An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 18, binds when picked up. Sold by a vendor NPC.

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Where it comes from

Vendor	NPC #26092	Isle of Quel'Danas 49.3, 39.7

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Barus' Backup Sword as sold by a vendor NPC in Isle of Quel'Danas. The vendor stands at 49.3, 39.7 on the Isle of Quel'Danas map.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #26092	Isle of Quel'Danas	49.3, 39.7	`/way #122 49.3 39.7`	84

Isle of Quel'Danas 1 placement

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Bombs Away: Mirkfallon Post! in Stonetalon Mountains.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 28 and sells to vendors for 47s 54c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	18	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	1g 12s 10c
MoP Classic	28	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	47s 54c

Barus' Backup Sword Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Barus' Backup Sword is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 547. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Standard Claymore

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Barus' Backup Sword Comes From

Quests That Reward Barus' Backup Sword

1 quest lists Barus' Backup Sword among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Bombs Away: Mirkfallon Post! with Barus' Armbands, Well Oiled Helm, Oiler's Ring, Oil-Stained Bracers

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Barus' Backup Sword Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:

Arms Warrior: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Fury Warrior: Dual Two-Handed Axes, Maces, Swords
Retribution Paladin: Two-Handed Sword, Mace, Axe
Blood Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword
Unholy Death Knight: Two-Handed Axe, Mace, Sword

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Barus' Backup Sword (item level 18) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 15 to 22.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Barus' Backup Sword (this item)	18		3.8 DPS, +10 Strength. Quest	Not listed
Combatant Claymore	19	12	4.2 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Versatility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	288 gold on 60 realms
Bronze Greatsword	16	10	3.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +4 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	23 gold on 63 realms
Pysan's Old Greatsword	20	13	4.4 DPS, +9 Strength, +9 Haste. World Drop	5,000 gold on 52 realms
Dacian Falx	16	10	3.2 DPS. Vendor	1 silver on 62 realms
Guardian Blade	16	10	3.3 DPS, +5 Strength, +12 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop	500 gold on 53 realms
Executioner's Sword	15	9	3.1 DPS, +8 Strength. Vendor	178 gold on 54 realms
Flamberge	21	13	4.4 DPS. Vendor	45 gold on 58 realms
Archaic Defender	21	13	4.6 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Dodge, +4 Versatility. World Drop	2,500 gold on 73 realms
Exquisite Flamberge	22	15	4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina. World Drop	14 gold on 51 realms
Frost Tiger Blade	22	15	4.7 DPS, +16 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	488 gold on 70 realms

Exquisite Flamberge has the highest item level here (22). The lowest listed price among them is Dacian Falx at 1 silver in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Barus' Backup Sword among Weapon > Sword: Truesilver Champion (item level 27), Warmonger (item level 27), Dark Espadon (item level 27), Destiny (item level 28) and Deathblow (item level 28).

Nearest lower item levels below Barus' Backup Sword among Weapon > Sword: Lost Cerulean Edge (item level 1), Lost Winter's Hunger (item level 1), Lost Frostwolf's Stand (item level 1) and Phase-Edged Falchion (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Barus' Backup Sword Fits

Where to Buy Barus' Backup Sword

Barus' Backup Sword is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 26092 stands in Isle of Quel'Danas at map coordinates 49.3, 39.7.

NPC 26092 in Isle of Quel'Danas at 49.3, 39.7

Items That Share Barus' Backup Sword's Icon

Barus' Backup Sword uses icon file 135275, which 27 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Very Light Sabre ID 59039 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 2
Darkthorn Piercer ID 59550 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 7
Rallying Charge ID 54989 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 7
Restored Archeus ID 60937 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 16
Replica Grand Marshal's Swiftblade ID 77550 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword
Replica High Warlord's Quickblade ID 77569 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword
Replica High Warlord's Quickblade ID 77588 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword

Items Numbered Next to Barus' Backup Sword

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 57437 (57432 to 57442) were usually added in the same batch as Barus' Backup Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Thwarter's Boots ID 57432 · Armor - Leather · item level 17
Windshear Axe ID 57433 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 17
Oiler's Ring ID 57434 · Armor · item level 18
Oil-Stained Bracers ID 57435 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Well Oiled Helm ID 57436 · Armor - Plate · item level 18
News Bearer Gloves ID 57438 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Messenger's Chestpiece ID 57439 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Shoulderguards of Warning ID 57440 · Armor - Plate · item level 18
Shutter Uppers ID 57441 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 18
Mine Sealer's Ring ID 57442 · Armor · item level 18