This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Fist Weapon One-Hand, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Sartharion in The Obsidian Sanctum.
| Drop | Sartharion in The Obsidian Sanctum | 10 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 19g 60s 87c. In MoP Classic it is item level 200, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 19g 60s 87c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 28s 22c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 19g 60s 87c |
| MoP Classic | 200 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 19g 60s 87c |
In the Appearances collection, Crimson Steel is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10367. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Crimson Steel.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Crimson Steel in the loot of 1 encounter.
Sartharion, Shadron, Tenebron, Vesperon in The Obsidian Sanctum
Also drops from this encounter (43 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 fist weapons among their preferred weapons:
The 4 items nearest to Crimson Steel (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Fist Weapon, from item level 28 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Steel (this item) | 35 | 30 | 4.6 DPS, +7 Stamina, +2 Agility, +4 Haste, +3 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Shocking Claws | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Haste, +7 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 49 realms |
 Dull Hawktalons | 38 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 46 realms |
 Incised Knuckles | 40 | 37 | 4.8 DPS, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 615 gold on 44 realms |
 Vilerend Slicer | 28 | 22 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | 8 gold on 55 realms |
Incised Knuckles has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Vilerend Slicer at 8 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Crimson Steel among Weapon > Fist Weapon: Massive Viridian Claw (item level 58), Mistscale Knuckles (item level 59), Hardened Tempest Knuckles (item level 59), Brinebeard's Shanker (item level 60) and Plundered Bear-Carved Fists (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Crimson Steel among Weapon > Fist Weapon: Lost Thunder Fist (item level 1), Hidepiercing Claw Extensions (item level 1), Deep Fathom Claw (item level 1) and Golden Phoenix's Beak (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crimson Steel uses icon file 135609, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Borean Smasher ID 38238 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32Arcane Prisoner's Puncher ID 226118 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 437Phase-Lost Katar ID 250294 · Weapon - Fist WeaponBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40429 (40424 to 40437) were usually added in the same batch as Crimson Steel: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Valorous Plagueheart Shoulderpads ID 40424 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Drakuru's Skull ID 40425 · Quest
Signet of the Accord ID 40426 · Armor · item level 35
Circle of Arcane Streams ID 40427 · Armor · item level 35
Titan's Outlook ID 40428 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Majestic Dragon Figurine ID 40430 · Armor · item level 35
Fury of the Five Flights ID 40431 · Armor · item level 35
Illustration of the Dragon Soul ID 40432 · Armor · item level 35
Wyrmrest Band ID 40433 · Armor · item level 35
Concealment Shoulderpads ID 40437 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40429 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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