A Rare Dagger One-Hand, item level 36, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Crafted with Fire-Etched Dagger.
On Fire-Etched Dagger's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,954 gold67 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 647 gold95 silver to 8,879 gold20 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 66% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,954 gold67 silver.
| Crafted | Fire-Etched Dagger | Recipe |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 316, requires level 81 and sells to vendors for 22g 81s 14c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 36 | 30 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 316 | 81 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 22g 81s 14c |
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Fire-Etched Dagger takes 20 Elementium Bar, 12 Volatile Earth and 4 Volatile Fire.
In the Appearances collection, Fire-Etched Dagger is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 13211. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 509g 64s, and Elementium Bar is the largest share at 78%. Fire-Etched Dagger lists from 320g 21s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 205g 44s less than its reagents cost, after the 5% auction cut. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Fire-Etched Dagger is taught by Plans: Fire-Etched Dagger. It turns yellow at Cataclysm Blacksmithing skill 40 and grey at 45.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Elementium Bar | 20 | 20 gold | 400 gold |
 Volatile Earth | 12 | 3 gold20 silver | 38 gold40 silver |
 Volatile Fire | 4 | 17 gold81 silver | 71 gold24 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 509 gold64 silver | ||
| Fire-Etched Dagger at its lowest listing | 320 gold21 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −205 gold44 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Fire-Etched Dagger (item level 36) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 32 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire-Etched Dagger (this item) | 36 | 30 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 320 gold on 29 realms |
 Blackwolf Spellblade | 36 | 32 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 44 realms |
 Vitreous Beak of Julak-Doom | 37 | 32 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 4 gold on 56 realms |
 Brainsplinter | 37 | 32 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 15,615 gold on 57 realms |
 Chelley's Sterilized Scalpel | 37 | 32 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 99 gold on 62 realms |
 Seduced Blade | 35 | 30 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 52 realms |
 Titansteel Shanker | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Agility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 9,998 gold on 63 realms |
 Titansteel Spellblade | 35 | 30 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,400 gold on 65 realms |
 Immaculate Spellblade | 38 | 34 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 2 gold on 61 realms |
 Singing Dagger | 34 | 29 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 4 gold on 55 realms |
| Ced's Carver | 32 | 27 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Agility. World Drop | 64 gold on 55 realms |
Immaculate Spellblade has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Seduced Blade at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Fire-Etched Dagger among Weapon > Dagger: Steelforged Dagger (item level 44), Darkened Slicer (item level 58), Self-Rotating Dagger of Xing (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Spellblade (item level 60) and Plundered Seatusk Shiv (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Fire-Etched Dagger among Weapon > Dagger: Harbinger of Death (item level 29), Spiked Dagger (item level 27), Widowmaker (item level 25), Gutwrencher (item level 25) and Dreadblade (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Fire-Etched Dagger uses icon file 378603, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Razorwind Dagger ID 55326 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Steelspark Dagger ID 55327 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Angerfang Dagger ID 55328 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Nethergarde Dagger ID 55329 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Splinterspear Dagger ID 55330 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Mardenholde Dagger ID 55331 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Bladefist Dagger ID 55332 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Irontree Dagger ID 55333 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55045 (55040 to 55053) were usually added in the same batch as Fire-Etched Dagger: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Stormforged Breastplate ID 55040 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Hardened Obsidium Shield ID 55041 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Stormforged Shield ID 55042 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Decapitator's Razor ID 55043 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36Cold-Forged Shank ID 55044 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36
Lifeforce Hammer ID 55046 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 36
Fang of Goldrinn ID 55049 · QuestFang of Lo'Gosh ID 55050 · Quest
Obsidium Executioner ID 55052 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 36
Obsidium Skeleton Key ID 55053 · Consumable · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 55045 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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