An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 18, requires level 11, binds when equipped.
On Black Metal Greatsword's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 114,266 gold40 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2023 to Jun 2026), ranging from 10,765 gold66 silver to 495,877 gold13 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 73% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 114,266 gold40 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 29, requires level 24 and sells to vendors for 48s 69c. In Classic Era it is item level 29, requires level 24 and sells to vendors for 48s 69c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 29, requires level 24 and sells to vendors for 48s 69c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 29, requires level 24 and sells to vendors for 48s 69c. In MoP Classic it is item level 29, requires level 24 and sells to vendors for 48s 69c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 18 | 11 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 21s 75c |
| WoW Forever | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 69c |
| Classic Era | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 69c |
| The Burning Crusade | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 69c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 69c |
| MoP Classic | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 69c |
In the Appearances collection, Black Metal Greatsword is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 619. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Black Metal Greatsword (item level 18) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 15 to 22.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Metal Greatsword (this item) | 18 | 11 | 3.8 DPS, +7 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 2,499 gold on 23 realms |
 Combatant Claymore | 19 | 12 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Versatility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 563 gold on 54 realms |
 Bronze Greatsword | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +4 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 23 gold on 60 realms |
 Pysan's Old Greatsword | 20 | 13 | 4.4 DPS, +9 Strength, +9 Haste. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 46 realms |
 Dacian Falx | 16 | 10 | 3.2 DPS. Vendor | 1 silver on 56 realms |
 Onyx Claymore | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +6 Strength, +4 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | 15,000 gold on 48 realms |
| Guardian Blade | 16 | 10 | 3.3 DPS, +5 Strength, +12 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 749 gold on 50 realms |
 Executioner's Sword | 15 | 9 | 3.1 DPS, +8 Strength. Vendor | 133 gold on 44 realms |
 Flamberge | 21 | 13 | 4.4 DPS. Vendor | 50 gold on 47 realms |
 Archaic Defender | 21 | 13 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Strength, +14 Dodge, +4 Versatility. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 56 realms |
| Gutrender | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +10 Stamina | 3,500 gold on 50 realms |
Gutrender 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 Black Metal Greatsword among Weapon > Sword: Truesilver Champion (item level 27), Warmonger (item level 27), Destiny (item level 28), Deathblow (item level 28) and Demonslayer (item level 28).
Nearest lower item levels below Black Metal Greatsword among Weapon > Sword: Lost Cerulean Edge (item level 1), Lost Winter's Hunger (item level 1), Lost Frostwolf's Stand (item level 1) and Tyrhold Broadsword (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Black Metal Greatsword uses icon file 135313, which 13 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Gutrender ID 1986 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 22Zweihander ID 2529 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 24Deathstalker Shortsword ID 3455 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 5Whirlwind Sword ID 6977 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 22Zealot Blade ID 13033 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 20Ebon Hilt of Marduk ID 14576 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 24Brutality Blade ID 18832 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2014 (2006 to 2020) were usually added in the same batch as Black Metal Greatsword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The Second Troll Legend ID 2006 · Quest "Gri'lek the Wanderer"The Third Troll Legend ID 2007 · Quest "Fall of Gurubashi"The Fourth Troll Legend ID 2008 · Quest "The Emperor's Tomb"
Twisted Sabre ID 2011 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 16
Cryptbone Staff ID 2013 · Weapon - Staff · item level 16
Black Metal War Axe ID 2015 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 18
Dusty Chain Armor ID 2016 · Armor - Mail · item level 16
Glowing Leather Bracers ID 2017 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Skeletal Longsword ID 2018 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 17
Hollowfang Blade ID 2020 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 11The raw ItemSparse values for item 2014 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Black Metal Greatsword is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Black Metal Greatsword next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Black Metal Greatsword
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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