This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 81, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 18g 22s 4c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 81, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 45s 94c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 8g 45s 94c. In MoP Classic it is item level 81, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 45s 94c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 53s 96c |
| Classic Era | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 18g 22s 4c |
| The Burning Crusade | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 45s 94c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 45s 94c |
| MoP Classic | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 45s 94c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Widow's Remorse (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widow's Remorse (this item) | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility | Not listed |
 Blackguard | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sageblade | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodherald | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodlord's Reaver | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +3 Dodge, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Widow's Weep | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Shade's Blade | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Blade of the Fallen Seraph | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 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 |
Next item levels up from Widow's Remorse among Weapon > Sword: Adamantite Rapier (item level 31), Bone Collector Sword (item level 31), Baron's Broadsword (item level 31), Hope Ender (item level 32) and Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker (item level 33).
Nearest lower item levels below Widow's Remorse among Weapon > Sword: Widow Blade (item level 27), Joonho's Mercy (item level 26), Rune Sword (item level 26), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25) and Phantom Blade (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Widow's Remorse uses icon file 135370, which 18 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Torment of the Banished ID 39291 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 22806 (22800 to 22811) were usually added in the same batch as Widow's Remorse: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Brimstone Staff ID 22800 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Spire of Twilight ID 22801 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Kingsfall ID 22802 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 30
Midnight Haze ID 22803 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Maexxna's Fang ID 22804 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29Wraith Blade ID 22807 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
The Castigator ID 22808 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Maul of the Redeemed Crusader ID 22809 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Toxin Injector ID 22810 · Weapon - Gun · item level 29
Soulstring ID 22811 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 22806 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Widow's Remorse 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 Widow's Remorse next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Widow's Remorse
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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