This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Dagger One-Hand, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair.
| Drop | Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 74, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 13g 9s 7c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 74, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 90s 53c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 7g 90s 53c. In MoP Classic it is item level 74, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 90s 53c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 51s 88c |
| Classic Era | 74 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 9s 7c |
| The Burning Crusade | 74 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 90s 53c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 90s 53c |
| MoP Classic | 74 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 90s 53c |
In the Appearances collection, Dragonfang Blade is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5406. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Dragonfang Blade.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Dragonfang Blade in the loot of 1 encounter.
Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair
Also drops from this encounter (14 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 daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Dragonfang Blade (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 28 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfang Blade (this item) | 29 | 25 | 3.9 DPS, +5 Agility, +4 Stamina. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Midnight's Graze | 29 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,999 gold on 71 realms |
 Weaver's Fang | 29 | 25 | 3.9 DPS, +2 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 8,997 gold on 66 realms |
 Harbinger of Death | 29 | 25 | 3.9 DPS, +2 Stamina, +2 Agility, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 16,319 gold on 65 realms |
 The Lost Kris of Zedd | 29 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | 1,995 gold on 44 realms |
 Gurubashi Poker | 29 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +10 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,997 gold on 80 realms |
 Absorption Dagger | 29 | 24 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 39 realms |
 Blade of Trapped Knowledge | 30 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 845 gold on 43 realms |
 The Shadowfoot Stabber | 28 | 22 | 3.9 DPS, +4 Stamina, +4 Agility. World Drop | 500 gold on 39 realms |
 Cross Pommel Dagger | 30 | 24 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 45 realms |
 The Night Blade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS. World Drop | 111,000 gold on 45 realms |
The Night Blade has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Absorption Dagger at 100 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Dragonfang Blade among Weapon > Dagger: Titansteel Shanker (item level 35), Titansteel Spellblade (item level 35), Seduced Blade (item level 35), Vitreous Beak of Julak-Doom (item level 37) and Brainsplinter (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Dragonfang Blade among Weapon > Dagger: The Ziggler (item level 22), Stonevault Shiv (item level 22), Searing Golden Blade (item level 22), Howling Blade (item level 21) and Vendetta (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Dragonfang Blade uses icon file 135665, which 8 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Blood Scythe ID 19727 · Trade Goods · item level 25 "Allows an Herbalist to collect Bloodvine from Zul'Gurub Flora when carried."Fang of Korialstrasz ID 21523 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29Gargolmar's Hand ID 23881 · Quest "Bears the mark of the Shattered Hand."High Warlord's Shanker ID 28929 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32High Warlord's Shiv ID 28930 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Retainer's Blade ID 29125 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 31Ashtongue Blade ID 30999 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Vibro Sword ID 31448 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 19346 (19341 to 19351) were usually added in the same batch as Dragonfang Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lifegiving Gem ID 19341 · Armor · item level 29
Venomous Totem ID 19342 · Armor · item level 29
Scrolls of Blinding Light ID 19343 · Armor · item level 29
Natural Alignment Crystal ID 19344 · Armor · item level 29
Aegis of Preservation ID 19345 · Armor · item level 29
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 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 19346 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Dragonfang Blade 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 Dragonfang Blade 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 Dragonfang Blade
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
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