This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 34, 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 174 and sells to vendors for 11g 23s 8c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 11g 23s 8c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 72g 54s 84c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 11g 23s 8c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 11g 23s 8c |
In the Appearances collection, Blade of the Inception is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 11007. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Blade of the Inception.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Blade of the Inception among their 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 the Inception (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade of the Inception (this item) | 34 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +8 Critical Strike, +5 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 522 gold on 58 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 9,000 gold on 60 realms |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 3,325 gold on 58 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 71 realms |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 199 gold on 60 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 1,598 gold on 58 realms |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 50 gold on 62 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 500 gold on 73 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 20,000 gold on 76 realms |
Soul Blade has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Rapier at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Blade of the Inception among Weapon > Sword: Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59), Notorious Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60) and Plundered Splitblade Slicer (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Blade of the Inception among Weapon > Sword: Bloodlord's Reaver (item level 29), Shade's Blade (item level 29), Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29), Hanzo Sword (item level 28) and Doomforged Straightedge (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blade of the Inception uses icon file 135293, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Blade of Echoes ID 43833 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Savage Cobalt Slicer ID 41182 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Blade of Diligence ID 39806 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Taigasha ID 38154 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33 "The Magnataur Slayer."Skeleton'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 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 42807 (42802 to 42812) were usually added in the same batch as Blade of the Inception: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hardened Whipping Belt ID 42802 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Buckshot-Proof Battlesurgeon's Protector ID 42803 · Armor - Leather · item level 34 "Satisfaction guaranteed. Durability not included"
Spiked Iceclimber's Boots ID 42804 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Njormeld's Pauldrons ID 42805 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Storm-Weathered Cuffs ID 42806 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Bouldercrag's Pendant ID 42808 · Armor · item level 34
Bloodied Leather Gloves ID 42809 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Wooly Cowl ID 42810 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Twisted Reflection ID 42811 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34 "May misfortune fall upon thy new owner. -Anias"
Commemorative K3 Expedition Ring ID 42812 · Armor · item level 34 "Limited edition!"The raw ItemSparse values for item 42807 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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