An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 33, requires level 28, binds when equipped.
On Dragon's Rib Sword's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 11,247 gold81 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,090 gold46 silver to 210,872 gold63 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 72% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 11,247 gold81 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 154, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 12g 2s 78c. In MoP Classic it is item level 154, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 12g 2s 78c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 28 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 86g 34s 47c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 154 | 73 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 12g 2s 78c |
| MoP Classic | 154 | 73 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 12g 2s 78c |
In the Appearances collection, Dragon's Rib Sword is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9602. 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 Dragon's Rib Sword (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Rib Sword (this item) | 33 | 28 | 5.7 DPS, +8 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 3,164 gold on 25 realms |
 Fel Iron Greatsword | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +14 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 500 gold on 79 realms |
 Darkened Broadsword | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 355 gold on 59 realms |
 Khorium Champion | 31 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +10 Strength, +11 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 38,819 gold on 76 realms |
 Skeletal Broadsword | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 300 gold on 52 realms |
 Vengeance Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 355 gold on 51 realms |
 Dragon Wing Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 102 gold on 56 realms |
 Blade of Misfortune | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina, +19 Critical Strike. World Drop | 5,980 gold on 59 realms |
| Massacre Sword | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 29 gold on 53 realms |
 Shin Blade | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 55 realms |
 Arcanite Champion | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,776 gold on 74 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Shin Blade at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Dragon's Rib Sword among Weapon > Sword: Gorian Greatsword (item level 43), Howling Greatsword (item level 44), Zocali Greatsword (item level 58), Zem'lan Longsword (item level 58) and Decapitator of Alireza (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Dragon's Rib Sword among Weapon > Sword: Blade of the Titans (item level 25), Battlefield Destroyer (item level 25), Tusker Sword (item level 25), Nightblade (item level 24) and Boneslasher (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Dragon's Rib Sword uses icon file 135406, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Tempered-Steel Blade ID 36534 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Trollish Destroyer ID 36538 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Whetted Ironblade ID 36530 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Petrified Sword ID 36540 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Unearthed Broadsword ID 36529 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Wintry Claymore ID 36541 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35Combatant Greatsword ID 36883 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Crimson Will ID 37080 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36535 (36530 to 36540) were usually added in the same batch as Dragon's Rib Sword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Whetted Ironblade ID 36530 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32
Sawtooth Greatsword ID 36531 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Shark Fin Blade ID 36532 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Adorned Broadsword ID 36533 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Tempered-Steel Blade ID 36534 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Inlaid Greatsword ID 36536 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Fur-Grip Broadsword ID 36537 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Trollish Destroyer ID 36538 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Chilled Warblade ID 36539 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Petrified Sword ID 36540 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36535 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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