This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 72s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 72s 16c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 15g 90s 25c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 72s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 72s 16c |
In the Appearances collection, Broken Promise is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10337. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Broken Promise.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Broken Promise in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Helm of the Grave
Final Voyage
Armageddon
Zeliek's Gauntlets
Damnation
Shackled Cinch
Gloves of Peaceful DeathHelm of Unleashed EnergySee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Baron Rivendare, Lady Blaumeux, Sir Zeliek, Thane Korth'azz in Naxxramas
Also drops from this encounter (20 other items):
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 Broken Promise (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Promise (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +2 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 52 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 699 gold on 45 realms |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 65 gold on 56 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 1,000 gold on 63 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 8,900 gold on 57 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 52 realms |
| Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 635 gold on 46 realms |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 35,625 gold on 63 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 16,000 gold on 73 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 550 gold on 48 realms |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Soul Blade at 65 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Broken Promise among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59) and Teebu's Scorching Straight Sword (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Broken Promise among Weapon > Sword: Frostguard (item level 29), Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29) and Battlefell Sabre (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Broken Promise uses icon file 135297, which 8 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Dragonscale-Encrusted Longblade ID 34164 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Brutarg's Sword ID 130261 · Miscellaneous "Too big to wield, but valuable enough to lug away."Corrupted Sunblade ID 232040 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordVoid-Touched Dueling Blade ID 263920 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 246Void-Touched Sunfury Blade ID 263921 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 246Void-Touched Mageblade ID 263922 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 246Void-Touched Dueling Blade ID 263963 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40345 (40340 to 40350) were usually added in the same batch as Broken Promise: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Helm of Unleashed Energy ID 40340 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Shackled Cinch ID 40341 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Idol of Awakening ID 40342 · Miscellaneous · item level 35Armageddon ID 40343 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35Helm of the Grave ID 40344 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Final Voyage ID 40346 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 35Zeliek's Gauntlets ID 40347 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Damnation ID 40348 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35Gloves of Peaceful Death ID 40349 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Urn of Lost Memories ID 40350 · Armor · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40345 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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