A Common One-Handed Sword, item level 2, binds when equipped.
On Arcane-Forged Shortsword's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,422 gold66 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 9 gold to 154,816 gold23 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 93% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,422 gold66 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 4 and is named Arcane Forged Shortsword. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 4 and is named Arcane Forged Shortsword. In MoP Classic it is item level 4 and is named Arcane Forged Shortsword.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 2 | Common | Binds when equipped | 16c |
| The Burning Crusade | 4 | Common | - | 16c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 4 | Common | - | 16c |
| MoP Classic | 4 | Common | - | 16c |
In the Appearances collection, Arcane-Forged Shortsword is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 5605.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Arcane-Forged Shortsword uses icon file 135274, which 136 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Sunstrider Sword ID 20835 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 2Rusty Sin'dorei Sword ID 22957 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 3Ogre Pocket Knife ID 18463 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 25Long Knife ID 23373 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 3Exodar Shortsword ID 23393 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 2Slightly Used Ranger's Blade ID 23396 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 4Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20849 (20844 to 20854) were usually added in the same batch as Arcane-Forged Shortsword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Empty Poison Vial ID 20844 · Consumable · item level 25 "A leftover poison vial, predating Rogues' discovery of replenishable toxin pouches."
Torn Wyrm Scale ID 20845 · Miscellaneous
Faintly Glowing Eye ID 20846 · Miscellaneous
Wraith Fragment ID 20847 · Miscellaneous
Sparkling Dust ID 20848 · Miscellaneous
Arcane-Forged Axe ID 20850 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 2
Arcane-Forged Mace ID 20851 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 2
Arcane-Forged Dirk ID 20852 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 2
Mana Gathering Staff ID 20853 · Weapon - Staff · item level 2
Design: Amulet of the Moon ID 20854 · Recipe "Teaches you how to craft an Amulet of the Moon."The raw ItemSparse values for item 20849 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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