This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 31, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 108 and sells to vendors for 7g 22s 50c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 108 and sells to vendors for 7g 22s 50c. In MoP Classic it is item level 108 and sells to vendors for 7g 22s 50c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 70g 16s 36c |
| The Burning Crusade | 108 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 7g 22s 50c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 108 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 7g 22s 50c |
| MoP Classic | 108 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 7g 22s 50c |
In the Appearances collection, Whistling Sword is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 3721. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Whistling Sword among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 Whistling Sword (item level 31) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 30 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistling Sword (this item) | 31 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Stamina, +4 Agility or Strength. Quest | 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 |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. 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 |
| Light-Etched Longsword | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Skystrider Katana | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dawn of Demise | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Stamina, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Hope Ender has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Whistling Sword among Weapon > Sword: Avool's Sword of Jin (item level 35), Soul Blade (item level 37), Volcanospike (item level 37), Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39) and Auchenai Sword (item level 41).
Nearest lower item levels below Whistling Sword among Weapon > Sword: Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29), Krol Blade (item level 28), Hanzo Sword (item level 28), Blazing Rapier (item level 28) and Assassination Blade (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Whistling Sword uses icon file 135343, which 11 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Amani Scimitar ID 29518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 13Slatemetal Cutlass ID 16890 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 15Outlaw Sabre ID 16886 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 18Beaststalker Blade ID 15782 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Serpent Slicer ID 13035 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 25Pip's Skinner ID 12709 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29 "Also serves as a skinning knife."Olmann Sewar ID 4116 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22Shilah's Blade ID 59101 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 14Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31541 (31536 to 31546) were usually added in the same batch as Whistling Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Camp Anger Key ID 31536 · Quest
Darktread Boots ID 31537 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31
Twin Moon Shoulderguards ID 31538 · Armor - Leather · item level 31
Chaintwine Cinch ID 31539 · Armor - Mail · item level 31
Fairweather's Wristguards ID 31540 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Fanged Axe ID 31542 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 31
Adjudicator's Staff ID 31543 · Weapon - Staff · item level 31
Clefthoof Hide Leggings ID 31544 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Oilcloth Breeches ID 31545 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Tourmaline Crown ID 31546 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 31541 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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