 30 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 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 |
| Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from The Turning Tide among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59) and Teebu's Scorching Straight Sword (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below The Turning Tide among Weapon > Sword: Frostguard (item level 29), Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29) and Battlefell Sabre (item level 29).
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 40396 (40391 to 40401) were usually added in the same batch as The Turning Tide: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mirror-Like Seashell ID 40391 · Miscellaneous
Cracked Diamond ID 40392 · Miscellaneous · item level 25
Green Sparkly ID 40393 · Miscellaneous · item level 11
Longneck Grazer Steak ID 40394 · Quest
Torch of Holy Fire ID 40395 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Lifeblood Gem ID 40397 · Quest
Leggings of Mortal Arrogance ID 40398 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Signet of Manifested Pain ID 40399 · Armor · item level 35
Wall of Terror ID 40400 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Voice of Reason ID 40401 · Armor - Shield · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40396 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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