This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Dagger One-Hand, item level 33, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 146 and sells to vendors for 9g 12s 62c. In MoP Classic it is item level 146 and sells to vendors for 9g 12s 62c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 68g 60s 61c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 146 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 9g 12s 62c |
| MoP Classic | 146 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 9g 12s 62c |
In the Appearances collection, Backtwister is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9339. 7 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Backtwister among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Backtwister (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 31 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backtwister (this item) | 33 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Critical Strike, +9 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Elanor's Edge | 33 | 28 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Haste, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2 gold on 51 realms |
 Singing Dagger | 34 | 29 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 64 realms |
 Sharp Bowie Knife | 32 | 26 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 51 realms |
 Permafrost Dagger | 32 | 26 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 69 realms |
 Warpdagger | 32 | 27 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 58 realms |
 Ced's Carver | 32 | 27 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Agility. World Drop | 250 gold on 65 realms |
 Ornate Pugio | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 48 realms |
| Seduced Blade | 35 | 30 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 2 gold on 60 realms |
 Adamantite Dagger | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 206 gold on 52 realms |
 Cobra Shortblade | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 180 gold on 62 realms |
Ornate Pugio has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Singing Dagger at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Backtwister among Weapon > Dagger: Immaculate Spellblade (item level 38), Oshu'gun Spellblade (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Spellblade (item level 60), Plundered Twinbarb Shanker (item level 60) and Plundered Petrified Kelp Blade (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Backtwister among Weapon > Dagger: Venomfang (item level 29), Midnight's Graze (item level 29), The Shadowfoot Stabber (item level 28), Vorpal Dagger (item level 26) and Widowmaker (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Backtwister uses icon file 135702, which 37 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Scourgeslayer's Shank ID 38190 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Shortblade of the Ruby Ally ID 38155 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Daschal's Discarded Shiv ID 38151 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Fang of the Desolate Soul ID 38242 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Emme's Lost Spellblade ID 38130 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Beaked Dagger ID 39125 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Spike of Renounced Autonomy ID 39129 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38189 (38181 to 38196) were usually added in the same batch as Backtwister: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Warblade of the Forgotten Footman ID 38181 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33
Ethereal Credit ID 38186 · Consumable "Only of value to an Ethereal Soul-Trader."
Reactive Waraxe ID 38187 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Claw of the Undead Ravager ID 38188 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 33Scourgeslayer's Shank ID 38190 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Compact Explosive Delivery Device ID 38191 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33
Mageslayer Rifle ID 38194 · Weapon - Gun · item level 33
Magister's Bane ID 38195 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33
Bloodsmeared Brutalizer ID 38196 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 38189 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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