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 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 20g 16s 33c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 67s 47c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 8g 67s 47c. In MoP Classic it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 67s 47c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 84s 2c |
| Classic Era | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 16s 33c |
| The Burning Crusade | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 67s 47c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 67s 47c |
| MoP Classic | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 67s 47c |
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 Wraith Blade (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wraith Blade (this item) | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +6 Haste | 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 Wraith Blade among Weapon > Sword: Light-Etched Longsword (item level 30), Skystrider Katana (item level 30), Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31) and Adamantite Rapier (item level 31).
Nearest lower item levels below Wraith Blade among Weapon > Sword: Crystal Sword (item level 28), Widow Blade (item level 27), Bloodrazor (item level 26), Joonho's Mercy (item level 26) and Rune Sword (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wraith Blade uses icon file 135291, which 10 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Barbarous Blade ID 18520 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 25Honor's Call ID 29156 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Continuum Blade ID 29185 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32High Warlord's Blade ID 16345 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Frostguard ID 12797 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Grand Marshal's Longsword ID 12584 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Enchant Weapon - Mongoose ID 35458 · Consumable · item level 27Replica Grand Marshal's Longsword ID 77561 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 22807 (22801 to 22812) were usually added in the same batch as Wraith Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
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 29Widow's Remorse ID 22806 · 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 29
Nerubian Slavemaker ID 22812 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 22807 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Wraith Blade 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 Wraith Blade 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 Wraith Blade
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
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