This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 42, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Admiral Taylor's Cutlass is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 14435. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Admiral Taylor's Cutlass among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Admiral Taylor's Shield, 
Admiral Taylor's Ceremonial Sword, 
Admiral Taylor's Staff of Wisdom, 
Admiral Taylor's Glaive, 
Admiral Taylor's Boot Knife, 
Admiral Taylor's Hunting Bow, 
Admiral Taylor's Greatsword, 
Admiral Taylor's Keg TapperAdmiral Taylor's Shield, Admiral Taylor's Ceremonial Sword, Admiral Taylor's Staff of Wisdom, Admiral Taylor's Glaive, Admiral Taylor's Boot Knife, Admiral Taylor's Hunting Bow, Admiral Taylor's Greatsword, Admiral Taylor's Keg TapperRead 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 9 items nearest to Admiral Taylor's Cutlass (item level 42) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Taylor's Cutlass (this item) | 42 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Mastery, +5 Versatility. Quest | Not listed | |
 Auchenai Sword | 41 | 37 | 5.0 DPS, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 42 realms |
 Steelforged Saber | 44 | 35 | 5.2 DPS, +7 Stamina, +5 Strength. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 507 gold on 46 realms |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 35,625 gold on 63 realms |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 50 gold on 44 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 517 gold on 44 realms |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 44 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 46 realms |
Steelforged Saber has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Soul Blade at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Admiral Taylor's Cutlass among Weapon > Sword: Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Admiral Taylor's Cutlass among Weapon > Sword: Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Adamantite Rapier (item level 31), Bone Collector Sword (item level 31), Baron's Broadsword (item level 31) and Dawn of Demise (item level 30).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Admiral Taylor's Cutlass uses icon file 135346, which 30 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Battleworn Thrash Blade ID 122369 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordMangled Long Sword ID 113316 · Miscellaneous · item level 50Recruit's Quickblade ID 135481 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 23Battle-Hardened Thrash Blade ID 93848 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordCaptain's Cutlass ID 90030 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37Fine Bloodscalp Dinnerware ID 66058 · MiscellaneousRevilgaz's Cutlass ID 61620 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 20Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 118083 (118078 to 118088) were usually added in the same batch as Admiral Taylor's Cutlass: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Fungal Resistant Workboots ID 118078 · Armor - Leather · item level 43 "DISCLAIMER: Fungal resistance assertions are subject to patent approval"Admiral Taylor's Ceremonial Sword ID 118079 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 42 "For Valor And Bravery In Vashj'ir"Admiral Taylor's Greatsword ID 118080 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 42 "Awarded for Five Years of Distinguished Service - VW"Admiral Taylor's Hunting Bow ID 118081 · Weapon - Bow · item level 42 "A note in the bottom of the quiver reads "Bring it back in one piece! - Hsieh""Admiral Taylor's Boot Knife ID 118082 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 42 "Engraved: Hero of Paw'don"Admiral Taylor's Glaive ID 118084 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 42 "A gift from the Temple of the White Tiger"Admiral Taylor's Staff of Wisdom ID 118085 · Weapon - Staff · item level 42 "A faded note is attached - "No hard feelings""Admiral Taylor's Keg Tapper ID 118086 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 42 "Inside the haft is a rolled scroll: "Come back sometime and share a mug with me! - Boof""
"Super Sterilized" Blastguard Legplates ID 118087 · Armor - Plate · item level 43 "DISCLAIMER: Sterilization through cauterization"
"Super Sterilized" Blastguard Legwraps ID 118088 · Armor - Cloth · item level 43 "DISCLAIMER: Sterilization through cauterization"The raw ItemSparse values for item 118083 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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