An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Blood Groove Blade's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 818 gold69 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2 gold52 silver to 5,118 gold73 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 163% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 818 gold69 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 117, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 7g 40s 55c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 117, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 7g 40s 55c. In MoP Classic it is item level 117, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 7g 40s 55c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 67g 64s 29c |
| The Burning Crusade | 117 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 40s 55c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 117 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 40s 55c |
| MoP Classic | 117 | 69 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 40s 55c |
In the Appearances collection, Blood Groove Blade is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 5601. 1 other item wears 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 Blood Groove Blade (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Groove Blade (this item) | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 33 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 15,000 gold on 59 realms |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 56 realms |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 199 gold on 58 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 9,500 gold on 56 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 755 gold on 57 realms |
| Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 19,999 gold on 78 realms |
 Craggy Machete | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 52 realms |
| Light-Etched Longsword | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 376 gold on 51 realms |
 Skystrider Katana | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 63 realms |
 Battlefell Sabre | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 54 realms |
Craggy Machete has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Craggy Machete at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Blood Groove Blade among Weapon > Sword: Maldo's Sword Cane (item level 37), Soul Blade (item level 37), Volcanospike (item level 37), Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39) and Steelforged Saber (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Blood Groove Blade among Weapon > Sword: Krol Blade (item level 28), 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.
Blood Groove Blade uses icon file 135369, which 7 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Grim Scythe ID 25236 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Legend's Glaive ID 25239 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Felsteel Longblade ID 23540 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Sin'dorei Warblade ID 22995 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 13Blade of Retribution ID 31821 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Archmage's Guile ID 34667 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25154 (25149 to 25159) were usually added in the same batch as Blood Groove Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Baron's Broadsword ID 25149 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Honor Hold Saber ID 25150 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Assassins' Short Blade ID 25151 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Howling Sword ID 25152 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Gladiator Greatblade ID 25153 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Iron Skull Sword ID 25155 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Royal Crusader Sword ID 25156 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Serpentlord Claymore ID 25157 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 30
Skeletal Broadsword ID 25158 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 30
Thunderstrike Falchion ID 25159 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 25154 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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