This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Fist Weapon One-Hand, item level 33, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 10g 4s 13c. In MoP Classic it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 10g 4s 13c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 70g 50s 43c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 158 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 10g 4s 13c |
| MoP Classic | 158 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 10g 4s 13c |
In the Appearances collection, Fist of Subtlety is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 10259. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Fist of Subtlety.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Fist of Subtlety among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 3 items nearest to Fist of Subtlety (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Fist Weapon, from item level 28 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fist of Subtlety (this item) | 33 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Stamina. Quest | 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 56 realms |
 Claws of Agony | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Haste. World Drop | 799 gold on 52 realms |
 Vilerend Slicer | 28 | 22 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | 1 gold on 62 realms |
Claws of Agony has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Vilerend Slicer at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Fist of Subtlety among Weapon > Fist Weapon: Massive Viridian Claw (item level 58), Mistscale Knuckles (item level 59), Brinebeard's Shanker (item level 60), Plundered Bear-Carved Fists (item level 60) and Larion Claw (item level 100).
Nearest lower item levels below Fist of Subtlety 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.
Fist of Subtlety uses icon file 135608, which 16 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Knuckle of Victory ID 39865 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 33 "One is enough if it's big"Jagged Troll Render ID 39113 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 33Talon of Freedom ID 39112 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 33Claw of the Undead Ravager ID 38188 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39830 (39824 to 39836) were usually added in the same batch as Fist of Subtlety: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cleaver of Diligence ID 39824 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33
Belt of the Bloodbinder ID 39825 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Bloodletter's Blade ID 39826 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33
Vile Tome of Tenets ID 39827 · Armor · item level 33
High-Strung Bow ID 39829 · Weapon - Bow · item level 33
Petrified Ghoul Finger ID 39831 · Armor · item level 33
Supple Bloodbinder's Boots ID 39833 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Embattled Jerkin ID 39834 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Supple Bloodbinder's Helm ID 39835 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Supple Mantle of the Bloodletter ID 39836 · Armor - Leather · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 39830 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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