Is Whirlwind Sword in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Whirlwind Sword 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 Whirlwind Sword in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Whirlwind Sword is rare quality, item level 40 with no level requirement.

What does Whirlwind Sword sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 1g 73s for one Whirlwind Sword in Classic Era.

What slot is Whirlwind Sword in WoW Classic?

Whirlwind Sword is a Two-Hand Two-Handed Sword in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Whirlwind Sword - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Whirlwind Sword Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 2299. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Whirlwind Sword.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Whirlwind 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 Whirlwind Sword (item level 22) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 21 to 24.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Whirlwind Sword (this item)	22		4.7 DPS, +8 Stamina, +8 Strength	Not listed
Sword of the Magistrate	22	15	4.7 DPS, +4 Strength, +8 Haste, +8 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Exquisite Flamberge	22	15	4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Gutrender	22	15	4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina	Not listed
Frost Tiger Blade	22	15	4.7 DPS, +16 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Archaic Defender	21	13	4.6 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Dodge, +4 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Headstriker Sword	23	16	4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Flamberge	21	13	4.4 DPS. Vendor	Not listed
Boneslasher	24	17	4.9 DPS, +10 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Witchfury	24	17	4.9 DPS. World Drop	Not listed
Warsword of Caer Darrow	24		4.9 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed

Boneslasher has the highest item level here (24).

Next item levels up from Whirlwind Sword among Weapon > Sword: Gallant Flamberge (item level 28), Blade of Unholy Might (item level 29), Arcanite Champion (item level 29), Doombringer (item level 29) and Shin Blade (item level 29).

Nearest lower item levels below Whirlwind Sword among Weapon > Sword: Bronze Greatsword (item level 16), Dacian Falx (item level 16), Searing Blade (item level 14), Heavy Copper Broadsword (item level 11) and Blunt Claymore (item level 10).

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

Whirlwind Sword in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Whirlwind Sword 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 Whirlwind Sword next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Whirlwind Sword in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Whirlwind Sword 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 Whirlwind Sword in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Whirlwind Sword is rare quality, item level 40 with no level requirement.
What does Whirlwind Sword sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 1g 73s for one Whirlwind Sword in Classic Era.
What slot is Whirlwind Sword in WoW Classic?: Whirlwind Sword is a Two-Hand Two-Handed Sword in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70205, 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 Whirlwind Sword

Whirlwind Sword is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no Auction House 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.