This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader.
| Drop | Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader | 10 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 10s 29c. In MoP Classic it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 23g 10s 30c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 87g 94s 64c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 10s 29c |
| MoP Classic | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 10s 30c |
In the Appearances collection, Ardent Guard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11973. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Crusader's GloryRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Ardent Guard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Anub'arak in Trial of the Crusader
Also drops from this encounter (154 other items):
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:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Ardent Guard. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Ardent Guard ID 48044 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Ardent Guard ID 171604 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 60Ardent Guard uses icon file 251962, which 6 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Ardent Guard ID 48044 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Mortalis ID 47518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Spellharvest ID 48701 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Ardent Guard ID 171604 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 60Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 47899 (47894 to 47904) were usually added in the same batch as Ardent Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mace of the Earthborn Chieftain ID 47894 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Pride of the Kor'kron ID 47895 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Stoneskin Chestplate ID 47896 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helm of the Crypt Lord ID 47897 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Frostblade Hatchet ID 47898 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 35
Perdition ID 47900 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35
Pauldrons of the Shadow Hunter ID 47901 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Legplates of Redeemed Blood ID 47902 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Forsaken Bonecarver ID 47903 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Shoulderpads of the Snow Bandit ID 47904 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 47899 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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