This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Two-Handed Sword, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Summons the infernal spirit of Shahram.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 9g 52s 41c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 8g 57s 22c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 17s 22c. In MoP Classic it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 8g 22s 73c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 77s 45c |
| Classic Era | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 52s 41c |
| The Burning Crusade | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 57s 22c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17s 22c |
| MoP Classic | 60 | 55 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 22s 73c |
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 Blackblade of Shahram (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackblade of Shahram (this item) | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS | Not listed |
 Blade of Unholy Might | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 18,431 gold on 69 realms |
 Arcanite Champion | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 6,104 gold on 72 realms |
 Doombringer | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 199 gold on 70 realms |
 Destiny | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 34,339 gold on 53 realms |
 Blade of Misfortune | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina, +19 Critical Strike. World Drop | 8,000 gold on 49 realms |
 Deathblow | 28 | 21 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 8,145 gold on 57 realms |
 Demonslayer | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 1,450 gold on 61 realms |
 Ta'Kierthan Songblade | 28 | 22 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 4,111 gold on 68 realms |
 Vengeance Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 661 gold on 52 realms |
 Dragon Wing Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 102 gold on 58 realms |
Vengeance Blade has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Dragon Wing Blade at 102 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Blackblade of Shahram among Weapon > Sword: Lionheart Executioner, Reborn (item level 39), Creeperclaw Greatsword (item level 40), Incised Greatsword (item level 40), Auchenai Greatsword (item level 41) and Gorian Greatsword (item level 43).
Nearest lower item levels below Blackblade of Shahram among Weapon > Sword: Chromatic Sword (item level 24), Headstriker Sword (item level 23), Sword of the Magistrate (item level 22), Exquisite Flamberge (item level 22) and Frost Tiger Blade (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blackblade of Shahram uses icon file 135330, which 7 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Beheading Blade ID 15253 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 27The Lobotomizer ID 19324 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29Doomspike ID 3413 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 16Bleakblade of Shahram ID 118740 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 44The Lobotomizer ID 172137 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 60Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 12592 (12586 to 12606) were usually added in the same batch as Blackblade of Shahram: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Immature Venom Sac ID 12586 · Consumable · item level 21 "Protects the brood against Mother's Milk. Efficacy decays over time."
Eye of Rend ID 12587 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Bonespike Shoulder ID 12588 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Dustfeather Sash ID 12589 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Felstriker ID 12590 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Draconian Deflector ID 12602 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Nightbrace Tunic ID 12603 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Starfire Tiara ID 12604 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Serpentine Skuller ID 12605 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29
Crystallized Girdle ID 12606 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 12592 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Blackblade of Shahram 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 Blackblade of Shahram 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 Blackblade of Shahram
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
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