Is Valiant Shortsword in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Valiant Shortsword is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Valiant Shortsword in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Valiant Shortsword is uncommon quality, item level 58 with no level requirement.

What does Valiant Shortsword sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 3g 58s for one Valiant Shortsword in Classic Era.

What slot is Valiant Shortsword in WoW Classic?

Valiant Shortsword is a One-Hand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Valiant Shortsword - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

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Valiant Shortsword Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 4679. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Valiant Shortblade

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Valiant Shortsword 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 Valiant Shortsword (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 28 to 29.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Valiant Shortsword (this item)	28		1.9 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina	Not listed
Hanzo Sword	28	21	4.0 DPS. World Drop	Not listed
Blazing Rapier	28	22	4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Assassination Blade	28	22	4.0 DPS, +1 Strength, +10 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Intrepid Shortblade	28		4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Valiant Shortblade	28		1.9 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Crystal Sword	28	22	4.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. 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
Fiery Vengeance	29	25	4.0 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +1 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed

Sword of Zeal has the highest item level here (29).

Next item levels up from Valiant Shortsword among Weapon > Sword: Dawn of Demise (item level 30), Light-Etched Longsword (item level 30), Skystrider Katana (item level 30), Felsteel Longblade (item level 31) and Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31).

Nearest lower item levels below Valiant Shortsword among Weapon > Sword: Rune Sword (item level 26), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25), Phantom Blade (item level 25), Bloodletter Scalpel (item level 25) and Dazzling Mithril Rapier (item level 25).

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

Valiant Shortsword in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Valiant Shortsword is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Valiant Shortsword next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Valiant Shortsword in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Valiant Shortsword is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Valiant Shortsword in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Valiant Shortsword is uncommon quality, item level 58 with no level requirement.
What does Valiant Shortsword sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 3g 58s for one Valiant Shortsword in Classic Era.
What slot is Valiant Shortsword in WoW Classic?: Valiant Shortsword is a One-Hand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 3.80.2.69874, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4

3D Model

About Valiant Shortsword

Valiant Shortsword is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.