This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, 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 158 and sells to vendors for 9g 63s 76c. In MoP Classic it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 9g 63s 76c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 67g 66s 98c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 158 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 9g 63s 76c |
| MoP Classic | 158 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 9g 63s 76c |
In the Appearances collection, Blade of Diligence is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 10257. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Blade of Diligence.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Blade of Diligence 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 swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Blade of Diligence (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 30 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade of Diligence (this item) | 33 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 9,000 gold on 60 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 53 realms |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 70 realms |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 199 gold on 59 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 522 gold on 56 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 1,598 gold on 57 realms |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 3,325 gold on 57 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 20,000 gold on 77 realms |
| Light-Etched Longsword | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 376 gold on 57 realms |
 Skystrider Katana | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 356 gold on 62 realms |
Saronite Spellblade has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Rapier at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Blade of Diligence among Weapon > Sword: Engraved Sword (item level 38), Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59) and Stormsteel Saber (item level 59).
Nearest lower item levels below Blade of Diligence among Weapon > Sword: Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29), Hanzo Sword (item level 28), Doomforged Straightedge (item level 28), Blazing Rapier (item level 28) and Assassination Blade (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blade of Diligence uses icon file 135293, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Savage Cobalt Slicer ID 41182 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Taigasha ID 38154 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33 "The Magnataur Slayer."Blade of the Inception ID 42807 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Skeleton's Sword ID 36528 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blackened Blade ID 36527 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Trollish Slicer ID 36523 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Tundra's Edge ID 36518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Tribal Blade ID 36516 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39806 (39801 to 39811) were usually added in the same batch as Blade of Diligence: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Boots of the Rescuer ID 39801 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Crusader's Greatblade ID 39802 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33
Gauntlets of the Great Sacrifice ID 39803 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Braided Bat Sinew ID 39804 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Chestplate of the Altar ID 39805 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Rescuer's Cloak ID 39807 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Staff of Diligence ID 39808 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33
Sandals of Spying ID 39809 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Cords of Duplicity ID 39810 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Badge of the Infiltrator ID 39811 · Armor · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 39806 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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