This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair.
| Drop | Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 77, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 15g 89s 29c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 77, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 58s 14c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 8g 58s 14c. In MoP Classic it is item level 77, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 8g 58s 14c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 8s 93c |
| Classic Era | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 15g 89s 29c |
| The Burning Crusade | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 58s 14c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 58s 14c |
| MoP Classic | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 58s 14c |
In the Appearances collection, Chromatically Tempered Sword is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5412.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Chromatically Tempered Sword in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (22 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 Chromatically Tempered Sword (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Sword.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromatically Tempered Sword (this item) | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +4 Strength, +2 Stamina. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Blackguard | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 7,710 gold on 66 realms |
| Sageblade | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,587 gold on 66 realms |
 Bloodherald | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 5,209 gold on 74 realms |
 Bloodlord's Reaver | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +3 Dodge, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,998 gold on 69 realms |
 Widow's Weep | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,999 gold on 65 realms |
 Shade's Blade | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,999 gold on 73 realms |
 Blade of the Fallen Seraph | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,999 gold on 73 realms |
| Sword of Zeal | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | 50 gold on 45 realms |
| Frostguard | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,200 gold on 68 realms |
 Gurubashi Slicer | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 5,000 gold on 64 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Sword of Zeal at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Chromatically Tempered Sword among Weapon > Sword: Light-Etched Longsword (item level 30), Skystrider Katana (item level 30), Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Blinkstrike (item level 31) and Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31).
Nearest lower item levels below Chromatically Tempered Sword among Weapon > Sword: Crystal Sword (item level 28), Widow Blade (item level 27), Bloodrazor (item level 26), Joonho's Mercy (item level 26) and Rune Sword (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Chromatically Tempered Sword uses icon file 135361, which 6 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Runesword of the Red ID 21521 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Sageblade ID 22383 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Warp-Storm Warblade ID 28400 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Warp-Storm Warblade ID 127255 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 19352 (19347 to 19357) were usually added in the same batch as Chromatically Tempered Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Claw of Chromaggus ID 19347 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Red Dragonscale Protector ID 19348 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Elementium Reinforced Bulwark ID 19349 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Heartstriker ID 19350 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29
Maladath, Runed Blade of the Black Flight ID 19351 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Drake Talon Cleaver ID 19353 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29
Draconic Avenger ID 19354 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29
Shadow Wing Focus Staff ID 19355 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Staff of the Shadow Flame ID 19356 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Herald of Woe ID 19357 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 19352 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Chromatically Tempered Sword 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 Chromatically Tempered Sword 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 Chromatically Tempered Sword
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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